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Radiation
energy that is transmitted by waves through space or a medium
Ionization
Any process in which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron
Radiologic examination of the breasts
mammogram
Most often used to diagnose osteoporosis
Bone Densitometer
What studies the use of medication to cause a loss of sensation during surgery?
Anesthesiology
What part of the health care team specializes in carrying out treatments designed to correct or improve the function of a particular body part or system?
Therapists
What do the credentials "RT(VI)" after one's name refer to?
Registered Vascular Technologist
What did Wiliam Rontgen perform his first x-ray on?
His wife's hand
In a PET scan, what do the letters "PET" refer to?
Positron emission tomography
Radiation
-energy transmitted by waves through a medium



-emitted from natural sources or




-can be man-made

Energy
-capacity to do work
Types of energy:
-mechanical/kinetic



-electrical




-heat (thermal)




-nuclear




-electromagnetic

Sound
-form of mechanical energy



-non-ionizing

Electrical Energy
-Electrocardiography


-Electroencephalography

Heat Energy
-used for thermo grams used to image bad circulation/detectinflammation
Nuclear Energy
-emitted from nucleus



-view both anatomic structures and physiological function

Gamma Radiation
-form of electromagnetic energy that has the ability toionize atoms
Radiation Therapy
-very high forms of this x-ray are used therapeutically inthis field to treat cancer
Wilhelm Roentgen
-Nov 8 1895



-experimented with Crookes tube, and discovered x-rays




-1901 honored with first Nobel Prize in Physics




-Refused patent and commercial offers, and saw no financialreward for his groundbreaking discovery

The profession/disciplines ofradiologic technology
Radiography

nuclearmedicine technology


radiation therapy


MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) cardiovascular-interventional radiography mammography


CT (computedtomography)


sonography


bone densitometry (BD)


vascular sonography


quality management

An (RT) would administer____________ to permit visualization of the GI tract.
contrast media
Angiography
term used for radiologic examination of the blood vesselsafter injection of a contrast medium
RT (T) credentials are for

Radiation Therapists

Radiation Therapist canspecialize in _______________________, which is involved in treatment planningand dose calculations
Medical Dosimetry
Non-Ionizing Radiation
Visible Light


Heat


MRI


Radar


T.V.


Radiowaves

List the seven (7) electromagnetic wavelengths in the EM spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength.
Radio waves

Microwaves


Infrared


Optical (visible)


Ultraviolet


X-rays


Gamma

When comparing wavelength to frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum, we see that they are_____________
Inversely proportionate
When comparing frequency to energy on the electromagnetic spectrum, we see that they are ___________
Directly proportionate
What is the process where an atom gains or loses an electron, causing it to gain or lose a net charge (+ or -) called?
Ionization
Energy that travels at the speed of light at different wavelengths and frequencies is called?
Electromagnetic Energy
The energy of motion at a MOLECULAR level is called?
Heat or Thermal Energy
1 Radiographer (X-Ray Technologist)

2 Mammographer


3 Radiologist Assistant


4 Nuclear Medicine Technologist


5 Radiation Therapist


6 Bone Densitometrist


7 Computed Tomography Technologist


8 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer


9 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist


10 Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist

RT(R)

RT(M)


RA


RT(N)


RT(T)


RT(BD)


RT(CT)


(RDMS)


RT(MR)


RT(CI) or RT(VI)

What is the current standard for measuring bone mineral density?
DEXA BD.
Angioplasty
Used to treat patients with blocked blood vessels, without having to use invasive open heart surgery.

Energy used in Radiation Therapy

Mega-Voltage