CHAPTER 1 & 2

JRCERT was established in

• 1865

• 1996

• 1969

• 2003

X- Ray was discovered by

• Willlhem Röntgen

• Willem Röntgen

• William Röntgen

• Wilhelm Röntgen

What does ALARA stand for?

• All Light And Radiation Application

• As Low As Reasonably Achievable

• Advanced Linear Absorption of Radiology

• Accurate Line Assessment in Radiology

EM in order highest to lowest

• radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays

• gamma rays, X-ray, ultraviolet, the visible light spectrum, infrared, microwave, television, and radio

• Infrared, X-rays, Radio waves, Visible light, Ultraviolet, Microwaves, Gamma rays

• X-rays, Infrared, Visible light, Radio waves, Ultraviolet, Microwaves, Gamma rays

What was Wilhelm Roentgen studying when he accidentally discovered X-rays?

• 1. Electromagnetic waves

• 1. magnetism on light

• 1. The fluorescence of cathode rays

• 1. Gamma radiation

Which choice is an example of radiation

• The Sun

• Water

• Ultrasound

• Sound waves

What is the process to ensure high quality of operations and offerings

• Registry

• licensure

• certification

• accreditation

Which of the following imaging modalities does NOT use ionizing radiation?

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

• CT (Computed Tomography)

• Fluoroscopy

• X-ray

What happens if a radiologic technologist does NOT meet ARRT'S continuing education requirements?

• Pay a fine to ARRT

• Certification may lapse and you are not able to practice

• Take a professional ethics class

• Receive a warning but you are still able to practice

primary role of JRCERT

• 1. certify radiologic technologists

• 1. advocate for patient care and radiation safety

• 1. accredit educational programs and maintain quality standards

• 1. fund radiology research