Test 1 Chapters 1-4 Flashcards

1
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Process by which an atom loses or gains an electron

A

Ionization!

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2
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Bone Densitometry

A

Measurement of bone density

(DEXA)

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3
Q

The ability to do work

A

Energy

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4
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Energy transmitted through space or through a medium

A

Radiation!

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5
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Who discovered X-rays??

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Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen

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6
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The nonionizing form of Radiation?

A

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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7
Q

A form of mechanical energy?

Images recorded through sound waves?

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Sound

Sonography

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8
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A form of electromagnetic energy that has the ability to ionize atoms

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Gamma Radiation

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9
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What day did Rontgen discover X-ray?

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November 8, 1895

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10
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What initials on our name badge should we have -after completing the program and testing through ARRT?

A

RT (R)

Registered Technologist (Radiography)

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11
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Didactic faculty
Clinical coordinator
Program director

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Classroom
Clinical teachings
Must have masters degree and are responsible for entire educational program

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12
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MDs must complete what highest level of education?

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Baccalaureate degree + 4 years of medical school

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13
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Accreditation

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Process by which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program that meets specific criteria

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14
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Voluntary process by which an agency grants recognition to an individual usually by examination

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Certification

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15
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Document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by JRC

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Standards

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16
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State grants permission to individual to practice their profession

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Licensure

17
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ASRT

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

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Their goals are to advance th profession. In patient care and quality, and educational guides

18
Q

The ability to decrease the negative effects of stress but not eliminate them

A

Buffers

19
Q

Demand on time, energy, and resources with an element of threat

A

Stress

20
Q

Planned positive activities to balance hassles

A

Uplifts

21
Q

Physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by a real or imagined threat

A

Fight or flight response

22
Q

The biggest thief of time is

A

Indecision

23
Q

Worrying robs ……

A

Our ENERGY!!

24
Q

The best way to manage time is o practice ….

A

Self management

25
Q

The 3 nutritional substances we need physically and mentally are:

A

Vitamin C, vitamin B complex, magnesium

26
Q

Case Studies

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Real life patient situations that are studied for learning purposes

27
Q

Who publishes the code of ethics ?

Who publishes the practice standards??

A

ARRT

ASRT

28
Q

What personality traits are essential in high quality patient care situations

A

Critical thinking and problem solving

29
Q

Joint review committee JRC -does what?

A

A governing body that makes recommendations regarding accreditation of schools

30
Q

American college of radiology

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Primary purpose is to advance the science in radiology

31
Q

Unexpected negative changes or events

Activities that decrease negative effects

A

Hassles

Buffers

32
Q

Real life patient situations

Exercises or activities to reinforce cognitive concepts through performance

A

Case studies

Laboratory experiments

33
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The biggest thief of time ?

A

Indecision

34
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Demand on time,,energy, and resources with some threat

A

Stress