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1
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Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis

A

Bone Densitometry (BD)

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Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system

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Cardiac interventional Radiography (CI)

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3
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Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then process by a computer for display on a monitor.

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Computed tomography (CT)

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Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflection of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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5
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Ultrasonographic imaging of the heart and associated vasculature

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Echocardiography

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Capacity to operate or work

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Energy

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

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Ionization

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Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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9
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Radiography of the breast

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Mammography

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Branch of radiography that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

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Nuclear Medicine Technology

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The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and systems

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

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12
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Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium

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Radiation

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Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances

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Radiation Therapy

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Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system

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Radiography

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General term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology

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Radiologic Technologists (R.T.)

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Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

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Radiologists

17
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An advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care

A

Radiologist Assistant (R.A.)

18
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Branch of the health sciences, dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy, and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease, by means of both ionizing (e.g., roentgen rays) and non-ionizing (e.g., ultrasound) radiation

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Radiology

19
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Synonym for x-ray

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Roentgen Ray

20
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Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the vascular system

A

Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)

21
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Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped

A

X-ray

22
Q

How long ago does humankind attempt to treat and cure diseases be dated back to?

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5000 years

23
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Who is the Greek physician known as the father of western medicine?

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Hippocrates

24
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What sciences use energy to create images of the human body?

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Medical radiation

25
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Some energies create _______ in human tissue

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Ionizations

26
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Energies that are used or kept at what levels for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes?

A

Safe levels 

27
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Which radiologic and imaging sciences are NON-ionizing?

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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) -magnetic

Ultrasound - sound

Thermography - heat

Echocardiography - electrical

28
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When was the scientific method applied to medicine?

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The 17th century

29
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Who discovered the role of germs in disease process?

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Louis Pasteur

30
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When were antibiotics and vaccines discovered?

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The 20th century

31
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When was human genetic code (DNA) discovered?

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Mid-20th century

32
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_______ discovered the first x-ray in ________ (month, day, and year). He received the Nobel peace prize in physics in ________. The first known x-ray was of __________.

A

Wilhelm C. Röntgen

November 8, 1895

1901

His wife’s hand

33
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Who provides credentialing and primary, post-primary, and 15 other disciplines?

Hint: they are also internationally recognized.

A

The American registry of radiologic technologists (ARRT)

34
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When was the ARRT founded?

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1922

35
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Hospitals are, “communities within ________.”

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Communities

36
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Who developed clinical practice standards for radiography?

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The American society of radiologic technologists (ASRT)

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