Mid Term Flashcards

1
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What is the Main goal of ARRT?

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Credentialing agency

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2
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Through which agency do candidates gain their certification ?

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ARRT

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3
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What does ARRT stand for?

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American registry of radiologic technologists

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4
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What is the ARRT established by?

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Radiologic society of North America

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5
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ARRT Examines and certifies candidates in which areas?

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CT,MRI,MAMMO

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6
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What does ASRT stand for?

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American society of radiologic technologists

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Who does ASRT represent?

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Students, teachers, managers, admin

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8
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Who does ASRT represent?

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Students, teachers, managers, admin members from radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy.

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9
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What are the goals of the ASRT?

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Advance professions and mantain high standards for education and advance patient care

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10
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What is the function of ASRT ?

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Publishes peer review journals, referred journals, education curriculum guidelines

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11
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What does the JRCERT stand for?

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Joint review committee on education in radiologic technology

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12
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What is the JRCERT?

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Voluntary peer review process

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13
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How many programs does the jrcert accredit?

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Over 750 programs

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14
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How often do we need to renew ARRT?

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Every year

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15
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How often do we need to renew NYS?

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Every 4 years

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16
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How often do we need to renew CE credits?

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To ARRT every 2 years (24 CE credits)

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17
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What does CQR STAND for?

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Continued qualification requirements

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18
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How often do we take the national boards?

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Only once

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19
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CQR must be completed every what?

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Every 10 years

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20
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CQR is a test that looks for what?

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Gaps in knowledge, skill and specific CE credits, topics are assigned

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21
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CE credits are used as proof for what?

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Renewal and to meet their requirements as well

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22
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Whats another term for the CQR?

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PLAN FOR REMEDIATION

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23
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What is accreditation?

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Voluntary peer review process, agency grants recognition to institution for program of study that meets criteria

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24
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What does accreditation do?

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Sets education standards, ensures compliance with standards, set by sponsoring organization, has a board of directors which is the JRC (joint review committee)

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25
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National boards definition?

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Agency recognizes person by examination

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26
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What is required to be upheld by professional certification?

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CE credits

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27
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Is the professional certification voluntary or involuntary?

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Voluntary by the person

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28
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Is the professional certification voluntary or involuntary?

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Voluntary by the person

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29
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True or false? Fees are paid to hold a certification once exam passed

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True

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30
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What is registry?

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List of people holding their certification and credentials

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31
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The registry is sponsored by?

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Appropriate profession (nursing, radiography,physicians, physical therapy,etc) to be recognized on registry

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32
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State license requirements vary by what?

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State

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33
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For New York State licensure what is sufficient?

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ARRT

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34
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True or false. You don’t pay for a state license in New York

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False YOU DO HAVE TO PAY 😔

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35
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What are some important things professional societies do?

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Provide CE
educational meetings
Scholarships
Represent members of our governing/ruling bodies

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36
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What does ISRRT stand for?

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International society of radiographers and radiologic technologists

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37
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What does NYSSRS stand for?

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New York State radiologic sciences

38
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What dos AAPM stand for?

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American association of physicists in medicine 💊

39
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What does ACR stand for?

A

American college of radiology

40
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What is the ACR known for?

A

Gold standards

41
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What does the ACR sites sponsor?

A

Rad info for patients
Does in CT and X-RAY
image wisely

42
Q

What is radiation?

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The energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through “matter”

43
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What is energy?

A

The capacity to do work

44
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Forms of energy

A

Mechanic
Electrical
Heat
Nuclear
Electromagnetic

45
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Ionization

A

High energy; can knock off an electron when interacting with matter

46
Q

True or false
X-ray is a form of high energy that can ionize matter

A

True

47
Q

Electrocardiography

A

Measures electrical impulses of the heart or brain

48
Q

What kind of energy is sound?

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Mechanical energy

49
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Where does nuclear energy come from?

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A radioactive source and can be used for medical imaging and treatment

50
Q

Name everything on electromagnetic spectrum (from lowest frequency to highest)

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Radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray, GammaRay

51
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“Imaging sciences“

A

Is more commonly used today by medical facilities or books describing more than one modality

52
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What is radiography?

A

Making a record or image of internal structures of the body with x-rays or gamma rays

53
Q

What did Edward Jenner accomplish?

