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radiation
The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is:
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ionizing radiation
Special protection should be taken to prevent excessive exposure to:
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Sonography
Which of the following specialties uses a nonionizing form of radiation?
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1895
The discovery of x-rays occurred in:
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Radiographer
An individual who specializes in using x-rays to create images of the body is known as a:
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Angioplasty
An effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a special catheter with a balloon tip is termed:
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Computed Tomography
A discipline that visualizes sectional anatomy by the recording of a predetermined plane in the body is:
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mammography
Radiography of the breast is termed:
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Orthopedics
The study of diseases of muscles and bones is termed:
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Therapist
An individual who specializes in carrying out treatments designed to correct or improve the function of a particular body part or system is known as a
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Certification
is a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills?
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Registration
a listing of individuals holding certification credentials in a particular profession?
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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
What organization certifies individuals in radiography?
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists
organization that represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the public and federal government?
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Licensure
is the process by which a governmental agency (usually at state level) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession?
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Registered Technologist, Radiographer
Which title is granted to a radiographer after successful completion of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's examination in radiography?
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Accreditation
is a voluntary peer process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution, like Northland College, for a program of study that meets specified criteria?
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Demand on time, energy, and resources with some threat included.
Stress is defined as:
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indecision
The biggest thief of time is:
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exercise and good nutrition
Stress buffers include:
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B Complex, C, and Magnesium
Vitamins and minerals depleted as a result of stress are:
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sound professional judgement
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uncomfortable and challenging decision making
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quick and inventive response
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action based on professional knowledge and experience
Which of the following is (are) characteristic of professional critical thinking?
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Identify and clarify the problem
What is the first step involved in problem solving associated with critical thinking?
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Clinical
In what aspect of the education program for a radiologic science professional is the student exposed to real-life experiences that allow him or her to transfer knowledge into action?
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Affective
Analyzing personal values and feelings and managing uncomfortable ethical situations are components of what type of critical thinking?
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Hospital
Clinical procedures and activities are performed in what setting?
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Knowledge, Reason, and Judgement
Cognitive learning includes:
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Reviewing the request in relation to the student's achievement.
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Evaluating the condition of the patient in the relation to the student's knowledge.
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Being present while the student conducts the examination.
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Reviewing and approving the procedure.
A qualified radiographer directly supervises a student radiographer by:
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Quality patient care and protection from radiation must be ensured and provided
A student's unsatisfactory radiographs must be repeated in the presence of a qualified radiographer because:
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Program Director
Which program official is responsible for the overall organization, administration, and assessment of the radiography program?
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Mission Statement
The driving and guiding force that outlines the reason for the existence of a hospital is its:
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Planning
The management function that charts a course of action for the future to enable coordinated and consistent fulfillment of goals and objectives is:
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Organizing
The management function that involves the development of a structure or framework that identifies how people do their work is:
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Staffing
The management function that involves getting the right people to do the work and developing their abilities is:
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Safety Committee
The internal hospital committee that ensures safe operations for the facility for both patients and employers is the:
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sub departments
Large radiology departments are divided into modalities or sections; examples, US, NM, Diagnostic X ray
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Board of Directors or Governing Board
Group of people authorized by law to conduct, maintain, and operate a hospital for the benefit of the public and whose legal and moral responsibility for policies and operations of the hospital are not for personal benefit of the members
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The Joint Commission (TJC)

Independent not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits more than 17,000 health care organizations and programs in the US and is the nation's primary standard setting and accrediting body in health care; TJC standards focus on improving the quality and safety of patient care provided by health care organizations

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Total Quality Management (TQM)
Management of quality in the workplace from a perspective of total involvement of every employee, with a strong focus on process measurement and control
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Radiology Department
Organization of a hospital or medical clinic that provides diagnostic imaging through medical technologies such as x-ray examination, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, interventional radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and ultrasonography
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Privacy Officer
Develop HIPAA policies and procedures and insure compliance throughout their healthcare system
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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
system of development in the workplace for daily improving performance at every level in every operational process by focusing on meeting or exceeding customer expectations
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Medical Error
Failure to complete a planned action as intended or the use of a wrong plan to achieve an aim; can be related to an incorrect diagnosis, equipment failure, infection, or a misinterpretation of an order
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State Health Departments
Define rules to protect the health and safety of the patients or clients of a health care facility or provider within each state
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
person appointed by the board of directors who has full accountability for the entire hospital or health care organization
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Certificate of Need (CON)
Certificate approved by a local (state) review board permitting hospitals to construct new or additional facilities, open new services, or make large purchases- a condition required for reimbursement by Medicare
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Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA)
Professional who has demonstrated skill and knowledge in asset management, financial management, operations management, human resource management, and communication and information management in radiology
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PACS
A system for acquiring, archiving, interpreting, and distributing digital images throughout a health system
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Clinical Support Services
services providing the components of patient care that collectively support the physician's plan for diagnoses and treatments
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medical staff
formal organization of physicians authorized to admit and attend to patients within a hospital; have authorized privileges, bylaws, elected officers, and various committees and activities
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Department
unit of the hospital with specific functions or specialized skills such as housekeeping, surgery, radiology, or accounting
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human resources department
ancillary department of the hospital responsible for recruiting, selecting, supporting, and compensating employees; developing and maintaining skills, quality, and motivation; collective bargaining; and occupational health and safety
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Third-Party Payers
Insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial companies that are the payers of inpatient and outpatient medical expenses for the patient
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Medical Director
physician responsible for the medical operation and quality of a hospital department or service; also responsible for providing input regarding policies and procedures and day-to-day operations of the department
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Performance Improvement (PI)
process of identifying and analyzing important organizational and individual performance gaps, planning for future performance improvement, designing and developing cost-effective and ethically justifiable interventions to close performance gaps, implementing the interventions, and evaluating the financial and non-financial results
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Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)
injuries, large or small, caused by the use (including nonuse) of a drug; can be as harmless as a drug rash or as serious as death from an overdose; the two types of ADEs are those caused by errors and those that occur despite proper use
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Mission Statement
statement of an organization that summarizes its intent to provide service in terms of the services it offers, the intended recipients of services, and a description of the level of cost
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
federal agency that enforces standards for safety in the workplace, conducts inspections, and directs determination of fines for noncompliance with policies and regulations
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department chair
physician who represents a department or service and sits as a formal member of the executive medical staff committee; responsible for all of the medical operations of a hospital department and may also oversee a residency training program
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urgent care centers
provide quick access to non-life-threatening emergent situations
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service chief
Physician responsible for overseeing a component or sub department of a hospital service
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