Test 1 Chapters 1-4 Flashcards
Process by which an atom loses or gains an electron
Ionization!
Bone Densitometry
Measurement of bone density
(DEXA)
The ability to do work
Energy
Energy transmitted through space or through a medium
Radiation!
Who discovered X-rays??
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen
The nonionizing form of Radiation?
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
A form of mechanical energy?
Images recorded through sound waves?
Sound
Sonography
A form of electromagnetic energy that has the ability to ionize atoms
Gamma Radiation
What day did Rontgen discover X-ray?
November 8, 1895
What initials on our name badge should we have -after completing the program and testing through ARRT?
RT (R)
Registered Technologist (Radiography)
Didactic faculty
Clinical coordinator
Program director
Classroom
Clinical teachings
Must have masters degree and are responsible for entire educational program
MDs must complete what highest level of education?
Baccalaureate degree + 4 years of medical school
Accreditation
Process by which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program that meets specific criteria
Voluntary process by which an agency grants recognition to an individual usually by examination
Certification
Document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by JRC
Standards
State grants permission to individual to practice their profession
Licensure
ASRT
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Their goals are to advance th profession. In patient care and quality, and educational guides
The ability to decrease the negative effects of stress but not eliminate them
Buffers
Demand on time, energy, and resources with an element of threat
Stress
Planned positive activities to balance hassles
Uplifts
Physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by a real or imagined threat
Fight or flight response
The biggest thief of time is
Indecision
Worrying robs ……
Our ENERGY!!
The best way to manage time is o practice ….
Self management
The 3 nutritional substances we need physically and mentally are:
Vitamin C, vitamin B complex, magnesium
Case Studies
Real life patient situations that are studied for learning purposes
Who publishes the code of ethics ?
Who publishes the practice standards??
ARRT
ASRT
What personality traits are essential in high quality patient care situations
Critical thinking and problem solving
Joint review committee JRC -does what?
A governing body that makes recommendations regarding accreditation of schools
American college of radiology
Primary purpose is to advance the science in radiology
Unexpected negative changes or events
Activities that decrease negative effects
Hassles
Buffers
Real life patient situations
Exercises or activities to reinforce cognitive concepts through performance
Case studies
Laboratory experiments
The biggest thief of time ?
Indecision
Demand on time,,energy, and resources with some threat
Stress
