Questions

An imaging plate is coated with
Direct Radiography (DR) differs from CR in that it converts X-ray directly to a digital image without imaging plate. Which of the following is not needed in DR?
Which modality does not require an imaging plate to form a digital image?
On what date were X-Rays discovered?
Which area uses contrast agents to visualize blood vessels and organs?
A pandemic refers to which scope of disease spread?
Which organization hosts the world's largest radiology meeting?
Which of the following is one of the Five Steps to 'Super Studying'?
Which item is listed under Preparing for the test but is not part of that category?
Which imaging modality uses reflections of high-frequency sound waves to visualize body structures?
Which service category provides interventions intended to help patients overcome disability?
Which modality uses radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes?
Basic human needs are described as Complex.
Thermography imaging uses energy emitted by the body in which form?
Radiation therapy is the treatment of a disease, usually cancer, with ionizing radiation.
The fluoroscope is also known by what term?
What term means a list of individuals who hold certification in a profession?
Which statement about the imaging plate's response to exposure is true?
RA stands for which professional role?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is described as:
Mammography is a radiologic specialty focused on imaging which body part?
Where did Roentgen work?
Which German scientist discovered the cathode ray?
Which modality relies on emission from radiopharmaceuticals to create images?
Which organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being?
Bone densitometry is used to diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone density. Which option best fits this modality?
ALARA stands for which phrase in radiation protection?
ASRT is known for which contribution to radiography?
Which organization has the purposes to advance the science of radiology, improve patient care, and encourage furthering education?
Which term best describes the voluntary process of recognizing an individual's competence through examination?
An epidemic is best described as which of the following?
Sonography uses what type of waves?
Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) puts digital image on network so radiologists and physicians can view.
Who experimented with cathode rays and the different energies they emit?
The body's response to danger is called what?
Which term describes performing tests or evaluations that aid the physician in determining the presence or absence of a disease?
Which person is associated with designing intra-oral cassettes and promoting radiation protection in 1896?
Which organization certifies radiologists?
In conventional tomography, what moves to create a sectional image?
Why were X-rays named 'X'?
Which term describes effects that manifest in the offspring of the exposed individual?
Which of the following is part of effective time management?
What does Diagnostic Radiology refer to?
Who discovered the cathode ray?
In a healthcare setting, the term 'clinical' refers to which area?
Which term describes the group of people appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process?
Which test-taking strategy is most effective for managing time and accuracy during a test?
What is required to maintain ARRT Certification beyond the initial credential?
What are the two primary advantages of digital imaging?
Which society is described as the oldest, founded in 1900?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a part of communication?
Who discovered the first method of generating electricity by motion in a magnetic field?
ARRRT moved its headquarters to Minnesota in August of which year?
What credential is associated with Diagnostic Medical Sonography?
Which energy is emitted by the nucleus of an atom?
Processed film is described as
Who sponsors ARRT programs (740)?
Which term is defined as a list of individuals holding a certification of a particular profession?
The Five Steps to 'Super Studying' emphasize which attitude toward the process?
Which imaging modality uses a gantry with X-ray tube and detectors rotating around the patient?
What was the first radiograph?
Which term describes quick judgments without enough information?
What term denotes the document that specifies the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program?
Who discovered x-ray and on what date?
What is the primary purpose of radiopharmaceuticals in PET imaging?
The energy conversion in the x-ray tube results in the production of mostly heat and a small amount of x-radiation. Which statement is true?
A photon is best described as
Which organization aims to advance the science of radiology and improve patient care?
Which term describes the process that sets the condition under which new members qualify for entry into the profession?
Roentgen worked with which device?
Which of the following was among the early uses of X-rays?
Which organization is listed as an accrediting body for radiologic technology education?
What describes accreditation in health education?
Which imaging modality measures bone density to diagnose osteoporosis?
Radiologic Technology is best described as
Which invention, developed by William D. Coolidge in 1913, enabled more intense visualization of deep-seated anatomy and tumors?
What describes the compounding effects of stress, such as not meeting deadlines over several weeks, on health?
What is the maximum annual effective dose limit for a pregnant worker in a 9-month period?
Which item is NOT listed under Preparing for the test?
The fluorescence Roentgen observed came from which material?
Which individual introduced the moving grid to reduce shadows in 1915?
Which imaging modality diagnoses disease by administering a radioactive material?
What device is used to read the imaging plate by scanning with a laser?
Special Procedures in radiology primarily involve evaluating the circulatory system by injecting a contrast agent.
Which term describes a document detailing the minimum requirements for how an accredited program must operate, including purpose, resources, and outcomes?
