Ch. 1 Intro to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences Flashcards
When did the field of radiologic technology began?
Nov. 8, 1895
Another Term for X Rays?
Roentgen Rays
Who discovered X Rays?
- Wilhelm Rontgen, a German physicist, discovered in 1895
- Roentgen was given his first Nobel Prize in physics in 1901
- Died Feb.10, 1923
Radiation
Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium.
Energy
The capacity to operate or work.
Who was Hippocrates?
Greek Physician who is considered the father of Western Medicine
- Believed in the power of nature to heal over time and taught the prevention of diseases through diet & exercise
Who is William Harvey & what is he considered to have laid?
English Physician , who is considered to have laid the foundation of modern medicine.
What did Harvey first demonstrate?
The function of the heart and the circulation of blood
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
- Dutch Zoologist who described bacteria in the 17th century
- he isolated the microorganisms with a microscope he made, with this development the discovery of the capillary system of the blood helped to complete Harvey’s explanation of blood circulation
Edward Jenner
English physician who introduced a vaccine to prevent smallpox
Louis Pasteur
A French Chemist who worked with bacteria to prove the germ theory of infection.
- through his work, the process of pasteurization was developed
Robert Koch
A German bacteriologist, who established the bacterial causes for many infections.
- 1905 received a Nobel Prize for his work in developing tuberculin as a test for tuberculosis
Florence Nightingale
English Nurse, developed the foundations of modern nursing
Sir Alexander Flemcomed
Scottish Bacteriologist, who discovered penicillin in 1928
What form of energy is sound?
Mechanical Energy
The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is?
Radiation
Special protection should be used taken to prevent excessive exposure to?
Ionizing radiation
Which specialty area uses non ionizing form of radiation?
Sonography
MRI
Discover of x Ray occurred in?
1895
An effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a special catheter with a ballon tip is termed?
Angioplasty
A discipline that visualized sectional anatomy by recording of a predetermined plane in the body?
Computed Tomography
The study of diseases of muscles and bones is termed?
Orthopedics
An individual who specializes in carrying out treatments designed to correct and improve the function of a particular body part or system is known as ?
Therapist
Name 2 forms of non-ionizing forms of energy
- Sound Waves (Diagnostic medical sonography)
- MRI
What does ARRT stand for & when was it founded?
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- 1922
What test is most often used to diagnose osteoporosis?
Bone densitometry
What does ASRT stand for?
American society of radiologic technology
What organization certifies educational programs for Radiography?
JRCERT
What are the ionizing modalities?
X Ray
CT
What does JRCERT stand for?
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
What are the different forms of energy? (5)
Mechanical, electrical, heat, nuclear, and electromagnetic
- all of these forms of energy can be described as radiation
What two procedures involve the injection of iodinate contrast media for diagnosing diseases of the heart and blood vessels?
Vascular Interventional Radiography & Cardiac Interventional Radiography
X Rays are capable of causing ____?
Ionization
Therapists
Provide services designed to help patients overcome some form of physical or psychological disability
What are the ionizing imaging modalities?
X Ray & CT
____ is an process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
Ionization
____ is a form of mechanical energy that is transmitted through matter and images of the returning sound wave can be created.
Sound
_____ are images produced using the body’s natural heat source
Thermograms
______ is a form of electromagnetic energy that has the ability to ionize atoms.
Stronger than X Ray
Gamma Radiation
_____ are a human made form of electromagnetic energy
X Rays
Forms of electromagnetic energy ?
X Rays
Gamma Radiation
The radiologic and imaging sciences involves the study of _____
the use of radiation throughout medicine
Radiology
Study of the use of x rays and radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases; using both ionizing and non-ionizing
A ____ is a physician who provides prescriptions & instructions for radiation treatment
Radiation Oncologist
_____ are images from produced using the body’s natural heat source
Thermograms
____ is the branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
During Rontgen discovery, he worked with a ____
Crooks Tube or Cathode Ray Tube?
What is osteoporosis?
Gradual loss of calcium, causing bones to become thin, fragile, and prone to fractures
MRI uses ____
A strong magnetic field and radio waves
