RAD 100 Chapter 1-4 Review

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.

• ionizations

• radio waves

• sound waves

• thermal changes

An imaging modality that does not use ionizing radiation and uses the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is

• nuclear imaging.

• thermography.

• CVIT.

• MRI.

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

• radiographer.

• radiologist.

• radiologic technologist.

• radiologist assistant.

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

• radiation oncology

• MRI

• sonography

• nuclear medicine

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

• radiography of the chest.

• DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine.

• sonography of the heel.

• nuclear scans of the bones.

The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed

• licensure.

• registration.

• accreditation.

• self-analysis.

Professional certification of medical imaging practitioners, such as radiographers, is offered by the

• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

• American College of Radiology (ACR).

• individual states organizations.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to check into that state’s __________ requirements to ensure qualified employability.

• professional membership

• licensure

• registry

• accreditation

Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the

• JRCERT

• ARRT

• ARDMS

• NMTCB

The organization that is principally responsible for the general welfare of the profession of radiologic technology, through its efforts in continuing education, practice standards, and socioeconomics is the

• Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).

• American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA).

• Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).

• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).