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Radiation
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energy that is transmitted by waves through space or a medium
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Ionization
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Any process in which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron
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Radiologic examination of the breasts
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mammogram
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Most often used to diagnose osteoporosis
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Bone Densitometer
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What studies the use of medication to cause a loss of sensation during surgery?
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Anesthesiology
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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?
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Therapists
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What do the credentials "RT(VI)" after one's name refer to?
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Registered Vascular Technologist
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What did Wiliam Rontgen perform his first x-ray on?
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His wife's hand
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In a PET scan, what do the letters "PET" refer to?
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Positron emission tomography
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Radiation
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-energy transmitted by waves through a medium
-emitted from natural sources or -can be man-made |
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Energy
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-capacity to do work
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Types of energy:
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-mechanical/kinetic
-electrical -heat (thermal) -nuclear -electromagnetic |
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Sound
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-form of mechanical energy
-non-ionizing |
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Electrical Energy
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-Electrocardiography
-Electroencephalography |
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Heat Energy
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-used for thermo grams used to image bad circulation/detectinflammation
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Nuclear Energy
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-emitted from nucleus
-view both anatomic structures and physiological function |
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Gamma Radiation
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-form of electromagnetic energy that has the ability toionize atoms
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Radiation Therapy
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-very high forms of this x-ray are used therapeutically inthis field to treat cancer
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Wilhelm Roentgen
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-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 |
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The profession/disciplines ofradiologic technology
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Radiography
nuclearmedicine technology radiation therapy MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) cardiovascular-interventional radiography mammography CT (computedtomography) sonography bone densitometry (BD) vascular sonography quality management |
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An (RT) would administer____________ to permit visualization of the GI tract.
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contrast media
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Angiography
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term used for radiologic examination of the blood vesselsafter injection of a contrast medium
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RT (T) credentials are for
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Radiation Therapists |
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Radiation Therapist canspecialize in _______________________, which is involved in treatment planningand dose calculations
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Medical Dosimetry
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Non-Ionizing Radiation
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Visible Light
Heat MRI Radar T.V. Radiowaves |
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List the seven (7) electromagnetic wavelengths in the EM spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength.
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Radio waves
Microwaves Infrared Optical (visible) Ultraviolet X-rays Gamma |
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When comparing wavelength to frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum, we see that they are_____________
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Inversely proportionate
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When comparing frequency to energy on the electromagnetic spectrum, we see that they are ___________
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Directly proportionate
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What is the process where an atom gains or loses an electron, causing it to gain or lose a net charge (+ or -) called?
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Ionization
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Energy that travels at the speed of light at different wavelengths and frequencies is called?
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Electromagnetic Energy
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The energy of motion at a MOLECULAR level is called?
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Heat or Thermal Energy
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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) |
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What is the current standard for measuring bone mineral density?
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DEXA BD.
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Angioplasty
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Used to treat patients with blocked blood vessels, without having to use invasive open heart surgery.
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Energy used in Radiation Therapy |
Mega-Voltage |