Radiology Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the father of radiation
A
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen ion 1895
2
Q
Why do we take radiation for granted
A
1 - We cannot see it
2 - We get comfortable being around it
3 - We don’t see any immediate effects of it
3
Q
What are the three key points to radiation safety
A
Time - less is best
Distance - inverse square law - further away the better
Lead Shielding. - Vest, Apron, Thyroid Guard and Glasses
4
Q
What does Cephalad mean
A
Towards the head
5
Q
What does Caudal mean
A
Towards the feet
6
Q
What is radiopaque
A
Intensely white object
7
Q
What is radiolucent
A
Darker, shadowy tissue or object
