Chapter 1 (general Knowlege) Flashcards
Define Radiological Technology
A healthcare profession that includes diagnostic imaging technologists and radiation therapists
What is a radiographer
A radiologic technologist who gives ionizing radiation to perform radiographic procedurws
Reasons radiologic technologists produce images?
-evaluate image quality
-accuracy
- appropriateness relative to diagnoses/ procedures
What is the fundamental responsibility of a radiographer
ALARA “as low as reasonably achievable
What does ALARA stand for?
As low as reasonably possible
Who writes the radiography practice standards?
ASRT
What does ASRT stand for?
American Society of Radiological Technology
What does the ASRT do?
-define practice of radiography
-describe necessary education/ certification
-includes the radiographer scope of practice
Whats another name for a Radiologic Technologist
Radiographer
Define ethics?
Healthy professionals moral responsibility and science of appropriate conduct towards others
Who provides code of ethics that radiographers follow?
ARRT
What does ARRT stand for?
American Registry of Radiological Technology?
What in the room should be cleaned with a damp cloth?
-mechanical parts of machine
-tabletop
-supporting structure
-collimater
When should the table top be cleaned?
After every patient use
What should be cleaned with alcohol/dry cloth?
-overhead systems
-xray tubes
-other parts that conduct electricity
