Test Bank For Introduction to Radiologic Technology, 9th Edition by 2025 William J. Callaway Chapter

Test Bank For Introduction to Radiologic Technology, 9th Edition 2025 William J. Callaway Chapter 1-16

Chapter 01: Radiography Education: From Classroom to Clinic MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The key individual in the healthcare setting is: a. the doctor b. the radiologist c. the chief technologist d. the patient ANS: D 2. The responsibility of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

(JRCERT) is to: a. review and accredit educational programs in radiologic technology b. evaluate curricula for programs in radiologic technology c. develop guidelines for clinical education d. develop radiation safety policy ANS: A 3. The accreditation of a radiologic technology program ensures: a. acceptance by the ARRT b. funding by the college or hospital c. that all students will pass the national board examination d. all of the above ANS: A 4. The JRCERT accreditation is: a. a non-governmental process b. mandatory for radiologic technology programs c. a requirement for therapy programs d. sponsored by ARRT ANS: A 5. The course of study of normal anatomy and function of the body is: a. radiographic anatomy b. human structure and function c. structure and sequel of pathology d. normal radiographic procedures ANS: B

6. The student/patient relationship is mainly taught in: a. medical ethics b. radiographic procedures c. patient care methods d. patient radiation protection ANS: C 7. The clinical education will include: a. medical ethics and law b. radiographic procedures c. radiation protection d. all of the above ANS: D 8. Students begin clinical education as: a. an adjunct radiography volunteer b. a passive radiography participant c. a part-time hospital employee d. an adjunct radiography employee ANS: B 9. The language of medicine teaches the student how to: a. interact with other medical employees b. communicate with patients of different backgrounds c. understand anatomic and medical terms d. address the medical hierarchy properly ANS: C 10. Radiation protection teaches the student: a. how to protect the patient b. how to protect the student c. how to protect the other health workers d. all of the above ANS: D 11. The clinical practice involves cognitive learning, which is a function of: a. relative facts and information b. attitudes and feelings c. values and beliefs d. applying knowledge ANS: A 12. Student independent clinical performance phase begins when: a. students perform radiographic procedures alone b. students perform radiographic procedures as an employee c. students perform radiographic procedures with indirect supervision d. students request the opportunity to act independently ANS: C

Chapter 02: Becoming an Outstanding Student Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The most important information you should have as you begin your radiography program

is: a. b. c. d.

tuition and textbook costs knowledge of yourself location of clinical sites your classmates

ANS: B 2. The hierarchy of human needs was described by: a. Freud b. Einstein c. Piaget d. Maslow ANS: D 3. Nutrition, sleep, relaxation, and exercise are what types of needs? a. Psychologic b. Physiologic c. Mental and emotional d. Anatomic ANS: B 4. The most important factor to consider when resolving conflict is to: a. attack the issue b. attack the other person so as to gain an advantage c. abandon the relationship so that no more conflict arises d. speak first to establish the higher ground ANS: A 5. Retrieving from memory is: a. aided by the association and organization of data b. a function fully understood c. a function of short-term memory d. aided by ignoring relevant material ANS: A 6. Slow learning versus fast learning is more effective in memorization. a. True b. False ANS: B

7. The difference between the speed of a speaker’s presentation and your ability to listen

provides the opportunity for: a. daydreaming b. texting c. comparing notes with a classmate d. reading the chapter in the text ANS: A 8. The type of memory required for success as a radiography student is: a. short-term b. distant c. long-term d. fleeting ANS: C 9. Optimizing memory can be achieved through: a. adequate sleep b. proper nutrition c. organized reading and study d. all of the above ANS: D 10. Emotionality is: a. placing others’ feelings first b. the quality or state of a sound emotional balance c. the same as empathy d. part of Maslow’s hierarchy ANS: B 11. Critical thinking implies: a. making a choice agreeable to the group b. weighing all aspects of the situation c. making a decision according to current norms d. relying on surveys and graphs ANS: B 12. Analytical thinking means: a. obtaining a consensus among the group b. being open to the concerns of others c. gathering opinions from the group d. gathering evidence of the situation ANS: D 13. Critical thinking is on basis of: a. background beliefs b. a set of universal values c. self-awareness

d. respect for others ANS: B 14. The first step in becoming a critical thinker is having: a. your opinion conform with the group b. a humble approach in weighing the evidence c. charts and graphs to analyze d. at least three articles on the subject ANS: B 15. Maintaining the status quo is: a. always harmful b. always helpful c. comfortable d. always the consensus of the group ANS: C 16. Critical thinking may be hindered by: a. background beliefs b. emotional baggage c. deeply ingrained group loyalty d. all of the above ANS: D 17. Group loyalty is: a. often good b. often harmful c. often rewarded d. all of the above ANS: D 18. Emotions are most likely to run high in discussing: a. religion and gun control b. best movie of the year c. most popular pop singer d. most efficient study method ANS: A 19. An unbiased solution is most likely obtained by: a. an attitude of humility and respect b. disregarding multiple and conflicting opinions c. a straightforward decision with confidence d. a group consensus ANS: A 20. Characteristics of a critical thinker are:

a. b. c. d.

