FMIS 101 Quizlet Chpt #1 and #6

Energy

The ability to do work or cause change

Radiation

Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles. Includes both high and low energy forms.

Ionization

The process of adding or removing electrons from an atom or molecule, which gives the atom or molecule a net charge. Only high energy interactions result in ionization. Can cause biological changes.

Ionizing radiation

Enough energy (high energy) to dislodge electrons from atoms, forming ions; capable of causing cancer. (ex: X-rays, gamma, UV)

(T/F) All Imaging Modalities use Ionizing Radiation

FALSE

Examples of ionizing radiation

X-rays and gamma rays

Wilhelm Roentgen

The discoverer of X-rays, 1895

X-rays are also known as:

Roentgen rays

X-ray properties

short wavelength, high frequency, high energy, can cause ionization.

Medical imaging modalities that use non-ionizing radiation?

(DMS) Diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound), Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging

Uses strong magnetic fields and Radio-Frequencies (non-ionizing)

Hippocratic oath

Defined and set a standard for ethical conduct in the medical sciences.

What century were the first physicians licensed?

1500's

ARRT

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

ARMRIT

American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

(T/F) You will be allowed to take either or both of tests (ARRT,ARMRIT) upon completing your education at Smith Chason College

TRUE

Arthrography

Radiographic imaging of an orthopedic joint space after a radiologist administered contrast injection. (MRA) magnetic resonance arthrography

Angiography

Radiographic imaging of blood vessels after a technologist administered contrast injection. (MRA) magnetic resonance angiography

Contraindications

Factors that prevent the use of a drug, treatment or procedure

Mammography

Radiologic examination of the breast

Radiologist assistant (RA)

Advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care

Nuclear medicine (NM)

Produces images by administering radioactive substances often combined with other materials to cause it to be delivered to the body part of interest for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

Radiation therapy

Treatment of cancer with a radioactive substance, x-ray, or radiation

Bone densitometry (BD)

Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis, referred to as a bone scan.

Computed tomography (CT)

A radiologic scanning technique that uses multiple X-rays to construct three-dimensional images

Diagnostic medical sonography (DMS)

Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue, also known as ultrasound (U/S)

Medical imaging education employment opportunities

Clinical lab instructor, didactic faculty member, clinical coordinator, program director.

Medical imaging administration employment opportunities

Site upper management, radiology manager, department supervisor, lead/chief technologist.

Medical imaging commercial firms employment opportunities

Sales representatives, application specialists

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Independent Organization that evaluates more than 17,000 healthcare organizations- Sets standards to follow

MD

Medical doctor

DO

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Physician who specializes in ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Radiologist

The formal organized structure of physicians within a hospital is know as?

The Medical Staff

True/False- An employee with strong interpersonal skills, enhances patient care and workflow

TRUE

True/False- The Radiology Dept. handles the process of hiring new employees

False- The Hiring process and recruiting process is done by the HR dept.

(T/F) Ionizing Radiation is not dangerous

False- we should take special precautions to prevent excessive exposure since it may cause biological damage and cellular mutation

What is CMS

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services