Vocab Adler Ch.1

Question 1

Capacity to operate or work

Answer 1

Energy

Question 2

Process by which a neutral atom gains or loses and electron (acquiring a net charge).

Answer 2

Ionization

Question 3

PET Scan

Answer 3

Positron Emission Tomography

Question 4

Creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and systems.

Answer 4

PET

Question 5

Energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium.

Answer 5

Radiation

Question 6

Branch of radiology involved in the tx of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances.

Answer 6

Radiation Therapy

Question 7

Roentgen Ray

Answer 7

X-ray

Question 8

Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped.

Answer 8

X-ray

Question 9

Branch of health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and the dx and tx of disease by means of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. (For example, X-ray and ultrasound.)

Answer 9

Radiology

Question 10

Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in dc and tx of disease.

Answer 10

Radiologist

Question 11

ALARA

Answer 11

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Question 12

NRC

Answer 12

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Question 13

Organization in charge of any machine that produces radiation.

Answer 13

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Question 14

“How deep can it penetrate?”

Answer 14

Dmax Depth

Question 15

The ______ the energy, the deeper the penetration.

Answer 15

Higher