quick thinker and quick action confidence and self-esteem rational and analytical loyalty to the group

ANS: C

Chapter 03: Evolution of Health Care Delivery Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Diseases of infectious origin whose incidence in humans has either increased within the

past two decades or threatens to increase in the near future are called: a. epidemics b. pandemics c. plagues d. emerging infectious diseases ANS: D 2. The top two leading causes of death in the United States are: a. cancer and heart disease b. alcohol and drug abuse c. HIV and AIDS d. stroke and pneumonia ANS: A 3. Children born in the United States in the early twenty-first century have a currently

estimated life span of how many years? a. 77.6 and rising b. 70.1 c. 80.5 d. 85.3 ANS: A 4. A worldwide outbreak of an infectious disease is called a(n): a. epidemic b. catastrophe c. pandemic d. plague ANS: C 5. A widespread infectious disease within a given geographic area is called a(n): a. epidemic b. catastrophe c. pandemic d. plague

ANS: A 6. By the year 2025, half of all older Americans will be over what age? a. 75 years b. 85 years c. 90 years d. 100 years ANS: A 7. The United States spends more than what amount on healthcare services annually? a. $1,000,000,000 b. $1,000,000,000,000 c. $1,000,000 d. $1,000,000,000,000,000 ANS: B 8. More than what percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States is

spent on healthcare services? a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 25% ANS: C 9. Sedentary lifestyle, not using seat belts, smoking, alcohol use, and diet play a direct role in

what percentage of the leading causes of death? a. More than 10% b. More than 25% c. More than 50% d. More than 70% ANS: D 10. Approximately, 33% of the average American’s lifetime health spending occurs when? a. During the final year of life b. During the first year of life c. During a chronic illness d. As a result of a trauma ANS: A

Chapter 04: Radiology: A Historic Perspective Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-ray by: a. inventing a high-voltage generator b. developing a high-voltage generator

c. observing an X-ray produced with high voltage d. observing light emitted from a chemical compound ANS: D 2. Thomas Edison contributed greatly to radiology by: a. developing the valve tube b. discovering the use of calcium tungstate c. discovering radioactivity d. discovering radium ANS: B 3. The scientist Michael Faraday is noted for: a. inventing the vacuum tube b. experiments in electromagnetic induction c. development of the cathode ray tube d. experiments with X-rays ANS: B 4. Roentgen discovered X-rays in: a. 1898 b. 1895 c. 1905 d. 1910 ANS: B 5. When discovered X-ray use in medicine was: a. late in being accepted b. rejected by physicians and dentists c. immediately used in diagnosis and therapy d. administered according to strict radiation guidelines ANS: C 6. William Goodspeed is noted for: a. assisting Roentgen in his discovery b. producing the first radiograph c. developing image recording film d. producing a film with a silver bromide emulsion ANS: B 7. In the early days of X-ray usage: a. abuses were rampant b. circuses used X-rays for entertainment c. stores fitted shoes by X-ray shadows d. all of the above ANS: D

8. The discoverer of X-rays did so while working with: a. the Roentgen ray tube b. a Crookes tube c. a Faraday tube d. a Hittorf tube ANS: B 9. The harmful effects of X-rays were first noted by: a. Edison’s laboratory worker b. store clerks in shoe stores c. Crook’s laboratory workers d. patients receiving dental X-rays ANS: A 10. The Hittorf tube: a. is in use today b. is as efficient as the Crookes tube c. was an early model of the Crookes tube d. was Roentgen’s choice for research ANS: C

Chapter 05: Orientation to Patient Care Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Safe, gentle handling will help counteract infants’ fear of what two things? a. Hunger and injury b. Loud noises and falling c. Cold temperatures and bright lights d. Extremes in temperature ANS: B 2. The age at which the sense of right and wrong has begun to develop is: a. early infancy b. 1–3 years c. 3–12 years d. adolescence ANS: B 3. Reward, early socialization, and knowledge of time are characteristic of which group? a. Adolescence b. Infants c. Ages 3–12 years d. Ages 1–3 years ANS: C

