chapter 1 & 2

Question 1

x-rays are formed from ______ ______

Answer 1

electromagnetic energy

Question 2

The electromagnetic energy will create _______ within the living tissue.

Answer 2

ionizations

Question 3

_____ is the capacity to operate or work.

Answer 3

energy

Question 4

any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge

Answer 4

ionization

Question 5

_____ is energy that is transformed by waves through space or through a medium (matter)

Answer 5

Radiation

Question 6

_____ is like a “live” image

Answer 6

Fluoroscopy

Question 7

How many times can we take the national registry?

Answer 7

3

Question 8

We are studying _____ to become _________.

Answer 8

radiography
radiologic technologist or radiographer

Question 9

who is the physician who interoperates the images we take ?

Answer 9

Radiologist

Question 10

who discovered x-rays?

Answer 10

wilhelm rontgen

Question 11

what year did rontgen win the nobel prize?

Answer 11

1901

Question 12

What was the glass tube that Rontgen used called?

Answer 12

Crooks tube

Question 13

what was on the cardboard that began to glow?

Answer 13

Barium Platinocyanide (BP)

Question 14

What was the first x-ray?

Answer 14

his wifes hand

Question 15

how many properties of x-ray did rontgen discover?

Answer 15

12

Question 16

how did rongten die?

Answer 16

colon cancer

Question 17

what does PACS stand for?

Answer 17

Picture archiving and communication system

Question 18

what were x-rays first known as?

Answer 18

Rontgen Rays

Question 19

What happens to electrons during an x-ray?

Answer 19

moving at high speeds then suddenly stopped

Question 20

what do we create?

Answer 20

record or image

Question 21

what does the image appear on?

Answer 21

Image Plate (IP) or Digital detector (DR)

Question 22

A radiograph is made by sending _____ through the body.

Answer 22

X-rays

Question 23

what is used to produce ultrasounds?

Answer 23

Sound waves

Question 24

what is a contradiction?

Answer 24

something within a patient that doesnt allow them to get an MRI

Question 25

What is used in an MRI?

Answer 25

Strong magnetic field with radio waves

Question 26

what is used in cath lab or CVIT?

Answer 26

Iodinated contrast media to see structures of the heart and blood vessels

Question 27

what is mammography?

Answer 27

radiologic examination of the breasts

Question 28

what type of material is used in Nuclear Med.?

Answer 28

Radioactive

Question 29

Nearly half of the RTs in the US belong to what society?

Answer 29

ASRT

Question 30

Who is the national exam taken through?

Answer 30

ARRT

Question 31

A professional society whos primary purpose is to advance the science of radiology, improve patient service, and encourage continued education is ______

Answer 31

ACR

Question 32

What organization certifies that Radiologists have completed all components?

Answer 32

ABR

Question 33

Kentucky will put all RT’s through a process called ______.

Answer 33

Licensure

Question 34

What process does WKCTC go through to be recognized for meeting special criteria?

Answer 34

Accreditation

Question 35

what group of people are appointed to oversee the accreditation process?

Answer 35

JRC

Question 36

What additional opportunities besides working directly with patients does an RT have?

Answer 36

Education
Administration
Sales

Question 37

OSHA enforces safety for

Answer 37

employees only

Question 38

What are the 3 stages of clinicals?

Answer 38

Observe
Assist
Perform

Question 39

_______ Is when the RT is standing right beside you and helping you.

Answer 39

Direct supervision

Question 40

______ is when the RT is in the other room but is available if needed.

Answer 40

Indirect supervision

Question 41

what does SBAR stand for?

Answer 41

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

Question 42

the ____ is who regulates us and gives permission to use machines

Answer 42

NRC