RADR 1309 Exam 1-4 Questions

T or F: The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as radiography?

false

Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in medicine. An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is

MRI

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

radiologist

A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to improve a patient’s health condition and quality of life and who likely possess a  2- or 4-year degree are known as

therapists

To become a board-certified radiologist, the traditional course of study would follow what educational sequence after high school?

Baccalaureate degree, medical school, residency

Humankind's attempt to treat and cure diseases can be dated back almost _______________ years to Egypt and Mesopotamia, where evidence exists that medicine was being practiced in combination with religious beliefs.

5000

Write your name and credential once you have completed this program.

Melisa Santillan RT(R)(ARRT)

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

nuclear medicine

The current medical standard for measuring bone health and evaluating for osteoporotic conditions with a high degree of accuracy is

 

DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine.

Which document specifies the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint review committee sponsors

 

Essentials and Guidelines

The education of radiographers involves the commitment and dedication of many people. All of the following may be directly involved with and responsible for your education as a radiographer EXCEPT the

program director.

medical equipment applications specialist.

 

clinical coordinator or clinical instructor.

 

didactic faculty member.

 

medical equipment applications specialist.

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

An advanced level radiographer who  extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care is known as a/an.

 

Radiologist Assistant

In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical image. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to order any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT

magnetic resonance imaging.

 

radiography.

 

thermograms.

 

medical sonography.

radiography

The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the

important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft.

value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.

 

importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery.

 

use of high ethical standards of conduct.

important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft.

Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this research continues, much of it will most likely focus on

 

human genes and genetic engineering.

Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of “the x-ray” is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his discovery was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have been added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-ray image of his

 

wife’s hand.

A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is

 

coronary arteriography.

The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is:

radiation

To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is administered into these vessels by using

catheters

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

accreditation

The credential that a radiographer will earn once they have successfully fulfilled all the requirements of a radiology technology program and passed the certification exam is:

(R)

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

 

Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Many organizations are involved with medical imaging that make up this great profession. A common goal of all of these organizations is to

 

accomplish all that is stated in each statement

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

licensure

The term primary radiation refers to:

 

The radiation exiting the tube

Source to Image receptor distance is:

SID

When you consider the many organizations that make up the medical imaging profession, it is accurate to conclude that

 

the collective group of agencies are responsible for the accreditation, certification, and representation of the medical imaging profession.

The oldest radiologic society in the medical imaging profession is the

 

American Roentgen Ray Society.

Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Programs seeking this recognition necessarily must comply with the JRCERT

 

Standards or Essentials.

A _________ list of exposure factors according to body part, part thickness, and technical factors

Technique Chart

For this particular exam, the path the x-ray will have traversed is from the chest to the upper back. We would say that this is a _____________ projection 

AP

What technique factor controls the quality of the beam?

kVp

What technique factor controls the quantity of the beam?

mAs

T or F: This is a lead apron or shield used to protect only patients?

false

The patient pictured here is said to be in the ___________ position;

Oblique

The small metallic object on the medial side of the 1st and 2nd digit, is used for identification of that particular part of the anatomy. What is the name of that object? (answer in lower case)

anatomy marker

The point where the metallic object rest (in the middle of the cross-hairs), refers to the: (answer in lower case letters)

central ray

The hand in this picture is resting on a/an: (answer in lower case)

IR

On this day, (MONTH DAY YEAR)x-rays were discovered.

 

November 8, 1895

From the History of X- Ray video:  What kind of tube was first used to generate x-rays?

Crookes tube

T or F: From the  History of x-ray video: During Roentgens experiments he noticed a paper covered in barium platinocyanide that glowed in the dark when he produced the first x-rays?

true

From the Video History of X-Rays, Roentgen was able to produce x-rays in the tube because the tube had potential difference, meaning it had a negative and positive source that propelled negative charged electrons over tho the positive side of the tube that ultimately produces x-rays?

true

What is labeled A in the following diagram:

Crest

What is labeled B in the following diagram:

Amplitude

What is labeled C on the following diagram:

Wavelength

What is labeled D on the following diagram:

Trough

From the EMS NASA Video:  The EM has a range of energy regarding light on the spectrum. Generally the longer the wavelength, the _______ the energy and the ______ the frequency.

 

lower, slower

From the EMS NASA Video: which waves have the fastest to slowest frequency's  (number 1 for fastest and 4 being the slowest)

1

 

Gamma

2

 

Ultraviolet

3

 

Infared

4

 

Radio

From the EMS NASA Video: Which light energies can cause ionization's (multiple answers)

Ultraviolet, X-Rays, Gamma

One of your classmates consistently gets As on tests and homework, with no apparent effort or study. In talking with him, you discover he has a good strategy for studying that involves

 

consistently allocating specific times of the day for studying and exercise.