ASRT stands for which organization?
Which organization is associated with practice standards in radiography?
A photon is best described as
Mammography imaging focuses on which part of the body?
The cathode has a filament which contains...
How is Ultrasound primarily used to image the body?
Computed Radiography stores the digital image on an imaging plate before transfer.
Which is NOT listed as a note-taking strategy?
Which historical figure is associated with experiments in electricity and the invention of the lightning rod?
Which statement best describes interruptions and productivity?
What is ionization?
Which statement best describes the imaging plate's state after X-ray exposure?
Which of the following is a recommended practice to optimize performance before a test?
What does PET stand for in medical imaging?
Which statement best describes a stochastic effect of radiation exposure?
Which option best describes the purpose of shielding?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of test?
Computed Radiography (CR) uses a digital image stored on what before transfer?
External interruptions are thieves of time. Which term best describes these interruptions?
Which term describes the permission granted by government to practice a profession?
When was ASRT founded?
To be an effective note taker, how long should you wait to revisit your notes?
What is a primary goal of the radiographer?
X rays are also called which of the following?
Fluoroscopy was developed in what year?
Which two organizations are associated with the year 1920 in the material?
Effects manifested in the offspring of the person who received exposure are called what?
Which imaging modality records cross-sectional images through the body using rotating x-ray beams and detectors?
What term describes damage to the skin or other tissues caused by excessive exposure to radiation?
Who received the first ARRT certification?
Which term is described as 'The Halo Effect (white or black, no gray area)'?
Which attribute defines clearly a set of criteria for analyzing ideas?
Which term refers to applying a characteristic to all members of a group based on limited evidence?
Which term is described as many organizations in radiologic sciences; publish professional journals, conduct educational meetings, malpractice insurance, scholarships, continuing education?
Which is a direct advantage of storing digital images on a computer?
Which attribute involves looking at a situation from a variety of perspectives?
What best describes the Radiologist Assistant (RA) role?
Which organizations formed ARRT in 1922?
Hippocrates’ work included
Which imaging modality uses reflected sound waves to create anatomical images and is nonionizing?
Which statement best describes the purpose of thermionic emission?
Which term refers to the group of people appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process?
Spot film is best described as
MRI is characterized by exposure to which of the following?
What is the first step recommended for taking an Essay Test?
By 1905, which hospital had taken control of X-ray development due to the emergence of negative images?
Which of the following are examples of primal stress?
A disease outbreak contained within a region is best described as which term?
Which term describes the voluntary process by which an agency recognizes an individual's qualifications, typically demonstrated through an examination?
What is the practice of self-management related to how time is used called?
Which of the following is a study skill technique?
Computed tomography provides
The first radiograph took about 15 minutes and depicted whose hand?
Which imaging modality is primarily used to assess metabolic or functional processes rather than just anatomy?
Which term describes effects that occur in the person who received the exposure?
When did continuing education (CE) become a requirement for ARRT certification?
What is the ARRT registry exam window after submission?
Which option represents a form of communication in the material?
What is a further advantage of the post-processing image enhancement of digital imaging?
Nuclear energy is energy emitted by which part of an atom?
Which of the following is a form of energy?
In the material, which part is held responsible for its successful completion?
Radioisotopes in Nuclear Medicine are attracted to which areas?
Which of the following lists the three main concepts of radiation protection standards?
PET is most often combined with CT because malignant tumors show increased uptake of sugar.
Which attribute describes the willingness to examine beliefs, assumptions and opinions against fears?
Who was the English physicist who created the vacuum tube containing both positive and negative electrodes and an induction coil?
How many trustees govern ARRT and how are they divided?
PET scans are used to?
Intensifying screen emulsion on both sides includes which combination?
Which specialty is described as cardiovascular interventional technology (CVIT)?
What is the primary function of PACS?
Which of the following modalities is listed as a new radiologic modality?
Which statement describes a humble approach for weighing evidence and learning?
What does mSv stand for?
A survival technique for managing time includes planning and scheduling activities as far in advance as possible to avoid last-minute rushing.
Which organization was credited with encouraging study of radiologic technology, certifying eligible candidates, and publishing the list of registrants?
Diagnostic Medical Sonography uses reflected sound waves to create images.
Effects that occur in the person who received the exposure are called what?
Who demonstrated that electricity can be induced by a changing magnetic field?
Who discovered X-Rays?
Which is a listening strategy during lecture?
Which term refers to projecting one's own thoughts onto others?
Roentgen was a physicist from which country?
Compared with Direct Radiography, Computed Radiography requires which step?
From the following, which is listed as a form of communication?
Which attribute involves seeking new solutions?