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He introduced a smallpox vaccine into an eight year-old boy and successfully inoculated him

54
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What did Louis Pasteur accomplish?

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He proved the germ theory of infection and threw this theory pasteurization was developed

55
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When was radiologic technology born?

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November 8, 1895

56
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What did Wilhelm Rontgen accomplish?

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He is responsible for discovery of x-rays

57
Q

What was the first radiograph that was taken and recorded of?

A

Wilhelm Rontgen’s wife’s hand

58
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A radiologic technologist is a general term apply to someone who works in radiography with ___________.

A

Ionizing radiation

59
Q

True or false

An RT can not be a radiation therapist

A

False

60
Q

What does a radiographer do?

A

Use x-rays to create images of the body

61
Q

True or false

A radiographer can administer contrast media in order to see the gastrointestinal tract or urinary system

A

True

62
Q

True or false

Radiographers do not assist radiologists during more specialized contrast procedures, like a myelogram or an arthrogram

A

False

63
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In order to become an RT one must complete

A

Certificate program (hospital based)
An associates degree
Bachelors degree

64
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Those who go through a certificate program must have a(n) _______________ though as stated by the national boards.

A

Associates degree

65
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Technologist

A

A general term that applies to an individual who is skilled in a particular area

66
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Technician

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A term that refers to a person who performs procedures that require attention to detail

67
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What is the major difference between a tech technologist and a technician?

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The level of education; some technicians are trained on the job and require minimal education and technologists have specific education, educational levels and training

68
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What is an occupational therapist?

A

They help those with physical or emotional illnesses

69
Q

What is a physical therapist?

A

They help restore muscle strength, and coordination with exercises and devices

70
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What is a respiratory therapist?

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They help treat patients with difficulties breathing, or can intubate patients in emergencies

71
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Who is usually at the top of the organization structure?

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A board of directors, CEO, or president

72
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What is a mission statement?

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It describes the reason for the business and guiding force. Basically why they exist.

73
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What is a vision statement?

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Describes beliefs, processes, driving forces, future or long-term impact and goals

74
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What are the functions of management?

A

Staff
Directing
Coordinating

75
Q

List some external committees

A

The joint commission
State Department of health
Occupational Safety and Health Administration “OSHA”
The American College of radiology “ ACR”

76
Q

Mammography is the only modality regulated by _______________ and must be ________ accredited

A

FDA and ACR

77
Q

List some internal agencies

A

Safety committee
The safety committee
Infection control committee
Radiation safety committee
Picture archive and communications systems (PACS)

78
Q

__________ is where your image goes to live

A

PACS

79
Q

What does the Mammography Quality Standards Act say?

A

Any facility providing mammography must be ACR accredited to be certified by the FDA. Ensure access to high-quality care and required for Medicare reimbursement.

80
Q

What does HIPAA stand for?

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

81
Q

Increase awareness to limit dose and unnecessary procedures. Reduce the harmful effects of radiation among sensitive populations. What am I?

A

Image Wisely and Gently Campaigns

82
Q

What does the joint commission do?

A

Regulate quality and safety of patient care. Hospitals “volunteer“ but this affects reimbursement rates.

83
Q

What is the acronym for critical thinking and problem-solving?

A

IIFS

84
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What does the first “I” in IIFS stand for?

A

Identify the problem

85
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What does the second “I” IIFS stand for?

A

Investigate the problem

86
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What does the “F“ in IIFS stand for?

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Formulate a viable solution

87
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What does the “S” in IIFS stand for?

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Select the best solution

88
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In the step “investigate the problem“ what do you do?

A

Examine the issue, what you know versus don’t, review all angles and get the key factors

89
Q

In the step “formulate a viable solution” what do we do?

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Consider develop and formulate all possible solutions or responses. Don’t forget about ethics and standards, get additional help and expertise if needed.

90
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In the step “select the best” what do you do?

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Proceed with the best solution or outcome for the patient even though more than one option might exist. After, reflect on the situation, and if you would do things different in the future, perhaps from what’s learned.

91
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What are some specific examples of when you need critical thinking in healthcare?

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Non-English speaking patient
Visually or hearing impaired patient
Children, including Nicu babies
Morbidly obese patients
Medical emergencies
Image evaluation for the radiographer
Car and motorcycle accident