Radiology Final

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A sensitometer is an instrument used in quality assurance that:

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Measures the amount of x-ray reaching the film

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Quality assurance involves the following, except:

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Cultural diversity of patients

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Techniques used to asses quality care given to patients are:

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Observation of technologists at work, interviewing patients, and interviewing technologists

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It is generally agreed that most poor quality radiographs result from:

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Processing variables

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In graphing the acceptance limits of a radiographic test, a:

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high narrow curve indicates high standards

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In evaluating the department for quality, you would check:

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Skills of medical and professional employees

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To produce a quality radiograph, all of the following patient characteristics must be considered, except:

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Race

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The law of Bergonie and Tribondeau implies that radio sensitivity is greatest in:

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Cells that are rapidly dividing

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The quality of an x-ray beam is determined by the:

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kVp

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The roentgen unit is a measure of the:

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Number of ions created in air

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The length of the exposure cord of a mobile x-ray unit should be at least:

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6 feet

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Radiation dose to the gonads may cuase:

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Genetic damge

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Total filtration in the x-ray tube must be the equivalent of at least

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2.5 mm aluminum

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The rad is defined as a measure of:

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Radiation absorbed dose

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Personal dosimeters are designed to be worn:

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Outside the lead apron near the neck

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The stage of life most sensitve to radiation is:

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Fetus

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X-ray beam collimation is used because:

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Image quality is improved, patient dose is decreased, and scatter radiation is decreased

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Respiratory therapists:

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Treat all types of chest pathology

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Analyzing and performing microscopic tests for diagnosis and treatment involve the discipline of:

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Medical Technology

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Physical therapists:

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Develop a treatment plan to restore function following injury

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The several disciplines of allied health:

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Work together as a team

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Occupational therapists:

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Develop a treatment program to restore daily living skills

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The main duty of hisotechnologists is to:

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Perform microscopic tests on human tissue

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Physician assistants:

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Perform many tasks usually done by the physician

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The emergency medical technician:

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Performs immediate examination and care

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Allied heath professions developed as a result of:

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Specialization of health providers

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Dental hygienists:

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Work independently of a dentist

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The ARRT requires documentation of approved continuing education:

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Biannually

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The ARRT was organized in:

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1922, by the Roentgen Ray Society and RSNA

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The ARRT has certified over

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300,000 applicants

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The ARRT is the national organization for:

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Registering qualified, ethical technologists through testing and certificaiton

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The ARRT certifying tests are:

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Scheduled for specific dates and times

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The mission of the ARRT is to:

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Recognize individuals who are qualified in radiologic technology

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The ARRT requires renewal of certification:

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Anually

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THe JRCERT accreditation is:

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Sponsored by ARRT

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The responsibility of the JRCERT is to:

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Review and accredit educational programs in radiologic technology

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The JRCERT's mission is to:

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Ensure quality in the education and safety of patient care

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Site visitors are charged with:

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Verifying that the self-study report is accurate, interviewing students, and evaluating the adequacy of the clinical education setting

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Accreditation of a radiologic technology program ensures:

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Acceptance by the ARRT

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Categories of accreditation are all of the following except:

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Clinical accreditation

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The professional staff of the JRCERT consists of:

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Radiologic technologists

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Site visitors:

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Do not have the authority to accredit programs

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The primary function of ASRT is to provide:

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Continuing education

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The bimonthly newsmagazine published by the ASRT is called:

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Scanner

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The curriculum being taught in your radiography program is based on the national radiography curriculum written by which professional organization?

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ASRT

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Staff radiologic technologists may apply for educational grants and scholarships due to the work of which professional organization?

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ASRT

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Staff radiologic technologists may apply for educational grants and scholarships due to the work of which professional organization?

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ASRT Educational Foundation

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The primary function of AHRA is to serve the needs of which group of professionals?

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Radiology Managers

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The practice standards for radiologic technologist are written by which professional organization?

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ASRT

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The quarterly journal published by the AHRA is called

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Radiology Management

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One advantage of MRI imaging over computed tomography is:

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No x-ray is needed for the test

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Examination of breast tissue is a specialty because:

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It requires special equipment

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Nuclear medicine is useful in:

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Treatment and diagnosis of diseases

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The specialty using sound waves in the diagnosis of disease is:

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Diagnostic medical sonography

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Sonography is most often used for:

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Bone density studies

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The initials TR (R) (CV) (ARRRT) would be used by radiologic technologists specializing in?

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Radiography and cardiovascular imaging

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MRI is especially useful in the study of

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Spinal cord disease