ACR stands for which organization?
Radiopharmaceuticals are designed to do what in the body?
What is the primary purpose of an intensifying screen?
Which organization is described as Organization of radiation physicists?
Which term means a list of individuals holding a certification of a particular profession?
Which dentist from Boston is known as the Father of Radiation Protection?
Which of the following is NOT a part of communication?
Which component is heated to emit electrons in the x-ray tube?
Benjamin Franklin is associated with electricity experiments and the invention of which device?
When the filament is heated and electrons are emitted
Which arrangement correctly reflects ALARA as a protective concept for clinical practice?
ARRT stands for which organization?
Gamma radiation is a form of which energy type?
Which term describes the group of many organizations in radiologic sciences that publish professional journals, conduct educational meetings, provide malpractice insurance, scholarships, and continuing education?
5 rem is equivalent to how many millisieverts?
Which term is used to denote the death rate?
A therapist is specialized in carrying out treatment designed to correct or improve the function of a body part or system. Which option best represents this role?
In the context of stress management, what term best describes unexpected negative changes or events?
For individuals in training under 18, what is the maximum annual effective dose limit?
Which term describes a disease with global reach?
In ancient Rome, public health was followed by neglect of sanitary facilities which led to a plague called
Who invented the first X-ray grid in 1913 that reduced scatter radiation?
X-ray imaging requires which of the following?
Roentgen married Bertha Ludwig in which year?
Registry exams include non-scored questions; approximately what percentage are non-scored?
What is injected into the circulatory system for PET scans?
Using multiple senses when studying (seeing, saying, writing) primarily helps with what?
Which scientist demonstrated electric current?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a form of energy in the material?
An imaging plate is coated with what material?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a test type?
What term describes energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium?
What are the two components of the x-ray tube?
Thomas Edison developed the fluoroscope (vitascope) in 1896. What device is this?
Which term describes a pattern of response of a living organism to some form of injury?
Which term describes an infectious disease that has increased in the past 20 years or threatens to increase?
Which option is listed as a hindrance to critical thinking?
In what year was ABR established?
Which person introduced a method of moving the grid to avoid shadows in radiography in 1915?
Which of the following is needed to create x-rays?
Which statement describes the Time concept in radiation protection?
ARS occurs with a large dose to the whole body. Which option reflects this dose-context statement?
In 1901, Rollins suggested certain safety measures for radiography. Which of the following was among them?
The C-arm is most commonly used in which setting?
Which statement best describes CT scanning?
HIPAA is designed to protect privacy and security of patient information.
Which imaging modality is most associated with breast cancer screening?
Primal stress is best described as what?
Radiography is defined as
Which disciplines are listed under Other Health Services?
Which service involves management of health information and does not involve direct patient contact?
In the Five Steps to 'Super Studying', how should you structure study time?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a life skill in the material?
Which term refers to a professional organization that appoints members of the Joint Review Committee board?
Which term is the document that specifies the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a Joint Review Committee?
In Nuclear Medicine what is introduced into the body?
Gamma radiation is a form of which energy type?
Radio waves are described as
Which imaging modality uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to generate sectional images?
After X-ray exposure, what state does the photostimulable phosphor on an imaging plate enter?
Which imaging modality is abbreviated MR and uses a strong magnetic field to generate images?
Which term describes the licensing of practice granted by a government authority?
Which term refers to large or excessive exposure to radiation that can cause neurological effects and rapid death?
Which statement describes the Shielding concept in radiation protection?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen is credited with discovering what?
Which is a recommended outcome of getting organized in the Five Steps to 'Super Studying'?
Which action is explicitly listed under Preparing for the test as a strategy?
Which radiology society is described as the oldest, dating back to 1900?
Goal setting involves which of the following elements?
A basic strategy to balance study and relaxation time is to...
What is the date of the first x-ray on Roentgen's wife Bertha's hand?
In computed tomography (CT), what component includes the X-ray tube and detectors arranged on a circular path?
What term means death rate?
Which statement is true about annual dose limits?
What is the maximum annual effective dose limit for the general public?
Which action is listed as something to do after completing the test?
When struck by x-ray, phosphor crystals do what?
Which combination best supports effective learning according to the material?
The Greek physician often credited as the Father of Western medicine is
Which term describes the voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration or testing of skills?
In what year did Roentgen receive the Nobel Prize?
What is a key component of planning ahead to avoid last-minute rushing?
What is the term for the capacity to operate or work?
Which condition is the leading cause of death in the United States?
The Law of Energy Conversion states that...
X-rays were discovered on November 8 in which year?
In radiography, shielding is extremely important in which scenario?