Time management is an important part of controlling stress levels. Effective methods to control time include
1.   avoiding deadlines because they typically limit time for pleasurable activities.
2.   pushing yourself to unknown limits because you need to know your potential.
3.   determining the most important activities that could contribute to your success.
4.   focusing only on those activities that are important, allowing little time for close friends and family.
5.   doubling your study time to improve your grade from a D to an A.

 

3 only

Which of the following statements uses out-of-control language?

“I can’t believe I have all these examinations in the same week. This is so unfair!”

“Wow, three examinations this week. Oh well, I’ll take each as it comes.”

 

“Final examination week, wow! I’ve had bigger challenges in my life and have come out on top.”

 

“I’m looking for a study partner for examinations this week. Anyone available?"

“I can’t believe I have all these examinations in the same week. This is so unfair!”

Steps for successful test taking include
1.   memorizing acronyms to remember important formulas.
2.   going out for a pasta dinner the night before an examination to be with friends.
3.   wearing bright colors the day of the examination.
4.   relaxing the day before the examination and avoiding cramming.
5.   rechecking your answers, particularly if you had to record them on a scan sheet using blackened circles.
6.   on the day of the test, changing your driving route to class to vary your day even though the new route is shorter and under construction.
7.   helping a classmate cram for the examination as a favor just before you take the test.

 

3, 4, and 5

An example of a stress buffer is

 

exercising with friends for 45 minutes the day before a big test.

The fight-or-flight response is a natural process of the body. It is characterized by

increased metabolism of fats and sugars to increase available energy to the body.

a higher level of alertness through stimulation of the central nervous system.

 

the release of hormones to increase metabolism.

 

all of the above.

all of the above.

As you prepare for an important clinical examination on trauma radiography, a casual friend stops by unexpectedly to tell you she thinks she is about to lose her job. It’s clear she wants to talk to someone, and from your friend’s perspective, you appear to have some time to talk. How would you best handle this situation?

 

Politely tell your friend that you would love to talk after you have finished studying if time permits.

As you are driving to your clinical site for the day’s activities, you encounter an unexpected construction zone that will most likely make you late. You have taken this reliable route many times before and plan your driving time precisely. You have never been late before, and you feel that your clinical instructor will dismiss you from the program. In this particular case, an effective way to deal with this new stressor would be to

 

call your clinical instructor and provide an estimate as to your delay.

Nutrition that will improve your stress level includes

 

eating a spinach salad topped with nuts and tomatoes.

As you prepare to study for your final examinations, one of your classmates asks to study with you because she has not been keeping up with the lectures, having missed a few classes over the past week. This person always seems unhappy and is never prepared for clinical experiences. She frequently complains about having to get up so early to get to class and that she is not sure she made the right choice in selecting radiologic technology. Studying with this classmate will

create a negative climate for both of you; you should politely excuse yourself.

You are about to take a 100-question test in a timed fashion. The test time allotment is 90 minutes. An effective test-taking strategy to use when taking this test is

scan the test and answer the questions you clearly know and then go back and spend the necessary time on those questions that need more time even though you may not quite finish.

As you prepare to take a final examination for a course you have enjoyed, you discover that your laptop computer battery is very low, causing concern. You wanted to review your notes one last time before going into the examination. This event would be classified as a(n)

hassle

Critical thinking is an essential part of the radiologic sciences profession. This requires the professional radiographer to use broad intellectual skills and experiences when making the correct choice for any given situation because

working with each patient is a unique experience.

no two procedures or treatments are the same.

 

many decisions are difficult and complex.

 

all of the above.

all of the above

Which of the following situations would require critical analysis thinking skills?
1.   A patient asking for directions to the restroom
2.   A physician asking you to call his office to speak to his nurse
3.   Improvising the angulation of the x-ray tube to compensate for a patient condition
4.   Your supervisor asking you to develop a new quality control plan
5.   Repositioning a patient after assessing the patient’s previous images
6.   Providing a gown to a patient with instructions on putting it on correctly
7.   Modifying exposure factors after reviewing the patient’s history

3, 4, 5, and 7 only

All of the following choices would generally require critical analysis thinking EXCEPT

checking in for work and reviewing the day’s schedule.

 

preparing to perform a radiographic examination on a non–English-speaking patient.

 

working in surgery with a portable C-arm that is malfunctioning.

