Question

48. All states require licensure to be employed as a Radiologic Technologist A. True B. False 49. Ultrasound and MRI uses ionizing radiation to develop their radiologic images A. True B. False 50. Ventilation Perfusion studies uses radiopharmaceuticals to aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism A. True B False

Answer 1

48. FALSE

while most states require some sort of certification or licencing , in some states , there is no formal education or training required to be hired as a radiologic technologist.

49. FALSE

ultrasound and Magnetic resonance imaging MRI do not use ionising radiation. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound wawes and MRIt uses magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures.

ionising radiation is employed in Xrays, mammography, ct scans, fluoroscopy etc.

50. TRUE

the ventilation perfusion scan is used to see how well air moves and blood flows through the lungs, most often use to detect a pulmonary embolism or blood clot in lungs.