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Chapters 1,2,3,4,10,11 Flashcards

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bone densitometry

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measurement of bone density using dual energy x-ray absorption to detect osteoporosis

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cardiac interventional radiography

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

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computed tomography

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recording of a predetermined plane of the body using x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display

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diagnostic medical sonography

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visualization of deep structures of the body using pulses of ultrasonic waves

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echocardiography

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ultrasound of the heart and associated vasculture

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energy

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capacity to operate or work

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ionization

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any process where a neutral atom gains or loses an electron

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MRI

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process of using magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images

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mammography

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radiography of the breast

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nuclear medicine technology

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radiology that uses radioactive substance for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

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PET

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

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radiation

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energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium

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radiation therapy

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treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances

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radiography

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making records of internal structures by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to a film or imaging plate

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radiologic technologist

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one who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology

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radiologist

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Physician who specializes in x-ray or ionizing or non ionizing form of radiation
- diagnosis and treatment

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radiologist assistant

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advanced level of radiographer
- enhances patient care

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radiology

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branch of health science that deals with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the treatment and diagnosis of disease with ionizing and nonionizing radiation

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roentgen ray

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x-ray

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vascular interventional radiography

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procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vascular system

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x-ray

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

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accrediation

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voluntary peer review process where the agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria

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certification

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agency grants recognition to an individual recognition to a person on demonstration ( usually an exam) of specialized skill

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essentials and guidelines

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specifies the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the JRC

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Joint Review Committee

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group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process

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licensure

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process by which a government agency grants permission to individuals to practice their profession

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registry

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list of individuals holding certification in a particular profession

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sponsoring organization

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professional organization that appoints members to the a joint review committee board

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standards

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document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation for an educational program by a joint review committee

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buffers

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activities that decrease negative effects of stress
- do not change stressors

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fight or flight response

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physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by real or imaged threats

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hassles

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unexpected negative changes or events

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in-control language

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statements that reflect and attitude of choice and evoke positive feelings

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out of control language

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words or phrases that express a lack of controls

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stress

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demand of time, energy, and resources with an element of threat

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stressors

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event (both real and fake) that increase the feelings of anxiety

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time management

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practice of self management related to how time is used

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uplifts

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planned positive activities to balance hassles

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worry

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time and energy spent concentrated on things over which we have little or no control

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analysis

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careful examination of the components of a complex situation or problem

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case study

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real life patient situations that are studied and assessed for learning purposes

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critical thinking

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creative action base on profession knowledge and experience involving sound judgment applied with high ethical standards and integrity

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critique

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feedback on the quality of a work or creation in the form of an opinion or review

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evaluation

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judgement or determination of the quality of work

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lab experiments

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exercises or activites used to reinforce cognitive concepts through the performance of planned steps, involves analysis and answering questions

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portfolio

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collection and self assessment of student work and accomplishments

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practice standards

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defining statements of the professional role and performance criteria for a practitioner

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problem solving

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answering questions in a method manner to resolve a question

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reflection

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use of recording in a journal and personal review of current and past practices to improve future decision making process

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role playing

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acting out a situation in a realistic manner

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synthesis

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combining multiple areas of knowledge to create new work or understanding

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teamwork

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collaboration with others on a healthcare team to provide quality patient care

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advanced directive

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legal document that provides guidance to the health care team if the person is not able to make decisions regarding their medical care

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communication

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exchange of information, thoughts, messages
- includes the accurate conveyance of information, clear self expression, and transmission of info and ideas to others

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emotional intelligence

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ability to evaluate, perceive, and control emotions

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gerontology

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study of older adults

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inpatient

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someone who has been admitted to the hospital

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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model of human needs
- 5 levels- physiological, safety, belongingness and love, esteem

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non-verbal communication

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exchange of info, thoughts, and messages using methods other than words of speech

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outpatient

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patient who comes into a health care facility for diagnosis or treatment, does not stay overnight

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palpation

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application of light pressure with the fingers

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paralanguage

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music of language, cadence and rhythm of speech

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patient assessment

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objective evaluation and determination of the patient’s status

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patient autonomy

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ability and right of patients to make independent decisions regarding medical care

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verbal communication

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messages sent using spoken work
- can be dramatically shaped by vocab, clarity, tone, pitch of voice, and organization of sentences

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assimilation

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process when one person gives up their original cultural language and identity and melts into another, larger group

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bias

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prejudice, thinking negatively of others without justifications

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biculturalism

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ability to negotiate 2 or more cultures competently

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cultural

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relating to one’s culture

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culture

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all socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work
- by particular classes, communities, populations

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discrimination

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actions involved in the unequal or prejudiced treatment of people because they belong to a certain category, group, or race

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diverse

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differing from one another
- distinct characters, qualities, or elements

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diversity

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fact or quality of being diverse, different

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ethnic

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designating any groups or division of humankind
- distinguished by customs, characteristics, language, and common history

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ethnicity

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ethnic affiliation or classification

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ethnocentrism

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viewing norms and values of one’s culture as absolute and using them as a standard against others

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gender

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chromosomal designation of female and male

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homophobia

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irrational fear of and hostility towards homosexuals

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LGBTQ +

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used to describe anyone who identifies as homosexual
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer

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mental and physicals abilities

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capacity to perform cognitive and psychomotor tasks

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race

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population that differs from others in the relative frequency of some gene or genes

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racism

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belief in superiority
- leads to discrimination and prejudice toward races considered

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religion

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belief in a divine or superhuman power or powers
- to be obeyed and worshipped as the creator and rulers of the universe

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