4. When presented with information that indicates possible child abuse, the radiographer

should: a. begin asking the patient questions b. know state law governing requirements for reporting child abuse c. remain silent d. report the situation to the hospital attorney ANS: B 5. A way to gain an adolescent’s cooperation is to: a. take an adult approach b. treat them as a friend c. try to talk and behave like them d. play their music to put them at ease ANS: A 6. Part of the fear of life-threatening disease for young adults is: a. they may have dependents b. they don’t believe someone so young can be so ill c. their illness may cause financial concerns d. all of the above ANS: D 7. The fastest growing age group is: a. newborns b. ages under 25 years c. mid-life individuals d. ages over 85 years ANS: D 8. The primary duty of a radiographer when caring for someone from a different culture is: a. respect b. attempting to communicate in the patient’s language c. learning universal sign language d. calling someone to translate ANS: A 9. When presented with information that indicates possible elder abuse, the radiographer

should: a. begin asking the patient questions b. know state law governing requirements for reporting elder abuse c. remain silent d. report the situation to the hospital attorney ANS: B 10. Of patients over the age of 85, 70% are: a. diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease b. men

c. women d. institutionalized ANS: C 11. A request for a radiographic examination must be initiated by: a. head nurse or nurse assistant b. radiologic technology administrator c. physician or a designate d. hospital administrator or his or her designate ANS: C 12. Legally radiologic service can be given for the following reasons except: a. diagnosing disease b. treating disease c. localizing pathology d. avoiding lawsuits ANS: D 13. Chest and heart sounds are monitored by an instrument called a/an: a. sphygmomanometer b. electrocardiograph electrode c. stethoscope d. none of the above ANS: C 14. A radiographic examination may be canceled by the: a. chief technologist b. hospital administrator c. patient d. hospital attorney ANS: A 15. When lifting patients, the body should be stabilized by: a. boarding the base support b. leaning slightly backward c. bending from the waist d. standing 20% from the gravity line ANS: A 16. Viruses and microorganisms that cause disease are called: a. contagions b. pathogens c. microbes d. all of the above ANS: D

17. Antiseptics are used to: a. sterilize medical instruments b. remove and destroy microorganisms c. retard the growth of pathogens d. none of the above ANS: C 18. Sterilization implies: a. preventing or retarding the growth of pathogens b. complete destruction of pathogens c. cleaning instruments in acetic acid d. cleaning instruments with antiseptics ANS: B 19. Hospital patients may be placed in isolation: a. because of low resistance to pathogens b. to prevent a contagious disease from spreading to others c. to prevent nosocomial infection d. all of the above ANS: D

Chapter 06: Providing Quality Patient Service Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What approach should be taken by the radiographer when beginning care for an individual

from another culture? a. Be very formal b. Be more formal c. Be neutral d. Be cold and detached ANS: B 2. What assumption should you make with patients from another culture who fail eye contact

when you are attempting to explain the procedure? a. It is a cultural norm b. They wish to be uncooperative c. They are attempting to annoy you d. They don’t want to look at you ANS: A 3. How should you speak to a patient who is obviously from another culture? a. Loudly, so they can hear you clearly b. Slowly, so they can understand you c. Loudly and slowly d. With terms you best understand, so that you don’t get confused as well

ANS: B 4. How should patients over the legal age be greeted? a. Using their first name b. Using just their last name c. Using their last name with an appropriate title (e.g., Mr., Ms.) d. With endearing titles such as “dear” and “honey” ANS: C 5. Who evaluates the quality of care you deliver? a. The Joint Commission (TJC) b. The patient c. The imaging department manager d. The hospital risk manager ANS: B 6. Conflict resolution should always begin with: a. listening and empathizing b. listening and preparing your defense c. empathizing and apologizing d. an apology ANS: A 7. When dealing with inside and outside customers by telephone, what can you do to make

your voice more pleasant? a. Chew gum to keep your mouth fresh b. Smile c. Try to imagine what the caller looks like d. Remember why you are there ANS: B 8. Your patients come from a diverse pool of cultures with more than the following number

of residents from planet Earth: a. 6 million b. 100 million c. 1 billion d. 6 billion ANS: D 9. What organization stipulates standards for patient care and interactions in accredited

healthcare institutions? a. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology b. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists c. The Joint Commission d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists ANS: C

TRUE/FALSE 1. When interacting with a patient from another culture, we should assume the patient wants

to be treated in the same manner as we do.

