chapt 1 & 2 quiz Flashcards
device that receives the energy of the xray beam and forms the image of the body part
image receptor IR
primary beam of rays
central ray (CR)
the device that restricts the xray beam and minimizes the amount of radiation to the patient
collimator
the distance between the xray tube and the image receptor
SID
the type of muscle movement that cannot be controlled
involuntary
the fundamental responsibility of the radiographer to ensure that each exposure is as low as possible
ALARA
the easiest and most convenient method to control the spread of microorganism
handwashing
a health professionals moral responsibility and the science of appropriate conduct toward others
ethics
the foundation of infection control practices developed by the CDC, designed to reduce the risk for transmission of pathogens
standard precautions
the technical factor of mA multiplied by the exposure time in seconds
mAs
body plane that divides the body into right and left portions
sagittal
the body habitus that applies to 35% of the population
hyposthenic
the division of the skeleton that includes the upper and lower extremities
appendicular
the bone feature that is a small opening where blood and nerves enter and exit the bone
foramina
the study of joint
arthrology
the path of the beam as it exits the tube and goes through the patient to the IR
projection
a specific xray projection that an individual developed
method
the division of the skeleton that includes the skull
axial
the body plane that passes through the area of contact between the upper and lower teeth
occlusal
the body part as seen by the IR (looking back through the body from the IR’s perspective)
view
