Radiation Technology Test

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What is the median annual salary for Radiation Therapists (as of May 2020)?

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$86,850

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Who is primarily responsible for ensuring radiation output is accurate?

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Radiation Physicist

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Which career requires professionals to be on-call and sometimes work outside normal hours?

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Radiation Therapist

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Which of the following is NOT a typical work environment for radiation therapists?

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Emergency rooms

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True or False: A radiation physicist typically requires a master's or doctoral degree.

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True

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Define Radiation Therapy.

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A treatment method that uses high doses of radiation to kill or damage cancer cells.

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What is the role of a Radiation Therapist?

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To administer radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.

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What is the primary focus of a Radiologic Technologist?

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To perform imaging examinations, such as X-rays, to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.

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What is the importance of accurate radiation output in treatment?

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It ensures that patients receive the correct dose of radiation for effective treatment while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.

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What educational qualifications are typically required for a Radiation Physicist?

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A master's or doctoral degree in medical physics or a related field.