EXAM 1 111

Question 1

A valuable X-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is

Answer 1

coronary arteriography

Question 2

Board-certified radiologists can be a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathy (DO). To become a board-certified radiologist following medical school, these physicians must complete a

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residency

Question 3

In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagnostic modalities. Some of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical image. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to order any of the following diagnostic modalities except

a. radiography.

b. thermograms.

c. magnetic resonance imaging.

d. medical sonography.

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radiography.

Question 4

Many medical professions have developed “practice standards” to ensure optimum performance of their members. The radiography “practice standards” are developed and maintained by the

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Question 5

Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of radiation’s ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.

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ionizations

Question 6

Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in medicine. An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is

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MRI

Question 7

The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of accuracy, is ______________.

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DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine.

Question 8

The distinction between a technologist and a technician can be confusing to the general public, when related to medical personnel. A key difference between the two involves education. A technologist typically

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has a higher level of education and deal with higher-level problems.

Question 9

The education of radiographers involves the commitment and dedication of many people. All of the following may be directly involved with and responsible for your education as a radiographer except the

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medical equipment applications specialist.

Question 10

The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical coding is

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health information services.

Question 11

The medical imaging specialty of _______ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma radiation in the production of medical images for patient diagnosis.

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nuclear medicine

Question 12

The use of x-rays to create a medical image of patients is referred to as

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radiography

Question 13

Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this research continues, much of it will most likely focus on

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human genes and genetic engineering.

Question 14

To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver and other organs, contrast material is administered into these vessels by using

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catheters

Question 15

Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of “the X-ray” is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his discovery was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have been added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an X-ray image of his

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wife’s hand.

Question 16

To become a qualified, registered radiologist assistant (RRA), you must
1. complete a recognized RRA educational course of study.
2. successfully pass the national examination for nursing (NCLEX).
3. be certified in radiography by the ARRT.
4. successfully complete the radiologist assistant examination offered by the ARRT.
5. become a member of a local professional group of radiologists.

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1, 3, and 4 only

Question 17

A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to improve a patient’s health condition and quality of life and who likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are known as

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therapists

Question 18

All of the following are true regarding mammography except

a. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the mammography examination.

b. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform mammography.

c. it is very valuable for the detection of early breast cancers.

d. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine.

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the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine.

Question 19

A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a

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radiologist

Question 20

Health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to improve a cancer patient’s health condition and quality of life and who likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are known as

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radiation therapists.

Question 21

An example of a stress buffer is

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exercising with friends for 45 minutes the day before a big test.

Question 22

As you prepare for an important final examination on positioning, a casual friend stops by unexpectedly to tell you she thinks she is about to lose her job. It’s clear she wants to talk to someone, and from your friend’s perspective, you appear to have some time to talk. How would you best handle this situation?

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Politely tell your friend that you would love to talk after you have finished studying, if time permits.

Question 23

As you prepare to study for your final examinations, one of your classmates asks to study with you because she has not been keeping up with the lectures, having missed a few classes over the past week. This person always seems unhappy and is never prepared for clinical experiences. She frequently complains about having to get up so early to get to class and that she is not sure she made the right choice in selecting radiologic technology. Studying with this classmate will

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create a negative climate for both of you; you should politely excuse yourself.

Question 24

As you prepare to take a final examination for a course you have enjoyed, you discover that your laptop computer battery is very low, causing concern. You wanted to review your notes one last time before going into the examination. This event would be classified as a

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hassle

Question 25

Nutrition that will improve your stress level includes

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eating a spinach salad topped with nuts and tomatoes.

Question 26

One of your classmates consistently gets A’s on tests and homework, with no apparent effort or study. In talking with him, you discover he has a good strategy for studying that involves

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consistently allocating specific times of the day for studying and exercise.

Question 27

Steps for successful test taking include
1. memorizing acronyms to remember important formulas.
2. going out for a spaghetti dinner with friends, the night before an examination.
3. wearing bright colors the day of the examination.
4. relaxing the day before the examination and avoiding cramming.
5. rechecking your answers, particularly if you had to record them on a scan sheet using blackened circles.
6. looking for a pattern of correct answers on the test and using that pattern to answer questions that are questionable.