ANS: F

Chapter 07: The Language of Medicine Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. “CXR R/O COPD, HX MI” means which of the following? a. Computed X-ray ruling out a cough or other pulmonary diseases, has muscular

weakness issues b. Chest X-ray to rule out chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, history of myocardial infarction c. Computed radiography examination to rule out constant or part-time dyspnea, history of heart attack d. This series of letters does not mean anything medically significant ANS: B 2. The law and guidelines governing the confidentiality of patient information is contained in

the act that covers the portability of health insurance. This is abbreviated as represented by which of the following? a. HHS b. HIV/ARC c. HIPAA d. Hx ANS: C 3. Medications that may be purchased without a prescription are referred to by which of the

following? a. OTC b. prn c. STAT d. npo ANS: A 4. The smallest part of a digital image matrix is referred to by which of the following? a. Voxel b. Pixel c. PACS d. CR ANS: B

5. The anatomy represented by the smallest part of a digital image matrix is referred to by

which of the following? a. Voxel b. Pixel c. CT d. DR ANS: A 6. Which of the following groups of abbreviations refers to the various components of a

digital imaging system? a. RIS, PACS, CR, DR b. CXR, CVA, CR, IP c. Pixel, voxel, STAT, ICU d. HIS, RIS, ADC, CXR ANS: A 7. Which of the following is NOT related to the other three? a. ASRT b. DICOM c. ARRT d. ACERT ANS: B 8. Which organization or agency is most concerned with infection control in the healthcare

workplace? a. HHS b. TJC c. ARRT d. CDC ANS: D 9. Which of the following is NOT an abbreviation for a radiographic examination? a. ROM b. UGI c. IVP d. KUB ANS: A 10. Which of the following groups of abbreviations refer to patient information? a. DOB, LMP, y/o b. MI, CVA, DOB c. STAT, npo, prn d. PID, URI, UTI ANS: A

Chapter 08: The Technology of Medical Imaging Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The two active components of an X-ray tube are: a. a positive cathode and a negative anode b. a negative cathode and a positive anode c. the X-ray tube housing and the collimator d. the spinning target and a vacuum ANS: B 2. The energy conversion that occurs inside the X-ray tube results in the production of which

two forms of energy? a. Anode and cathode b. X-rays and light c. Heat and light d. Heat and X-rays ANS: D 3. The invisible image contained on the imaging plate is made visible following scanning

with what type of energy? a. Electrons b. X-rays c. Laser beam d. Heat ANS: C 4. Computed radiography makes use of: a. high speed intensifying screens b. an imaging plate coated with a photostimulable phosphor c. dual emulsion film d. direct digital imaging plate ANS: B 5. Contrast on a radiograph is possible only when the object being radiographed has: a. the proper kilovoltage applied b. an inherent difference in the atomic number of the object c. a sufficient amount of milliamperage d. the area of the X-ray beam coverage ANS: B 6. mAs is adjusted to control the: a. penetrating quality of the X-ray beam b. amount of X-rays produced c. contrast of the radiographic image d. area of the X-ray beam coverage ANS: B

7. kVp is adjusted to control the: a. radiographic contrast b. energy of the beam c. penetrating quality of the beam d. all of the above ANS: D 8. Radiographic densities listed from least dense to most dense are: a. air, muscle, fat, bone b. fat, air, bone, muscle c. air, fat, muscle, bone d. air, fat, bone, muscle ANS: C 9. Intensifying screens will increase the density by approximately: a. 10% to 20% b. 5% to 10% c. 15% to 30% d. 20% to 40% ANS: D 10. Visibility of detail on a radiograph is: a. improved by decreasing the distance b. improved by enlarging the field size c. improved by a radiographic grid d. improved by reducing the mass ANS: C 11. Dynamic X-ray studies of the body are produced by which imaging modality? a. Plain film radiography b. Magnetic resonance imaging c. Diagnostic medical sonography d. Fluoroscopy ANS: D 12. Dynamic studies of the body using radiopharmaceuticals are produced by which imaging

modality? a. Positron emission tomography b. Magnetic resonance imaging c. Computed tomography d. Fluoroscopy ANS: A 13. A portable fluoroscope is also called a: a. mobile scanner b. c-arm

c. tomography unit d. PACS ANS: B 14. Sound is used to visualize internal structures of the body using which imaging modality? a. Sonography b. Positron emission tomography c. Magnetic resonance imaging d. Fluoroscopy ANS: A 15. A magnetic field and radio wave transmissions are used in which of the following imaging

modalities? a. Digital radiography b. Magnetic resonance imaging c. Computed tomography d. Nuclear medicine ANS: B

Chapter 09: Imaging Examinations: Diagnosing Disease and Injury Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Internal preparation of the patient for a radiographic examination is primarily

accomplished by the use of: a. cleansing enemas b. contrast agents c. radiopharmaceuticals d. emetics ANS: A 2. External preparation of the patient for a radiographic examination is primarily

accomplished by the: a. use of cleansing enemas b. removal of clothing, jewelery, and piercings c. clear explanation of the procedure by the radiographer d. instructions from the referring physician ANS: B 3. An X-ray study of the veins, primarily those in the lower leg, is called a(n): a. arteriogram b. myelogram c. venogram d. lithotripsy ANS: C

