Chapters 1-4 Concise Flashcard Summary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, organizations, and concepts from Chapters 1 through 4.

Radiation

Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium.

Energy

Capacity to operate or work.

Ionization

Process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron.

Radiography

Making records of internal body structures using x-rays or gamma rays.

Radiologist

Physician specializing in ionizing and nonionizing radiation for diagnosis and treatment.

Radiologic technologist

General term for a professional working in radiologic/imaging sciences.

Computed tomography (CT)

X-ray imaging method that acquires multiple projections and reconstructs sectional images.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Imaging using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies rather than ionizing x-rays.

Diagnostic medical sonography

Imaging using sound waves.

Nuclear medicine technology

Use of radioactive substances for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Radiation therapy

Treatment of disease using ionizing radiation.

Bone densitometry

Measurement of bone density, commonly using DEXA/DXA.

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen

Discovered x-rays on November 8, 1895, launching radiography and rapidly changing medical diagnosis.

Accreditation

Voluntary peer-review process recognizing an institution/program that meets specified criteria.

Certification

Voluntary recognition of an individual's specialized professional skills, usually demonstrated by examination.

Licensure

Governmental permission, usually granted by a state, to practice a profession.

Registry

List of individuals holding certification in a profession.

Joint Review Committee (JRC)

Group appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee accreditation.

Sponsoring organization

Professional organization that appoints members to a JRC board.

Standards

Document specifying minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program.

Essentials and Guidelines

Document specifying minimum quality standards for accreditation as approved by JRC sponsors.

Self-study

Comprehensive program document prepared during the accreditation process.

ARRT

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

ARDMS

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

MDCB

Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.

NMTCB

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.

Stress

Demand on time, energy, and resources with an element of threat.

Stressor

Real or imagined event that increases feelings of anxiety.

Fight-or-flight response

Physiologic response triggered by anger, fear, or a real or imagined threat.

Buffer

Activity that decreases the negative effects of stress without changing the stressor.

Hassle

Unexpected negative change or event.

Uplift

Planned positive activity used to balance hassles.

In-control language

Statements reflecting choice and evoking positive feelings.

Worry

Time and energy spent being concerned about matters with little or no personal control.

Mnemonic

Device used as an aid for remembering.

Massed study

Concentrated studying over a long period, such as cramming.

Spaced review

Short, regular periods of study and review over time.

Critical thinking

Professional reasoning and judgment based on knowledge and experience.

Problem solving

Methodic answering of questions to resolve a challenging situation.

Analysis

Careful examination of the components of a complex situation or problem.

Synthesis

Combining multiple areas of knowledge to create a new work or understanding.

Evaluation

Judgment or determination of the quality of a work or creation.

Critique

Feedback about the quality of a work or creation in the form of an opinion or review.

Case study

Real-life patient situation studied and assessed for learning.

Role playing

Acting out a situation realistically in the classroom or laboratory.

Portfolio

Collection and self-assessment of representative student work and accomplishments.

Reflection

Recording and personally reviewing current and past practices to improve future decisions.

Teamwork

Collaboration with others on the healthcare team to provide quality patient care.