MI Application In RT Flashcards
1
Q
What are the principle densities on plan x-ray?
A
- air = black
- fat = dark grey
- soft tissue = light grey
- bone = off white
- contrast = bright white
2
Q
What is computed radiography (CR)?
A
- is a cassette based digital radiography
- has imaging plate, CR cassette, image reader, image display device
- plates are reusable
3
Q
What is a digital radiography (DR)?
A
- no longer have a separate image to get an image
- digital detector require fewer x-rays to optimially represent anatomical information
4
Q
What is the advantage of digital imaging?
A
- image manipulation
- image transmission
- image storage and compression
- image analysis and reconstruction
5
Q
What is the bone pathological assessment?
A
- B: bones, congruency of joints
- O: opacities
- L: lucencies
- T: trabecular
- S: soft tissue
6
Q
What is the medico-legal?
A
- AHPRA (Australian Health Practioner Regulation Agency)
- radiation health
- AIR (Australian institute of radiographer)
- ARPANSA (Australian radiation protection and nuclear safety agency)