4. Myelography is being replaced by which imaging modality? a. CT b. Sonography c. MRI d. PET ANS: C 5. Portions of the biliary system may be imaged during a procedure called a(n): a. ERCP b. voiding cystourethrogram c. esophagogram d. arteriogram ANS: A 6. An X-ray study used to evaluate the patency of the oviducts is called a(n): a. arteriogram b. mammogram c. hysterosalpingogram d. myelogram ANS: C 7. A contrast study used to image the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is called a(n): a. IVP b. ERCP c. UGI d. KUB ANS: A 8. Barium enemas are often supplemented with or replaced by: a. endoscopy and CT b. MRI and sonography c. plain films and fluoroscopy d. digital fluoroscopy alone ANS: A 9. X-ray studies of certain joints, such as the knee and shoulder, are called: a. myelograms b. arthrograms c. joint contrast studies d. arthroscopies ANS: B 10. Which of the following is a radiographic study of the breast? a. myelogram b. mammogram c. hysterosalpingogram d. arteriogram

ANS: B

Chapter 10: Radiation Safety and Protective Measures Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The roentgen unit is a measure of the: a. amount of fluorescence from screens b. number of ions created in air c. number of ions created in tissue d. amount of silver atoms on film ANS: B 2. Total filtration in the X-ray tube must be the equivalent of at least: a. 2.5 mm aluminum b. 1.5 mm aluminum c. 0.5 mm aluminum d. 1.0 mm aluminum ANS: A 3. The quality of an X-ray beam is determined by the: a. heat of the filament b. kVp c. mAs d. distance ANS: B 4. The stage of life most sensitive to radiation is: a. fetus b. adult c. elderly d. all may be equally affected ANS: A 5. X-ray beam collimation is used because: a. image quality is improved b. patient dose is decreased c. scatter radiation is decreased d. all of the above ANS: D 6. Radiation dose to the gonads may cause: a. somatic damage b. genetic damage c. cataracts d. bremsstrahlung

ANS: B 7. Personal dosimeters are designed to be worn: a. outside the lead apron near the neck b. inside the lead apron near the neck c. inside the lead apron during fluoroscopy d. inside the lead apron near the waist ANS: A 8. The length of the exposure cord of a mobile X-ray unit should be at least: a. 8 feet b. 6 feet c. 4 feet d. 2 feet ANS: B 9. The law of Bergonié and Tribondeau implies that radiosensitivity is greatest in: a. cells that are rapidly dividing b. cells that are highly differentiated c. cells that divide slowly over time d. cells that make up the nervous system ANS: A 10. Which of the following is the most effective means of protecting the radiographer from

exposure to radiation? a. Minimize time b. Increase distance c. Wearing a lead apron d. All of the above ANS: B

Chapter 11: Ethics and Professionalism in Radiologic Technology Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Standards of conduct are established to: a. promote professionalism in healthcare providers b. provide clear guidelines to prevent lawsuits against healthcare workers c. ensure quality patient care by healthcare workers d. ensure uniform conduct in healthcare workers ANS: C 2. A patient’s attitude and reactions can most prudently be dealt with by: a. discussing the patient’s religion or lack of religion b. discussing the patient’s political and cultural background c. ensuring the patient that he or she will recover from the illness

d. informing the patient of the examination that he or she is receiving ANS: D 3. The characteristics of ethical behavior are: a. fairness, honesty, integrity b. experience, science, culture c. autonomy, egotism, codes d. all of the above ANS: A 4. A breach of confidentiality occurs when the patient’s medical condition: a. is discussed with the patient’s spouse b. is written to a friend in another state c. is discussed in strict confidence with a friend d. all of the above ANS: D 5. When dealing with a problem concerning a patient’s welfare, ethical dealings involve: a. fairness, honesty, integrity b. fairness, honesty, loyalty to the institutional code of ethics c. consideration for the patient’s cultural background d. all of the above ANS: D 6. The intent of a code of ethics in the healthcare field is to: a. provide solutions to medical and legal issues b. provide legal codes for the medical profession c. provide moral and ethical options d. provide diversity in the medical profession ANS: C 7. Personal, ethical, and professional obligation lies with the: a. doctor b. technologist c. student d. all of the above ANS: D 8. Success in the medical profession most likely occurs when: a. there is a strong belief in the merits of the profession b. there is a strong cultural loyalty c. there is a strong religious belief d. there is loyalty to friends and family ANS: A 9. It is now within the code of ethics for technologists to:

a. b. c. d.

inform the patient of his or her diagnosis advise the patient on the best medical treatment own radiographic equipment for human use give the patient’s medical information to insurance companies