 

working in the emergency department with a trauma patient.

checking in for work and reviewing the day’s schedule.

Critical thinking skills are necessary for the competent medical imaging professional. Various organizations within the radiologic sciences provide guidance and documentation of these traits. As an example, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) publishes ______________ that help define specific professional expectations and responsibilities.

practice standards

As a student radiographer, you have been assigned to work with a classmate as part of a group project. Your assignment is to produce an x-ray image of a nonroutine projection of the skull. To do this, you would perform this

using a skull phantom in a laboratory setting.

Exposure factor selection for optimum image quality is one of the most challenging aspects of radiography. In your attempt to produce an image of a patient’s hip in the AP projection, you become frustrated with the image you have created because it is suboptimal in image quality. When you show the image to the supervisor, he abruptly states that you need to repeat the image and this time “get it right.” As you begin to repeat the image, your first critical analysis thought should be to

 

clearly identify the problem that led to the suboptimal image.

The transfer of knowledge gained in the laboratory or classroom setting is best demonstrated

 

in an actual clinical setting on patients.

When you write a lengthy essay on your feelings about radiation protection, you are analyzing your

values that are learned or instilled as a part of your affective education.

In your experiences as a student radiographer, you will encounter a variety of technologists, each with his or her own methods for performing procedures. Some will be quite good, and unfortunately some will be bad. As a student, you have a responsibility to recognize these various behaviors and assess their professional correctness. A firm reference point for determining the appropriate behavior for technologist behavior would be

referencing the ASRT Practice Standards and ARRT Code of Ethics.

While working as a radiographer, you design a unique receptor holder to use during portable procedures that clearly reduces the exposure of others by lessening the need to hold patients or cassettes. The development of this imaging device shows that you are functioning at what level of learning?

 

Synthesis

One of your classmates consistently gets As on tests and homework with no apparent effort or study. In talking with him, you discover he has a good strategy for studying that involves:

 

consistently allocating specific times of the day for studying and exercise

T or F: Causes of stress include poor physical health

True

T or F: Vacationing often is the best way to reduce stress

False

T or F: In the clinical aspect of the education program for radiologic sciences, the student is exposed to real-life experiences that allow him or her to transfer knowledge into action.

true

T or F: Reviewing your test and not changing answers is one of the best test taking techniques mentioned.

false

T or F: When managing time, practice self management mentioned in the book which includes setting the alarm and limiting the phone calls and texting. 

true

T or F: According to the 10 Best Foods to Eat for Stress list, Organic Turkey Breast is a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid that your body converts to serotonin. 

true

One study found eating two servings of salmon a day lowered vascular constriction during stress.

true

T or F: The careful examination of a complex situation or problem is referred to as analysis. 

true

The practice of self-management related to time used is referred to as

time management

Statements that reflect a positive attitude are known as

 

in-control language

The proper thing to do when dealing with stress is

 

accepting that sometimes you have no control over the situation

A student with an Auditory style of learning

 

has difficulty with written directions

According to the video on stress and the effects it has on the body, what are three ways stress can effect our bodies?

1. Increases metabolism

2. Depletes vitamins

3. Increases alertness

What is the difference between a stressor and a hassle?

A stressor is a life-altering event while a hassle is a minor inconvenience.

A planned, positive activity that provides the opportunity to experience joy, happiness, and a sense of well-being is a(n)

uplift

The big problem with___________________ is that a constant feeling of guilt accompanies putting off unpleasant tasks. 

procrastination

Just as a mute muffles the harsh notes of a brass instrument, _____________ are necessary to reduce the harmful effects of the fight-or-flight response. 

buffers

___________________ provides a mechanism to escape stress by emptying the mind of all thoughts and focusing on only one word or one statement. 

meditation

List the Four steps used in problem solving and critical thinking

1. Identify the problem

2. Investigate the problem

3. Think of solutions

4. Do the best solution

Acting out a situation in a realistic manner in the classroom or laboratory is called

roleplay

Combining multiple areas of knowledge to create a new work or understanding is

synthesis

Real-life patient situations that are studied and assessed for learning purposes

case studies

An institutional accrediting agency that requires that radiologic sciences programs assess the problem-solving and the critical-thinking skills of their students.

JRCERT

Vitamin ______ is needed for the growth and repair of the tissues in the body and has been shown to be important in supporting the immune system.

C

A personal review of current and past practices

reflection

Answering questions in a methodic manner to resolve a situation

 

problem solving

Defining statements of the professional role and performance criteria are found in 

practice standards