intro to radiography

Question 1

what is the difference between radiology & radiography?

Answer 1

radiology is specialty of medicine which uses imaging to diagnose & treat patients
radiography is an imaging technique which uses radiation to view objects

Question 2

what does radiolucent mean?

Answer 2

darker areas on an image

Question 3

what does radiopaque mean?

Answer 3

lighter areas on an image

Question 4

what is a benefit to radiographs?

Answer 4

able to see structures that the naked eye can’t see

Question 5

what are X-rays a form of?

Answer 5

electromagnetic radiation
Electrons accelerated to a very high speed &
made to collide with a block of metal

Question 6

what are some risks of Ionising radiation?

Answer 6

can cause cancer
tissue damage eg skin burns, hair loss

Question 7

what is the legislation in place
regarding the use of ionising radiation to protect staff?

Answer 7

IRR 2017
Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017

Question 8

what is the legislation in place regarding the use of ionising radiation to protect patients?

Answer 8

IRMER 2017
Ionising radiation medical exposure regulations 2017

Question 9

why is it important to justify medical exposures?

Answer 9

due to the risks of ionising radiation