ANS: C 10. A physician is required for: a. requesting radiologic service b. ordering medical supplies c. purchasing medical equipment d. approving radiographic retakes ANS: A 11. The following are underlying motivations for all forms of law, except: a. protecting people and property b. correcting injustices c. compensating for injury d. ensuring the permanence of the nation’s ruler ANS: D 12. Legally, torts may be: a. compensation for injury b. violations of civil law c. violations of criminal law d. imprisonment for a criminal act ANS: B 13. Negligence of healthcare providers is established when: a. it is their duty to provide the care b. when there is a failure to carry out the duty c. the injury was caused by the provider d. all of the above ANS: D 14. “The thing speaks for itself” is the translation of the Latin phrase: a. respondeat superior b. res tort assault c. res ipsa loquitur d. none of the above ANS: C 15. The person initiating the lawsuit is the: a. plaintiff b. respondent c. tort d. defendant

ANS: A 16. The patient may have a valid case for a lawsuit when the: a. technologist appears uninterested or bored during the procedure b. radiographic room was untidy c. image was inadequate for interpretation d. patient did not improve after the test ANS: C 17. Standard of care may be breached when the: a. patient’s condition did not improve after the test b. basic procedures and protocols for the test were not followed c. doctor was not present during the test d. technologist refused to give the patient the test results ANS: B 18. Community values are: a. considered in the formation and shaping of laws b. irrelevant when it comes to enacting laws c. based on population variables d. census diversity ANS: A 19. Most American legal principles are based on: a. Latin common law b. English common law c. Greek common law d. none of the above ANS: B 20. Intentional misconduct includes: a. patient falls while getting a chest X-ray b. the contrast media caused a patient reaction c. invasion of a patient’s privacy d. restraining a comatose patient ANS: C

Chapter 12: Radiology Department: Organization and Operation Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Guidelines or standards for the radiology department have been set by the: a. hospital administrator b. National Council on Radiation Protection c. The Joint Commission d. Joint Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

ANS: C 2. Positions and lines of authority are shown on a(n): a. flow chart b. organizational chart c. TJC chart d. NCRP chart ANS: B 3. The primary concern of a radiology department is: a. meeting inspection standards b. maintaining adequate personnel c. providing quality patient care d. procuring the most modern equipment ANS: C 4. A procedures manual is designed to meet: a. accreditation standards b. state standards c. hospital codes d. all of the above ANS: D 5. Infection control in radiology departments is: a. optional in the diagnostic area b. confined to special procedures c. required for all hospital areas d. critical for students to learn ANS: D 6. The safe operation of radiologic equipment is the concern of the: a. committee on radiation safety b. committee on infection control c. committee on hospital standards d. committee on in-service education ANS: A 7. The safety of the working environment for radiology that is mandated by law is the

responsibility of: a. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration c. The Joint Commission d. American Radiologic Sciences Organization ANS: B 8. When purchasing radiology equipment, the administration must consider the following,

except the:

a. b. c. d.

needs of the department economic factors maintenance requirements All of the above

ANS: D 9. To make the purchase of new equipment economically sound, the following conditions

must exist, except: a. there must be space b. the type of equipment is irrelevant c. maintenance and repair service is available d. the patient load is sufficient to support the investment ANS: B 10. Verifying the competence of the radiography staff is the responsibility of the: a. radiologist b. radiology administrator c. hospital administrator d. chief radiology technologist ANS: B 11. Rising health costs in recent years can be attributed to: a. the government’s payment for Medicare and Medicaid b. physicians doing more tests than necessary c. benefit programs for employees and unions d. all of the above ANS: D 12. The government’s program for reimbursing hospitals for tests and treatments for Medicare

and Medicaid is the: a. PPS b. DRGs c. CON d. none of the above ANS: A 13. The economic trend in medicine today is to: a. concentrate patients in a full-service hospital b. reduce the number of tests patients receive c. provide outreach clinics and imaging centers d. reduce the number of patient visits ANS: C 14. To produce a quality radiograph, all of the following patient characteristics must be

considered, except: a. height b. weight

c. temperament d. race ANS: D 15. Quality assurance is the responsibility of the: a. hospital administrator b. chief radiologist c. staff technologists d. all of the above ANS: D 16. In evaluating the department for quality, you would check: a. ethnic background of employees b. length of service of employees c. skills of medical and professional employees d. work schedule of employees ANS: C 17. Techniques used to assess quality care given to patients are: a. observation of technologists at work b. interviewing patients c. interviewing technologists d. all of the above ANS: D 18. Quality assurance involves the following, except: a. technical and medical personnel b. equipment and supplies c. discarded radiographs d. cultural diversity of patients ANS: D 19. The only individual in a radiology department who can legally make a diagnosis is the: a. chief technologist b. radiology administrator c. radiologist d. chief quality assurance administrator ANS: C

