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

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Measurement of bone density

(DEXA)

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3
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The ability to do work

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Energy

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4
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Energy transmitted through space or through a medium

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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?

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MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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7
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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?

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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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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

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

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

19
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Demand on time, energy, and resources with an element of threat

20
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Planned positive activities to balance hassles

21
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Physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by a real or imagined threat

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Fight or flight response

22
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The biggest thief of time is

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Indecision

23
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Worrying robs ……

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Our ENERGY!!

24
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The best way to manage time is o practice ….

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Self management

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The 3 nutritional substances we need physically and mentally are:
Vitamin C, vitamin B complex, magnesium
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Case Studies
Real life patient situations that are studied for learning purposes
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Who publishes the code of ethics ? Who publishes the practice standards??
ARRT ASRT
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What personality traits are essential in high quality patient care situations
Critical thinking and problem solving
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Joint review committee JRC -does what?
A governing body that makes recommendations regarding accreditation of schools
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American college of radiology
Primary purpose is to advance the science in radiology
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Unexpected negative changes or events Activities that decrease negative effects
Hassles Buffers
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Real life patient situations Exercises or activities to reinforce cognitive concepts through performance
Case studies Laboratory experiments
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The biggest thief of time ?
Indecision
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Demand on time,,energy, and resources with some threat
Stress