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37 Cards in this Set
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Digital imaging that permits manipulation of the image after stored in computer is referred to as
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Post Processing
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The magnetic field & radiowave transmission is used in which modality
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MRI
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the physical law that governs the production of xrays is the law of:
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Conversion of energy
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sound is used to visualize internal structures of the body using which modality
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ultrasound/ sonography
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a portable fluroscope is referred to as a:
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C-Arm
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Dynamic studies of body using radiopharmaceuticals are produced by what imaging modality?
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PET (positron emission tomography)
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Dynamic xray studies of the body are produced by what modality?
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Fluroscopy
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what form of energy produced inside a conventional radiographic cassette is responsible for exposing the film?
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visible light
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The energy conservation that occurs inside the xray tube results in what other 2 forms of energy?
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heat & xrays
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the 2 active components of the xray tube are
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cathode & anode (cathode has negative charge)
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DOB stands for?
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date of birth
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LMP stands for?
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last menstrual period
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STAT stands for?
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immediately (right now)
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MI stands for?
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myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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npo stands for?
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nothing by mouth
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UTI stands for?
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Urinary tract infection
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prn stands for?
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as needed
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CVA stands for?
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cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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which is not an abbreviation for a radiographic exam: KUB, IVP, UGI, ROM?
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ROM (range of motion)
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What organization would be most concerned with infection control in the work place?
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CDC
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which of hte following is not related to the other 3?
ASRT, Diacom, AART, JCERT? |
Diacom
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which of the following abbreviations referes to digital imaging system?
HIS, RIS, PACS, CR, DR, CXR |
CXR (Chest xray)
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the anatomy represented by the smallest part of a digital image matrix is referred to by:
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Pixel
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what does OTC stand for?
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over the counter
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what is HIPPA for?
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law/ guidelines governing confidentiality of patient information
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What is:
CXR R/O COPD HX MI? |
CXR - Chest xray
R/O - Rule out COPD - chronic obstructive pumonary disease HX - History of MI - Myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
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students first start out under what sort of supervision?
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direct supervision (opposite would be indirect or remote supervision)
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clinical practice involves cognitive learning which is part of using what?
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relative facts & information
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radiation protection is taught to teach the student what?
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all of the above: protect the patient, protect the student, protect other healthcare workers.
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the language of medicine is taught to teach the student how to?
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understand anatomical & medical terms
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students begin clinical education as what kind of particpant?
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passive radiography participant
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clinical education will include:
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all of the above: medical ethics & law, radiographic procedures, radiation protection
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the student/ patient relationship is mainly taught in:
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patient care methods
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the course of study of the normal anatomy and function of the body is?
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human structure and function
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the request by a physician for radiological exam must contain what?
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the reason for exam
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the key individual in the health care setting is?
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the patient
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review other abbreviations
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pages 111-113
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