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Medical radiation sciences uses ____ to create images of the human body.
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Energy
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What are 7 energy forms for imaging?
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Sound
Electrical Heat (thermal) Magnetic Electromagnetic Nuclear |
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X-rays use which type of energy form for imaging?
a. Sound b. Magnetic c. Electromagnetic d. Electrical |
c. Electromagnetic
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Gamma Radiation uses which type of energy form for imaging?
a. Sound b. Magnetic c. Heat d. Nuclear e. Electrical |
d. Nuclear
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___- uses high-frequency sound energy to create medical images.
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Sonography
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___- uses the energy of high-strength magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the human body.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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___- uses x-ray energy and sophisticated software to create images of the human body.
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CT Scans
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____- uses the energy of the atom to create medical images. The energy form is gamma radiation. (uses radioactive isotopes to create gamma radiation)
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Nuclear Medicine
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___- 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
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___- uses very-high-energy ionizing radiation to treat malignant tumors (cancer).
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Radiation Therapy
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Radiology was discovered by ___.
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Wihelm C. Rongten
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What date was Radiology discovered by Wihelm on?
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November 8, 1895
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When did Rongten revieve a Novel Prize?
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In Physics in 1901
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Radiology can be referred to by______.......
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Radiology
X-ray Medical Imaging Diagnostic Services Imaging Services Imaging |
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X-rays are created when..
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Electrons are moving at High speed and are suddenly stopped
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___- Any process where a neurtral atom gains or loses an electron, therefore acquiring a net charge.
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ionization (x-ray)
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What are the 3 General Classifications of Organizations?
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Accreditation
Certification Professional Organizations |
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___- A process to ensure high quality of operations and offerings. (Voluntary, Peer Review-Process) & this involves several areas within health care
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Accreditation
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____- concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of radiologic technology.
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JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
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___- governed by a Board of Directors known as the joint review committee
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JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
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___ accreditation requires demonstrated compliance with minimum requirements known as Essentials and Guidelines or Standards
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JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
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___- Board members nominated by 4 professional organizations concerned with radiology education (Est. 1969)
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JRCERT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
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___- Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of Medical Sonography.
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JRCDMS
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
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___ is Sponsored by 9 organizations, and currently accredits approx. 170 institutions dealing with medical Sonography. (Est. 1979)
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JRCDMS
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
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___- Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of nuclear medicine technology.
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JRCNMT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology |
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___ (Est. 1970) Sponsored by 4 organizations.
Currently accredits approx. 100 nuclear medicine technology programs. |
JRCNMT
joint review committee on education in nuclear medicine technology |
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___- deals with the demonstration of minimum competencies in recognized professional skills and knowledge. (Generally demonstrated by a test)
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Certification
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___- is a voluntary process and highly sought after by professionals within health care. (It is your personal responsibility to achieve and maintain professional this)
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Certification
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What are the 3 popular certification agencies in medical imaging?
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ARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
ARDMS-American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers NMTCB-Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board |
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___ represent the general welfare of their members
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Professional Societies
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What are some duties of the Professional Societies?
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-Education
-Scholarships -Research & Special Reports -Governmental Affairs and Appointments -Malpractice Insurance Plans |
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What are the Professional Societies in Medical Imaging (Technologist Organizations):?
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AHRA
ASRT ASE AEIRS AVIR ISRRT SDMS ISMRM SNM Various state and local societies |
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What aret he Professional Societies in Medical Imaging (Radiologist and Physicist Organizations):?
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AMA
AAPM ABR ACR AIUM ARRS RSNA ASTRO ISCD SCAR SNM |
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__-deals with the variety of human societies and cultures and examines their similarities and differences
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Human Diversity/ Cultural Diversity
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What are some Human Diversity Characteristics? (15)
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-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 |
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What are the 7 KEY diversity Traits?
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-Age
-Ethnicity or national Origin -Race -Gender -Sexual Orientation -Mental Ability -Physical Ability |
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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 |
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____ ___- 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
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Cultural Competency
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What are 5 KEY elements of Cultural Competency?
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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 |
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What are 5 points for how to become culturally competent?
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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 |
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs....
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-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 |
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__- deals with a patient's self-esteem
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Patient Dignity
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What are 6 points of Verbal Communication?
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1-Spoken Words
2-Written Words 3-Voice Intonation 4-Slang & Jargon 5-Organization of Sentences 6-Humor |
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What are 6 points of Nonverbal Communication?
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1-Paralanguage
2-Body Language 3-Touch 4-Professional Appearance 5-Physical Presence 6-Visual Contact |
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What are Common Patient Types? (6 of them)
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-Seriously Ill and Traumatized
-Visually Impaired -Speech and Hearing-Impaired -Non-English Speaking -Mentally Impaired -Substance Abusers |
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How do you begin with patient communication?
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Call the patient's name, identify yourself to the patient, and explain the procedure
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How do you communicate with the Patient's family & Friends?
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-Professionally introduce yourself.
-Briefly explain the procedure. -Explain why they must leave the immediate area during the exposure |
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What are the different age groups?
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-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+) |
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How do you communicate with pediatric patients?
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-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 |
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What are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging?
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-Slowing psychomotor responses
-Slowing of info. Processing -Decreased Visual Activity -Decrease in senses |
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what are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Respiratory System?
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-Decreased Cough Reflex
-Shallow Breathing -Decreased Pulmonary Capacity -Kyphosis (humped over) |
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what are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Musculoskeletal System?
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-Osteoporosis
-Arthritis -Decreased Muscle Strength -Atrophied Muscle mass -Fear of fractures |
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What are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Cardiovascular System?
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-Decreased Cardiac Efficiency
-Orthostatic Hypotension -Arteriosclerosis -DVT -General Feeling of Tiredness |
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What are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Integumentary system?
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-Loss of skin elasticity
-Change of skin texture -Loss of touch sensation -Diminished sensation of hot/cold -Loss of subcutaneous fatty layer |
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What are the Physical Changes of Functional Aging for the Gastrointestinal System?
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-Loss of appetite
-Decreased secretions -Decreased GI motility -Decreased sphincter muscle control |
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How do you deal with older patients?
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-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 |
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What are the 5 stages of the Grieving Process?
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1- Denial and Anger
2- Bargaining 3- Depression 4- Preparatory Depression 5- Acceptance |