Patient Care, Legal, Ethical, and Safety Issues vocabulary

Medical radiation sciences

Use energy to create images of the human body.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Uses high-frequency
sound energy to create
medical images

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Uses the energy of high-
strength magnetic fields
and radio waves to
create images of the
human body

CT Scanning

Uses X-ray energy and
sophisticated software to
create cross- sectional
images of the human body

Nuclear Medicine

Uses the nuclear energy of the
atom to create medical images.
Energy form is gamma radiation.

Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)

Uses X-rays to visualize human
blood vessels and heart anatomy.
Requires the use of a catheter and
the injection of X-ray contrast
material to visualize anatomy

Radiation Therapy

Uses very-high-energy
ionizing radiation to treat
malignant tumors (cancer)

Accreditation

process through which institutions or programs are evaluated and
recognized for meet ing certain standards. It ensures t hat facilities adhere to quality guidelines, which
benefits patient safety and care quality.

Certification

credential that demonstrates an individual has achieved a recognized
level of knowledge and skills in a specific area, often required for specialized roles.

Licensure

mandatory credential issued by state or national authorities that permits an individual to practice in a regulated profession. Licensing is essential for ensuring that professionals meet minimum standards to protect public health.

Professional Organizations

groups that support professionals within a specific field through resources, continuing education, and advocacy. Membership can provide networking opportunities, professional growth, and industry updates.

JRCDMS (Joint Review
Committee on Educational
Programs in Diagnostic
Medical Sonography)

Focused on ensuring compliance
with educational standards specifically
developed for the profession of medical
sonography. Established in 1979, it is sponsored
by nine professional organizations.

Stress

Produced by life events that place a
perceived demand on daily
activities. Causes emotional and biologic
changes in the body

Fight-or-Flight Response

Physiologic reaction to a real or imagined
threat, arising from emotions of both fear
and anger.

Stressor

Any event that adds
stress to your life.
Stressors are unique to the individual.

Stress buffers

can help reduce the harmful
effects of stress.

radiation

The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is

Disease

Any deviation or interruption in the
normal structure or function of any part, organ,
or system of the body, often caused by
microorganisms, leading to an absence of
health.

Infection

Establishment and growth of a microorganism on
or in a host, resulting in injury to the host

Endospores

metabolically inactive
(dormant) structures that allow
bacteria to withstand extreme
conditions, such as heat, radiation,
chemicals, and dehydration, until the
environment becomes favorable
again