Chapter 13: Health Professions Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Allied health professions developed as a result of: a. a shortage of physicians b. an increase in hospitals

c. specialization of health providers d. an increase in patients seeking healthcare services ANS: C 2. Analyzing and performing microscopic tests for diagnosis and treatment involve the

discipline of: a. dietetics and nutrition b. physical therapy c. microbiology d. medical technology ANS: D 3. The main duty of histotechnologists is to: a. take a history and census of patients b. perform microscopic tests on human tissue c. teach principles of nutrition d. perform tests for vitamin deficiency ANS: B 4. Physical therapists: a. perform medical examinations before beginning therapy b. test patients for glandular malformation c. develop a treatment plan to restore function following injury d. test for inadequate blood supply of muscles ANS: C 5. Occupational therapists: a. test applicants for skills needed for specific occupations b. assist applicants in finding the occupation suited to their skills c. locate jobs for employment of applicants d. develop a treatment program to restore daily living skills ANS: D 6. The emergency medical technician: a. works with patients to restore function following injury b. performs an immediate examination and care c. develops an exercise program to restore muscles following injury d. provides long-term follow-up care ANS: B 7. Physician assistants: a. are a newly formed group that works independently of physicians b. perform many tasks usually done by the physician c. are not required to be certified d. none of the above ANS: B

8. Respiratory therapists: a. treat all types of chest pathology b. treat lung diseases c. test for heart function d. test for hyperthyroidism ANS: A 9. All of the following are tasks of the health information management personnel, except: a. preparing reports of patient illnesses b. sending invoices to the insurance company c. analyzing patient records d. assisting medical staff in research studies ANS: B 10. The several disciplines of allied health: a. work independently of each other b. work together as a team c. are gradually merging d. are decreasing rapidly ANS: B

Chapter 14: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9h Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is the national organization

for: a. b. c. d.

reviewing publications for accuracy registering and endorsing research policy registering qualified, ethical technologists through testing and certification all of the above

ANS: C 2. Monitoring technologists for ethical conduct is a function of the: a. ASRT b. RSNA c. ACR d. ARRT ANS: D 3. The ARRT requires documentation of approved continuing education: a. biannually b. semiannually c. every 5 years d. annually

ANS: A 4. The ARRT was organized in: a. 1898, shortly after Roentgen discovered the X-ray b. 1902, by members of the ASRT c. 1912, by the Roentgen Ray Society and ASRT d. 1922, by the Roentgen Ray Society and RSNA ANS: D 5. The ARRT certifying tests are: a. monitored by a certified and registered technologist b. electronically taken by applicants c. scheduled for specific dates and times d. available for student review ANS: B 6. ARRT certification requirements consist of: a. high moral and ethical conduct b. completion of appropriate didactic and clinical education in the field being tested c. successful completion of the certifying examination d. all of the above ANS: D 7. Maintaining certification in good standing requires the following, except: a. moral and ethical conduct b. payment of an annual fee c. evidence of continued education d. evidence of continued employment ANS: D 8. The ARRT requires renewal of certification: a. biannually b. semiannually c. every 5 years d. annually ANS: D 9. The mission of the ARRT is to: a. recognize individuals who are qualified in radiologic technology b. set standards for education for radiologic technologists c. survey educational programs for evaluation of standards d. place graduates in the job market ANS: A 10. Mandatory continuing education was instituted for all of the following reasons except: a. to prevent professional obsolescence

b. to advance the profession c. to reinforce the cultural and ethnic status d. to reinforce the code of ethics ANS: C 11. Registered technologists must show evidence of continuing education: a. annually b. biannually c. semiannually d. evidence is not required ANS: B 12. Newly registered technologists are given ____ year(s) to accumulate credits. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 ANS: B 13. Continuing education courses for CE points must be approved by: a. RCEEM b. JRC c. USDA d. AEC ANS: A 14. CE credits are given for courses provided that: a. there is a moral or ethical component b. they have been approved by RCEEM c. they are given by a physician d. they are taken at an accredited university ANS: B 15. Registry review sessions may be acceptable for CE credit provided that: a. the session is counted only one-time b. the session is conducted by a registered technologist c. the session is conducted by an ARRT staff member d. registry reviews are never accepted for CE credit ANS: D 16. Mandatory continuing education benefits radiologic technologists by: a. improving the self-esteem of technologists b. encouraging research among its members c. improving their ability to provide patient care d. increasing their economic status ANS: C

17. The evaluation of continuing education was begun in 1978 by the: a. ARRT b. ASRT c. RCEEM d. RSNA ANS: B 18. The organization requiring proof of continuing education is: a. ASRT b. ARRT c. RCEEM d. RSNA ANS: B