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3, 4, and 5

Question 28

The fight-or-flight response is a natural process of the body. It is characterized by

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the release of hormones to increase metabolism.

Question 29

Time management is an important part of controlling stress levels. Effective methods to control time include
1. avoiding deadlines because they only add stress to one’s life.
2. pushing yourself to unknown limits because you need to know your potential.
3. determining the most important activities that could contribute to your success.
4. focusing only on those activities that are important, allowing little time for close friends and family.
5. doubling your study time to improve your grade from a D to an A.

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3 only

Question 30

You are about to take a 100-question test in a timed fashion. The test time allotment is 90 minutes. An effective test-taking strategy to use when taking this test is

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scan the test and answer the questions you clearly know and then go back and spend the necessary time on those questions that need more time, even though you may not quite finish.

Question 31

Which of the following statements uses out-of-control language?

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“I can’t believe I have all these examinations in the same week. This is so unfair!”

Question 32

All of the following choices would generally require critical analysis thinking except

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checking in for work and reviewing the day’s schedule.

Question 33

As a student radiographer, you have been assigned to work with a classmate as part of a group project. Your assignment is to produce an X-ray image of a nonroutine projection of the skull. To do this, you would perform this

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using a skull phantom in a laboratory setting.

Question 34

Critical thinking is an essential part of the radiologic sciences profession. This requires the professional radiographer to use broad intellectual skills and experiences when making the correct choice for any given situation. This is true because

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a.
many decisions are difficult and complex.

b.
working with each patient is a unique experience.

c.
no two procedures or treatments are the same.

Question 35

Critical thinking skills are necessary for the competent medical imaging professional. Various organizations within the radiologic sciences provide guidance and documentation of these traits. As an example, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) publishes ______________ that help define specific professional expectations and responsibilities.

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practice standards

Question 36

In your experiences as a student radiographer, you will encounter a variety of technologists, each with his or her own methods for performing procedures. Most will be quite good, but unfortunately some will be poor. As a student, you have a responsibility to recognize these various behaviors and assess their professional correctness. A firm reference point for determining the appropriate behavior for technologist behavior would be

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referencing the ASRT Practice Standards and ARRT Code of Ethics.

Question 37

The transfer of knowledge gained in the laboratory or classroom setting is best demonstrated

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in an actual clinical setting on patients.

Question 38

When you write a lengthy essay on your feelings about radiation protection, you are analyzing your

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values that are learned or instilled as a part of your affective education.

Question 39

Which of the following situations would require critical analysis thinking skills?
1. A patient asking for directions to the restroom
2. A physician asking you to call his office to connect with his/her nurse
3. Improvising the angulation of the X-ray tube to compensate for a patient condition
4. Your supervisor asking you to develop a new quality control plan
5. Repositioning a patient after assessing the patient’s previous images
6. Providing a gown to a patient with instructions on putting it on correctly
7. Modifying exposure factors after reviewing the patient’s history

Answer 39

3, 4, 5, and 7 only

Question 40

While working as a radiographer, you design a unique receptor holder to use during portable procedures that clearly reduces the exposure of others, by lessening the need to hold patients or image receptors. The development of this imaging device shows that you are functioning at what level of learning?

Answer 40

Synthesis

Question 41

As you prepare for an important final examination on positioning, a casual friend stops by unexpectedly to tell you she thinks she is about to lose her job. It’s clear she wants to talk to someone, and from your friend’s perspective, you appear to have some time to talk. How would you best handle this situation?

Answer 41

call your clinical instructor and provide an estimate as to your delay.

Question 42

An example of a stress buffer is

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exercising with friends for 45 minutes the day before a big test.

Question 43

Exposure factor selection for optimum image quality is one of the most challenging aspects of radiography. In your attempt to produce an image of a patient’s hip in the AP projection, you become frustrated with the image you have created because it is sub-optimal in image quality. When you show the image to the supervisor, he abruptly states that you need to repeat the image and this time “get it right.” As you begin to repeat the image, your first critical analysis thought should be to

Answer 43

clearly identify the problem that led to the suboptimal image.