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Medical radiation sciences uses ____ to create images of the human body.
Energy
What are 7 energy forms for imaging?
Sound
Electrical
Heat (thermal)
Magnetic
Electromagnetic
Nuclear
X-rays use which type of energy form for imaging?
a. Sound
b. Magnetic
c. Electromagnetic
d. Electrical
c. Electromagnetic
Gamma Radiation uses which type of energy form for imaging?
a. Sound
b. Magnetic
c. Heat
d. Nuclear
e. Electrical
d. Nuclear
___- uses high-frequency sound energy to create medical images.
Sonography
___- uses the energy of high-strength magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the human body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
___- uses x-ray energy and sophisticated software to create images of the human body.
CT Scans
____- uses the energy of the atom to create medical images. The energy form is gamma radiation. (uses radioactive isotopes to create gamma radiation)
Nuclear Medicine
___- uses x-rays to visualize human blood vessels and heart anatomy.
(requires use of a catheter & injection of x-ray contrast material to visualize anatomy).
Cardiovascular Interventional Imaging
___- uses very-high-energy ionizing radiation to treat malignant tumors (cancer).
Radiation Therapy
Radiology was discovered by ___.
Wihelm C. Rongten
What date was Radiology discovered by Wihelm on?
November 8, 1895
When did Rongten revieve a Novel Prize?
In Physics in 1901
Radiology can be referred to by______.......
Radiology
X-ray
Medical Imaging
Diagnostic Services
Imaging Services
Imaging
X-rays are created when..
Electrons are moving at High speed and are suddenly stopped
___- Any process where a neurtral atom gains or loses an electron, therefore acquiring a net charge.
ionization (x-ray)
What are the 3 General Classifications of Organizations?
Accreditation
Certification
Professional Organizations
___- A process to ensure high quality of operations and offerings. (Voluntary, Peer Review-Process) & this involves several areas within health care
Accreditation
____- concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of radiologic technology.
JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
___- governed by a Board of Directors known as the joint review committee
JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
___ accreditation requires demonstrated compliance with minimum requirements known as Essentials and Guidelines or Standards
JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
___- Board members nominated by 4 professional organizations concerned with radiology education (Est. 1969)
JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
___- Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of Medical Sonography.
JRCDMS
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
___ is Sponsored by 9 organizations, and currently accredits approx. 170 institutions dealing with medical Sonography. (Est. 1979)
JRCDMS
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
___- Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of nuclear medicine technology.
JRCNMT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology
___ (Est. 1970) Sponsored by 4 organizations.
Currently accredits approx. 100 nuclear medicine technology programs.
JRCNMT
joint review committee on education in nuclear medicine technology
___- deals with the demonstration of minimum competencies in recognized professional skills and knowledge. (Generally demonstrated by a test)
Certification
___- is a voluntary process and highly sought after by professionals within health care. (It is your personal responsibility to achieve and maintain professional this)
Certification
What are the 3 popular certification agencies in medical imaging?
ARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

ARDMS-American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

NMTCB-Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
___ represent the general welfare of their members
Professional Societies
What are some duties of the Professional Societies?
-Education
-Scholarships
-Research & Special Reports
-Governmental Affairs and Appointments
-Malpractice Insurance Plans
What are the Professional Societies in Medical Imaging (Technologist Organizations):?
AHRA
ASRT
ASE
AEIRS
AVIR
ISRRT
SDMS
ISMRM
SNM
Various state and local societies
What aret he Professional Societies in Medical Imaging (Radiologist and Physicist Organizations):?
AMA
AAPM
ABR
ACR
AIUM
ARRS
RSNA
ASTRO
ISCD
SCAR
SNM
__-deals with the variety of human societies and cultures and examines their similarities and differences
Human Diversity/ Cultural Diversity
What are some Human Diversity Characteristics? (15)
-Age
-Race
-Ethnicity or national origin
-Gender or Sexual Orientation
-Mental & Physical Ability
-Work Style or Ethic
-Geographic Location
-Lifestyle
-Physical Features
-Economic Conditions
-Political Beliefs
-Religious Beliefs
-First Language
-Disability
-Education
What are the 7 KEY diversity Traits?
-Age
-Ethnicity or national Origin
-Race
-Gender
-Sexual Orientation
-Mental Ability
-Physical Ability
How do you embrace diversity?