Chapter 15: Professional Associations Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The primary function of ACERT and AEIRS is to serve the needs of which group of

professionals? a. Radiology managers b. Staff radiologic technologists c. Sonographers d. Radiologic sciences educators ANS: D 2. The primary function of AHRA is to serve the needs of which group of professionals? a. Radiology managers b. Staff radiologic technologists c. Sonographers d. Radiologic sciences educators ANS: A 3. The ASRT exists to serve the needs of which group of professionals? a. Radiology managers b. All radiologic technologists c. Sonographers d. Radiologic sciences educators ANS: B 4. The practice standards for radiologic technologists are written by which professional

organization? a. ACERT b. ASRT c. AHRA

d. ARRT ANS: B 5. The primary function of ASRT is to provide: a. practice examinations b. legal representation c. continuing education d. malpractice insurance ANS: C 6. National legislation to establish minimum educational requirements for operators of

radiation-producing equipment had its origin in which professional organization? a. ACERT b. ASRT c. AHRA d. AEIRS ANS: B 7. The bimonthly newsmagazine published by the ASRT is called: a. X-Ray Today b. Radiology Management c. Scanner d. Radiologic Technology ANS: C 8. The quarterly journal published by the AHRA is called: a. X-Ray Managers Today b. Radiology Management c. Scanner d. Radiologic Technology ANS: B 9. The curriculum being taught in your radiography program is according to the national

radiography curriculum written by which professional organization? a. ACERT b. ASRT c. AHRA d. AEIRS ANS: B 10. Staff radiologic technologists may apply for educational grants and scholarships because

of the work of which professional organization? a. ACERT Foundation b. ASRT Educational Foundation c. AHRA Education d. AEIRS Educational Foundation

ANS: B

Chapter 16: Clinical Specialization and Career Advancement Callaway: Introduction to Radiologic Science, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Nuclear medicine is useful in: a. radiographing breast tissue b. treatment and diagnosis of diseases c. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) d. sonography ANS: B 2. One advantage of MRI imaging over computed tomography (CT) is: a. the X-ray dose is cut by 50% b. the test is more economical c. the equipment is less expensive d. no X-ray is needed for the test ANS: D 3. Sonography is most often used for: a. bone density studies b. spinal cord imaging c. soft tissue imaging d. none of the above ANS: C 4. Which of the following specialties will most likely be involved in the treatment of

diseases? a. Radiation therapy b. Sonography c. Computed tomography d. Magnetic resonance imaging ANS: A 5. Which of the following modalities will most likely be involved in imaging the pregnant

abdomen? a. MRI b. CT c. Sonography d. Nuclear medicine scanner ANS: C 6. MRI is especially useful in the study of: a. breast tissue b. bone density

c. spinal cord disease d. thyroid disease ANS: C 7. The specialty using sound waves in the diagnosis of disease is: a. computed tomography b. magnetic resonance imaging c. nuclear medicine technology d. diagnostic medical sonography ANS: D 8. The specialty in which contrast medium is most often used is: a. CT b. MRI c. angiography d. none of the above ANS: C 9. The initials RT (R) (CV) (ARRT) would be used by radiologic technologists specializing

in: a. b. c. d.

radiography and cardiovascular imaging computed tomography magnetic resonance imaging bone densitometry

ANS: A 10. Examination of breast tissue is a specialty because: a. breast tissue has little contrast b. it requires special equipment c. of the incidence of breast cancer d. all of the above ANS: D 11. Promotions in radiologic technology are usually based on: a. formal and informal education b. self-motivation of the employee c. individual acceptance of responsibility d. all of the above ANS: D 12. The advantage of taking off-campus university courses is: a. less is required for a degree b. grading of the work is less critical c. the student can continue to work d. moral and ethical conduct is not required ANS: C

13. The ideal radiology administrator will have expertise in: a. accounting b. accounting and business administration c. radiologic technique and management d. state and federal law ANS: C 14. The first wartime X-ray technicians were trained in Europe during World War I by: a. Conrad Roentgen b. Henri Becquerel c. Eddy C. Jerman d. Marie S. Curie ANS: D 15. The first formal X-ray technician training program in the United States was developed by: a. Emile Grubbe b. Henri Becquerel c. Eddy C. Jerman d. Marie S. Curie ANS: C 16. Educators in radiologic technology must have expertise in: a. curriculum design b. assessing the effectiveness of clinical practice c. counseling students in career opportunities d. all of the above ANS: D 17. A career as program director in radiologic technology education requires all of the

following except: a. experience in the field b. master’s degree c. civic and community activities d. proficiency in curriculum design ANS: C 18. The radiation safety officer/health physicist is certified by: a. the ARRT b. the ASRT c. a board of health physicists d. a board of radiologists ANS: C 19. Postgraduate education (education beyond the basic radiologic technologist) is required for

the following careers except: a. program director

b. radiographer c. angiographer d. clinical coordinator ANS: B