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Chapter 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
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father of western medicine

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Hippocrates

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2
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who was the first to demonstrate the function of the heart and circulation of the blood without a microscope

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william harvey

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3
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dutch zoologist and described bacteria

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anton van leeuwenhock

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4
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developed the smallpox vaccine made from live cowpox

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edward jenner

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5
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established that germs cause disease and developed the process of pasteurization

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louis pasteur

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6
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developed tuberculin as a test for tuberculosis

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robert koch

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7
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developed foundation of modern nursing and reformer of hospital sanitation methods “pioneer of nursing”

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florence nightingale

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8
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discovered penicillin

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sir alexander fleming

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9
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salk vaccine, helped treat diseases caused by hormone imbalance

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jonas salk

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10
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discovered DNA

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francis crick and james watson

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11
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promises cures for a variety of hereditary diseases and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceuticals have been developed. gene therapy

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human genome project

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12
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father of radiology

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wilhelm conrad rontgen

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13
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developed a large glass tube partially evacuated; has a cathode and anode attached to an electrical supply

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crooks tube ; Sir william Crooks

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14
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wilhelm conrad rontgen developed xrays on

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november 8, 1985

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15
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the first xray was of

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wilhelm’s wife (Bertha’s) hand with a ring

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16
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honored as the first nobel prize winner for physics in 1901

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wilhem conrad rontgen

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17
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uses iodinated contrast media to aid in diagnosing disease of the heart and blood vessels

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cardiovascular interventional radiography (VI)- angioplasty

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18
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placing a catheter into the heart is called

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cardiac catherization

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19
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uses radioactive substances to image the body and treat disease

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nuclear medicine

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20
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used to diagnose osteoporosis

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bone densitometry

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21
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measurement of the lumbar spine and hip is most often performed when diagnosing

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osteoporosis (bone densitometry)

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22
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visualization of structures of the body by recording the reflection of pulses of high frequency sound wave directed into tissue

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medical sonography

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23
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capacity to operate or work

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energy

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24
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energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium(matter)

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radiation

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25
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energy forms for imaging (6)

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  1. sound-mechanical
  2. electrical
  3. heat (thermal)
  4. magnetic
  5. electromagnectic
  6. nuclear
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26
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xrays have the ability to ionize when

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a neutral atom gains or loses an electron

27
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xrays are created when electrons,

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moving at high speeds are suddenly stopped

28
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the making of records, known as ___, of internal structures of the bodynby passage of xrays through the body to act on a specifically sensitized film or imaging plate or system

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radiographs

29
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uses high frequency sound energy to create images; does not create ionizations

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medical sonography (ultrasounds)

30
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high strength magnetic fields and radio waves to create images; no ionizations

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MR)

31
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uses xray energy and sophisticated software to create images of the human body; shows different planes of the body

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CT (CAT) scan

32
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gamma radiation; uses energy of the atom to create images ; uses radioactive isotopes to create gamma radiation

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nuclear energy

33
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uses xrays to visualize blood vessels and heart anatomy

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cardiovascular interventional imaging (angiography)

34
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requires the use of a catheter and injection of xray contrast material to visualize anatomy

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cardiovascular interventional imaging (angiography)

35
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must be compiled by the program according to the guidelines set by JRCERT

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self study

36
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only agency recognized by the US Department of education to accredit radiography program

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Joint review committee on education in radiologic technology (JRCERT)

37
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registered diagnostic medical sonographer

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RDMS

38
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ASRT

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American society of radiologic technologist

39
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AERS

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association of educators in radiologic sciences

40
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ACR

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american college of radiology

41
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AMA

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American medical association

42
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an effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a special catheter with a balloon tip is

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angiplasty

43
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study of diseases of muscles and bones is

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orthopedics

44
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discipline that visualizes sectional anatomy by the recording of a predetermined plane in the body is

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computed tomography (CT)

45
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organization that certifies individuals in radiography

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American registy of radiologic technologists

46
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organization that represents the interest of radiologic technologists to the public and federal government

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american society of radiologic technologists

47
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organization is a sponsor of the Joint Review committee on education in radiologic technology and the american registry of radiologic technologists

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american society of radiologic technologists

48
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Comprehensive document that is complied by the program acknowledging the guidelines set by the accrediting agency

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self study

49
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Currently nominated by the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Radiologic technologists, the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, and the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators

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joint review committee on education in radiologic technology (JRCERT)

50
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the principle organization of physicians trained in radiology and medical radiation physics.

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ACR American college of radiology

51
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Group of people appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process

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Joint review committee (JRC)

52
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True or False:
Accreditation is a voluntary peer-review process.

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true

53
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promotes and regulates all aspects of medicine in the US.

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AMA American medical association

54
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who is the national registry sponsored by?

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ARRT- american registry of radiologic technologists

55
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Radiologic technology accreditation is carried out through the…

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JRC and it’s affiliations (JRCDMS/ JRCERT/ JRCNMT)

56
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RTs are represented by the

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ASRT- American society of radiologic technologists

57
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The ACR and the ASRT became cosponsors of the….

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ARRT- American registry of radiologic technologists

58
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photoelectric absorption

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electron is totally absorbed

59
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what is responsible for occupational exposure

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compton scattering

60
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xrays travel in

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waves

61
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xrays are manmade form of

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electromagnetic energy

62
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the longer the wavelength, the ___ energy

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less

63
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provides guidelines for physician/ patient relationships, the right to privacy, and for the treatment of curative purposes only

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Hippocratic Oath

intro to radiology (2 decks)

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