Intro to Medical Imaging Final Review

The characteristics of ethical behavior are

Honest, Compassionate, Integrity, Fairness, Respect for Others

A creed is defined as

A fundamental set of beliefs

The false representation of the size (magnification) or shape of an object is called

Distortion

The development of mobile x-ray units for military service in WWI was the work of

Marie Curie

Routine radiography generally requires how many views to make proper diagnoses

2

The gamma camera is used in what specialty?

Nuclear Medicine

The main distinction between CR and DR is

The direct connection to the processing unit; CR has to be processed still; DR does not need to be processed

The date X-Rays were discovered

November 8, 1895

Marie Curie is best known for her work with what element?

Radium

Radiographers with an interest in computer science might be interested in a career as

PACS administrator

Which of the following member of the radiation therapy team applies the radiation dose to the patient during treatment?

Therapist

The part of the X-ray unit that controls field size is the

Collimator

What specialty is specific to imaging the breast?

Mammography

The national agency that administers examinations for radiology professionals is the

ARRT

The barium edema images which body area

Large intestine

A method of obtaining digital images through computer hardware and software is known as

Digital Radiography

Something on an image that detracts from image quality is known as a(n):

Artifact

Nonverbal communication accounts for what percentage of overall communication?

55%

A pregnant patient is most likely imaged with what specialty?

Sonography/Ultrasound/MRI

Who is credited with inventing the fluoroscope?

Thomas Edison & Clarence Dally

The process that a healthcare institution, provider, or program undergoes to demonstrate compliance with standards is referred to as

Accreditation

Routine radiography generally requires the views to be how many degrees from each other?

90ºThe

The conversion of energy that produces x-rays is a result of ________ striking the __________.

electrons, anode

An x-ray study of the spinal canal after the injection of contrast media is

Myelogram

A guarantee of qualifications indicated by the issuance of a certificate is

Certification

ALARA stands for

As low as reasonably achievable

Which scientist discovered x-rays?

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

Agency or government-granted permission issued to an individual to engage in a given occupation

Licensure

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs contains ________ levels

5

A process of external quality control; evaluates the quality and integrity of individual programs

Accreditation

Which profession is NOT considered an allied health profession?

Nursing

This population of patients uses facial expressions as communication

Infants

The three types of patient consent

Verbal, written, implied

Optimal exposure factors to minimize patient dose include high ____ and low _____

kVp; mAs

Repeat exposures _______ the dose to the patient

Double

Which profession performs under the supervision of a physician?

Physicians Assistant

Its most appropriate to treat patients in the manner that.....

They want to be treatedWr

Written defamation of character is known as

Libel

An example of an empathetic response would be

Asking what you can do to help; I understand how that can be frustrating; validating how the patient feels

The response of the body to stress can be referred to as

Fight or flight

When interacting with limited English speaking patients it is important to speak....

Slowly

Radiation dose in air is measure in

Air kerma

The three cardinal principles of radiation protection

Distance, time, shielding

Which profession assists clients across the lifespan achieve independence and satisfaction in all dimensions of life

Occupational Therapy

Most expensive capital item for purchase in a radiology department

MRI and MRI equipment

Quality control in a radiology department involves ensuring that ______ functions properly?

Equipment

Composite body of customs, practice, and rules is defined as

Law

If a patient has a reasonable fear of injury, an R.T. could be charged with

Assault

This person developed a hierarchy of needs

Maslow

Breach to the expected standard of care can be considered

Negligence

Physiological needs include:

Nutrition, sleep, and exercise

Psychological needs include:

Emotionality, Objectivity

Which profession assists patients who have difficulty making sounds?

Speech Language Pathology

Characteristics of a critical thinker include:

Rational, systematic, analytical, open-minded

The most important aspect of quality assurance is

The radiologist

A spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine is

Nonbinary

Departmental responsibilities can be presented using an _____________

Organizational flow chart

Equipment purchased for a radiology department often require a _________ of need

Certificate

The theory that no dose of radiation is 100% safe is referred to as the ________ theory

No threshold