Lecture 1: Intro to Diagnostic Imaging Flashcards
Do PTs study imaging for diagnostic purposes
Yes, mainly in a direct access sometimes
Information that PTs seek about radiographs, is/are (the same/very different) of x ray reports
very different
Why should PTs study imaging?
- To be able recognize WHEN diagnostic imaging is needed and when it is not needed
- Integrate info from the xray report to the treatment plan
- Communicate effectively regarding imaging with other professionals
- Visual understand the image to obtain info that may not be written on the report
____ is the branch of medicine concerned with radioactive substances including x-rays, radioactive isotopes, and ionizing radiations.
radiology
(radiologist/radiographer) MD specializing in radiology
radiologist
(radiologist/radiographer) RT-technician that makes the images
radiographer
What is the newest or most common terminology for radiology
diagnostic imaging or medical imaging
____ ____ encompasses the expanded scope of radiologic practice that includes the application of x-rays, radioactive isotopes, and ionizing radiations for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease
diagnostic/medical imaging
Diagnostic imaging includes the expanded scope of radiologic practice that includes _____, ____, and ___ of disease
prevention, diagnosis, treatment
True or False:
Ultrasound, MRI, and interventional techniques such as a cardiac catheter are examples of diagnostic imaging
true
What are the three radiologic practice areas of diagnostic imaging
- interventional radiology
- Radiation oncology
- Diagnostic imaging
Interventional radiology is for (treatment/prevention & diagnosis pathology)
treatment
radiation oncology is used for (treatment/prevention & diagnosis pathology)
treatment
Diagnostic imaging is used for (treatment/prevention & diagnosis pathology)
prevention and diagnosis pathology
_____ imaging is a subspecialty of radiology concerned with diagnostic evaluation of the musculoskeletal system
musculoskeletal
What is the former name of musculoskeletal imaging
orthopedic radiology
Why was the name of orthopedic radiology changed to musculoskeletal imaging
Because orthopedic radiology makes it seem like it only involves bone, but it really involves bone and muscle
A fundamental tool of musculoskeletal imagine is ____ radiography and includes plain films, contrast enhanced radiographs, and conventional tomography
conventional
CT scans were developed from the concept of ____ ____
conventional radiography