What term refers to activities that decrease the negative effects of stress but do not change the stressors?
Mammography is the imaging of which body part?
Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) occurs with a large dose (>100 R) to what area?
Which organization administers the examination for Diagnostic Medical Sonography?
Which option best supports effective time management?
Who invented the first X-ray grid?
Who is credited with discovering electromagnetic induction?
The health care team includes which of the following roles?
Who was Thomas Edison’s assistant who became the first X-ray fatality in the United States?
Thermograms rely on body heat energy to produce images. Which energy is detected?
What is a further advantage of digital images being able to be stored on a computer?
Which contribution did Edison make related to X-ray technology?
ARRT was established in 1922 and is known for encouraging study of radiologic technology, certifying eligible candidates, and publishing the list of registrants.
When was the first Nuclear Medicine certification offered by ARRT?
X rays are best described as
Which term describes the process by which a government agency (usually a state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession?
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging uses an injection of a radionuclide attached to sugar to detect what characteristic of tumors?
Which organization is associated with establishing the dose limits shown?
Which term describes the voluntary peer-review process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specific criteria?
What happens when the imaging plate is placed in a reader and scanned with a laser?
In nuclear medicine imaging, the radiation emitted by radioisotopes is primarily used to what?
50 millisieverts is equal to how many rem?
Which statement accurately describes the Radiologic Technologist (RT)?
Which professional administers radiation treatments to patients according to a physician's prescription?
Which term refers to the document specifying the minimum standards for the accreditation of a program, as approved by the Joint Review Committee?
Which statement about AHRA is correct?
Which term denotes the professional organization that appoints members to a Joint Review Committee board?
1 x-ray photon equals how many light photons?
Byproduct of x-ray tube energy conversion?
Computed Tomography records a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded and processed by a computer for display.
Which statement best describes ARRT?
What is the equivalent of 0.5 rem in millisieverts?
Morbidity refers to which concept?
The Father of Western medicine is
Which body is a group appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process?
Which option is NOT listed as an additional opportunity for Radiologic Technology professionals?
Which term denotes broad, sweeping generalizations about groups?
Doppler ultrasound is used to evaluate what?
Which attribute corresponds to 'Questions and assesses statements and arguments' as described in the material?
Which term describes a cancer risk that increases with dose, with severity independent of dose?
Which term describes the accreditation process by peer-review?
Which imaging modality uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce images?
Which practice aligns with the Five Steps to 'Super Studying'?
What term refers to the process by which a government agency grants permission to practice a profession?
Radiology may be referred to by which of the following terms?
Thermograms produce diagnostic images by detecting energy emitted by the body. Which energy is detected?
Which attribute involves suspending judgment and tolerating ambiguity?
Early medicine was controlled by
PACS stands for?
What is the primary focus of AAPM?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a strategy in problem solving?
Which individual is noted for demonstrating electrical current?
Which imaging modality provides radiographic cross-sectional images using a small beam of radiation?
Who created a vacuum tube?
Which term defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being?
Which organization is described by the year 1969 and overseeing 750 programs?
Radiologic Technologist (RT) is defined as
In X-ray imaging, which option serves as the recording device?
The field of view (FOV) in imaging refers to what?
In what year did ARRT begin education programs for other modalities?
What is a key strategy for coping with stress according to the material?
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy is associated with creativity, self-expression, and achievement?
What is the major source of exposure to a radiologic technologist?
Sound is a form of which energy?
Which statement best describes radiography?
X-ray discovery date?
Which imaging modality creates cross-sectional images without ionizing radiation?
Which imaging modality uses non-ionizing, high-frequency sound waves?
What is the maximum annual effective dose limit for occupational exposure?
Which organization, founded in 1920, aims to maintain high standards of education and enhance patient care?
The radiation emitted by radioisotopes in Nuclear Medicine is what?
What term refers to an infection resulting from neutropenia or weakened immune system due to radiation exposure?
X rays possess which of the following characteristics?
Which term describes a list of individuals holding certification?
Which condition involves soft tissue sarcomas from excessive radiation and may lead to amputation?
What is the Fight-or-Flight response?
During plate processing, the release of energy from the phosphor is followed by
Which statement describes the Distance concept in radiation protection?
Which action is a test-taking strategy for managing time on the test?
Which scientist is credited with discovering radium and contributing to the foundation for radioactivity in disease treatment?
How were X-rays perceived in the early days?
Which of the following is listed as an additional opportunity for Radiologic Technology professionals?
Nuclear Medicine involves:
Which of the following is listed as an example of committed time?
The Greeks were noted for
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to communication?
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