chapter 1 adlers

radiation

energy that is transmitted by waves through space or matter.

ionization

process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron gaining a net charge

what type of energy is sound

mechanical energy

what type of energy is gamma radiation

electromagnetic energy

when are xrays created

when atoms moving really fast are suddenly stopped.

radio waves

a form of electromagnetic radiation, nonionizing.

cardiac interventional radiography CI

diagnosis of cardac disease by injection of iodinated contrast media via catheter for heart

angiography

the examination of BV after injection of a contrast medium

angioplasty

a treatment for athersclerosis by insert catheter with balloon tip to unblock blood vessel

current ACS guidline for recommended starting age for mammograpy screening

a. 30-40

b. 40-55

c. 40-44

d.50-60

40-44 years old

ACS guideline age for annual mammograms

a. 40-45

b. 52-60

c. 45-54

d. 48-58

45-54 years old

at what age do women get the option to switch to biannual mammograms instead of annual

55 and older

Positron Emission Tomography

these scans create sectional images of the body demonstrating the functions of organs after an injection of positron-emitting radioisotope.

Bone densitometry

broad term used to diagnose osteoporosis

define DEXA

dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

use of DEXA

measuring bone mineral density

computed tomography

the recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an xray beam.

Magnetic resonance imaging

use of radio waves and strong magnetic field to generate sectional images of anatomy.

define technologist

a general term for one thats skilled in a practical art, applying knowledge to practical and theoretical problems in the field

define technician

a term that applies to one who performs procedures that require attention to technical

detail