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
