Chapter 26-28
Two specialty areas for nuclear medicine technologists are cardiology and obstetrics / gynecology.
false
___________ is a physician who interprets radiographs
Radiologist
_____ focus on the nervous system, including the brain.
Neurosonographers
Which specific sonographer would help diagnose and treat conditions primarily involving the gallbladder, bile ducts, kidneys, liver, and pancreas?
abdominal sonographers
______________________ produces multiple cross-section images to create a three-dimensional image
MRI
________________ use low-dose X-ray systems to produce images of the breast.
Mammographers
_____ aid mammography in the detection of breast cancer.
breast sonographers
_____ can track blood supply conditions and assist in the accurate biopsy of breast tissue.
breast sonographers
Radiation therapy is sometimes used as the sole treatment for ____________, but it is usually used in conjunction with chemotherapy or surgery.
cancer
An arterial blood sample is drawn when a respiratory therapist needs to analyze the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the patient
true
CT Technologist is a radiologic technologist that specializes in CT.
true
Certification for nuclear medicine technologists is available from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
true
Chemo and radiation therapy are always used in conjunction when treating cancer.
true
Vascular exam studies have become used more routinely related to the rules governing reimbursement.
true
When performing fluoroscopies, radiologic technologists prepare solutions for the patient to drink.
true
Respiratory therapists connect patients who cannot breathe on their own to _____________ that deliver pressurized oxygen into the lungs.
ventilators
Which of the industries employing the largest number of radiologic technologists had the highest annual earnings in 2014?
Federal Executive Branch
In acute care facilities, respiratory therapists are only responsible for working in intensive care units and caring for critically ill patients
false
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) both use nonionizing radio frequencies to generate image contrast.
false
Respiratory therapists help analyze samples and maintain patient records.
false
Respiratory therapy technicians assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments and diagnostic procedures.
false
Respiratory therapy technicians interview patients, perform limited exams, and conduct diagnostic tests.
false
Respiratory therapy technicians use oxygen or oxygen mixtures and chest physiotherapy to treat patients.
false
When performing patient assessments, respiratory therapists can make adjustments to treatment options without a physician's order.
false
____________ produces a substantial number of cross-sectional X-rays of an area of the body.
CT scans
Technologists must adhere to safety standards when preparing radiopharmaceuticals to help do which of the following?
Keep radiation exposure as low as possible
Completed by the cardiovascular technician, a basic electrocardiograph (EKG) requires which of the following?
The attachment of electrodes to the patient's chest
Which organization allows surgical first assistants the opportunity to obtain certification?
all of these are correct
Technologists and technicians wear badges that deflect radiation and minimize their exposure.
false
The minimum educational requirement for a respiratory therapist is a master's degree in respiratory care.
false
A dosimetrist is a technician who is responsible for calculating the dose of radiation that is used in a cancer treatment.
true
The technologists who assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting circulation are known as which of the following?
vascular technicians
Technologists who use ultrasound to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels are referred to as which of the following?
Cardiac sonographers
Aside from their job training, what other skills set would surgical technologists most likely need to have?
Conscientious, have manual dexterity, be emotionally stable
______________ use a solution that the patient must drink, allowing visualization of soft tissues in the body.
Fluoroscopies
During a cardiac catheterization procedure, the cardiovascular technologist is responsible for which of the following?
Monitoring the patient for signs of arrhythmia
_____ may scan blood vessels to assess for abnormalities.
Neurosonographers
_____ and _____ can examine the fetus and track the baby's growth.
Obstetric sonographers and Gynecologic sonographers
_____ and _____ specialize in imaging of the female reproductive system.
Obstetric sonographers and Gynecologic sonographers
In 2014, which industry provided radiologic technologists with the lowest annual salary?
Offices of physicians
Radiation oncologists and __________________ (technicians who calculate the dose of radiation that will be used for treatment) review the patient records to ensure that the treatment plan is working, monitor the amount of radiation exposure that the patient has received, and help keep side effects to a minimum.
dosimetrists
A master's degree in radiation therapy is usually required by most employers of radiation therapists.
false
All states are mandated by the federal government to require licensure of radiologic technologists.
false
All states, with the exception of Florida, require that respiratory therapists be licensed.
false
Job opportunities are expected to continue to grow for respiratory therapists with the vast majority of those openings in _________________.
hospitals
Which of the following is projected to remain the principal employer of diagnostic medical sonographers?
hospitals
Students interested in applying to respiratory therapy programs should take courses in health, biology, _______________, chemistry, and physics.
mathematics
Which technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients and then monitors the characteristics and functions of tissues in which the drug localizes?
nuclear medicine technologist
Respiratory therapists who work in the hospital are involved in areas such as pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation counseling, disease prevention, rapid-response teams, and ___________________, the diagnosis of breathing disorders during sleep, such as apnea
polysomnography
Radiation therapists on the medication radiation oncology team use machines called linear accelerators to administer radiation treatments to cancer patients.
true
Radiation therapists work primarily in outpatient cancer treatment centers.
true
Radiologic technologists and technicians perform testing such as computed tomography and mammography.
true
Respiratory therapists are also known as respiratory care practitioners.
true
Respiratory therapists are called upon to intervene when patients are critically ill and having breathing problems.
true
Respiratory therapists evaluate patients' lung capacities by having them breathe into an instrument that measures the volume and flow of oxygen during inhalation and exhalation.
true
Respiratory therapists may use oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol medication to treat patients who are suffering with respiratory problems.
true
Respiratory therapists use ventilators to deliver pressurized oxygen into the patients' lungs.
true
Respiratory therapists who complete home visits help to facilitate the use of ventilators for patients in their own homes.
true
Respiratory therapy technicians prepare and test equipment before procedures.
true
The average annual salary for a surgical technologist is $43,000, but wages can vary depending on experience and education.
true