Test 1 3000

Which of the following modalities does not use any form of radiation to create images?

magnetic resonance imaging

3 multiple choice options

Which of the following modalities displays anatomy in cross-sectional images?

computerized tomography

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Which of the following modalities is considered therapeutic rather than diagnostic?

radiation therapy

3 multiple choice options

Who is credited with the discovery of x-rays?

Wilhelm C. Roentgen

3 multiple choice options

Radiography of the breast is called:

mammography

1 multiple choice option

The discovery of x-rays occurred in:

1895

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Which of the following organizations provides accreditation and oversight of radiography programs?

JRCERT

3 multiple choice options

In order to maintain certification with the ARRT, technologists must:

technologists must do all of these to maintain certification

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Approximately how many individuals are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist?

330,000

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Which of the following is a voluntary peer process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specific criteria?

accreditation

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Which of these describes a process by which a governmental agency (usually a state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession?

licensure

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The ARRT was founded in what year?

1922

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Which of the following is a process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized skills?

certification

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Which organization represents radiologic technologists, educators, students, and managers in radiography, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine? (Hint: This organization also sets education standards for programs)

ASRT

3 multiple choice options

The purpose of the ARRT is to:

Select 3 answers that apply

- publishing a list of registered radiologic technologists

- certifying radiologic technologists

- set practice standards for the radiology profession

- recruit new prospects for radiograpy programs

- accredit radiography, sonography, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine programs

- elevating the standards of education in radiography

- publishing a list of registered radiologic technologists

- certifying radiologic technologists

- elevating the standards of education in radiography

Which modality involves injecting contrast media into blood vessels to diagnose blocked arteries or veins?

vascular interventional radiography

3 multiple choice options

Nuclear medicine is described as:

procedures that require the use of radioactive materials for diagnostic purposes

Licensure is obtained by providing proof of certification or registration through a national agency and is usually issued by a state entity.

true

Which organization is the oldest radiologic society?

American Roentgen Ray Society

3 multiple choice options

Which organization was established to conduct the certification of radiologists?

American Board of Radiology

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Which organization serves to certify technologists in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging?

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

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The ARRT certifies technologists in all of the following modalities except:

echocardiography

Which modality is used to diagnose and track progression of osteoporosis?

bone densitometry

An advanced level radiographer who extends the capacity of a radiologist is called:

a radiologist assistant

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Which organization offers certification as a Certified Radiology Administrator?

American Healthcare Radiology Administrators

3 multiple choice options