(7things)
-Knowledge of Cultural Differences is key
-Respect for others & self
-Know your personal biases
Understand the values of the individual regardless of his/her condition in life
-Seek to learn from others you meet and interact with them
-Appreciate the societal value of multiculturalism
-Empathy for others
____ ___- A set of attitudes, congruent behaviors, and policies that come together in an agency, in a system, or among professionals, enabling effective interactions in a cross-cultural or multicultural environment
Cultural Competency
What are 5 KEY elements of Cultural Competency?
1. Valuing Diversity
2. Possessing the capacity for cultural self-assessment
3. Having a consciousness of the dynamics of cross-cultural interaction
4. Institutionalizing cultural knowledge
5. Developing adaptations of service delivery that reflect an understanding of a multicultural environment
What are 5 points for how to become culturally competent?
1. Gain knowledge of other cultures
2. Be willing to engage other cultures
3. Become an excellent multicultural communicator
4. Recognize the value of empathy and practice it
5. Help others understand the value of multiculturalism
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs....
-People strive from a basic level of physiologic needs toward a level of self-actualization
-Each level of needs must be satisfied before an individual proceeds to the next level.
-Patients are often at the lower levels of Maslow's hierarchy
__- deals with a patient's self-esteem
Patient Dignity
What are 6 points of Verbal Communication?
1-Spoken Words
2-Written Words
3-Voice Intonation
4-Slang & Jargon
5-Organization of Sentences
6-Humor
What are 6 points of Nonverbal Communication?
1-Paralanguage
2-Body Language
3-Touch
4-Professional Appearance
5-Physical Presence
6-Visual Contact
What are Common Patient Types? (6 of them)
-Seriously Ill and Traumatized
-Visually Impaired
-Speech and Hearing-Impaired
-Non-English Speaking
-Mentally Impaired
-Substance Abusers
How do you begin with patient communication?
Call the patient's name, identify yourself to the patient, and explain the procedure
How do you communicate with the Patient's family & Friends?
-Professionally introduce yourself.
-Briefly explain the procedure.
-Explain why they must leave the immediate area during the exposure
What are the different age groups?
-Infant (Birth-1yr)
-Toddler (1-3yrs)
-School-aged Children (5-10yrs)
-Adolescents (10-25yrs)
-Young Adults (25-45yrs)
-Middle-aged Adults (45-65yrs)
-Mature Adults (65yrs+)
How do you communicate with pediatric patients?
-Talk at their eye level
-Speak softly & less authoritatively
-Set up equipment before child enters
-Soften room lighting
-Avoid loud and dramatic equipment movements
-Use gentle touch
-maintain eye contact
What are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging?
-Slowing psychomotor responses
-Slowing of info. Processing
-Decreased Visual Activity
-Decrease in senses
what are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Respiratory System?
-Decreased Cough Reflex
-Shallow Breathing
-Decreased Pulmonary Capacity
-Kyphosis (humped over)
what are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Musculoskeletal System?
-Osteoporosis
-Arthritis
-Decreased Muscle Strength
-Atrophied Muscle mass
-Fear of fractures
What are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Cardiovascular System?
-Decreased Cardiac Efficiency
-Orthostatic Hypotension
-Arteriosclerosis
-DVT
-General Feeling of Tiredness
What are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Integumentary system?
-Loss of skin elasticity
-Change of skin texture
-Loss of touch sensation
-Diminished sensation of hot/cold
-Loss of subcutaneous fatty layer
What are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Gastrointestinal System?
-Loss of appetite
-Decreased secretions
-Decreased GI motility
-Decreased sphincter muscle control
How do you deal with older patients?
-Maintain eye contact
-Speak clearly & more slowly
-Speak to them, not away from them
-Keep them warm if needed
-Ask permission to touch
-Demonstrate compassion
-Ask them what makes them more comfortable
-Explain thoroughly and keep them informed
-Treat them with respect and patience
What are the 5 stages of the Grieving Process?
1- Denial and Anger
2- Bargaining
3- Depression
4- Preparatory Depression
5- Acceptance