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when were x-rays discovered? By who?

November 11, 1895 and by Wilhelm Roentgen

what was the screen of the cathode tube used painted with?

barium platinocyanide

the person who specializes in using x-rays to create images of the body is termed?

radiographer or radiologist technologist

when was the ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologist founded?

1920

Wha are the goals of the ASRT?

1. To advance the profession of Radiologic Technology and imaging specialities.

2. enhance the quality of patient care

3. gives representation to the public and federal government

4. writes educational curricula

5. awards CE recognition

when was the ARRT founded?

1922

What is the ARRT a national organization for?

1. continuing education of radiologic technologists

2. recognizes individuals that qualify to perform specific roles

3. certification of qualified technologist

4. publishing listing of registrants

what does the ARRT also do

develops tests and examines applicants in radiologic technologists

the ARRT offers certification in what modalities?

radiologic technology, radiation therapy, NM, CT, mammography, MRI and diagnostic medical sonography. Awards certification in primary and post primary technology

if you take an exam for certification. of a modality and you fail, are you allowed to add those credential to your title ?

no, you would still have RT(R) and not RT(R)(CT)

what is the responsibility of the JRCERT?

to evaluate educational programs

in regards to the JRCERT, how is this important to the student technologists?

by making sure the program meets established progressional standards

what is the maximum amount of accreditation years can a school be awarded?

8

to be eligible to sit for the ARRT examination for Rad Tech requires what?

the completion of an ARRT recognized accredited program in radiology

is licenses required in GA?

No

which two modalities do not use radiation to create an image?

MRI and US

which modality utilizes radioactive material?

Nuclear medicine

what is the primary factor is determining a solution to a problem in critical thinking?

finding the best outcome for the patient

in critical thinking what is the first step to problem solving

identifying the problem

what is affective critical thinking?

analyzing personal values and feelings and managing uncomfortable ethical situations

critical thinking

creative action based on professional knowledge and experience involving sound judgement applied with high ethical standards and integrity

in reference to radiology, who could benefit from critical thinking

everyone who works in radiology; must be creative and active learners

provisional

accreditation requires that you change or do something in order to maintain accredited

education standards are standards that programs must in ___ with in order to maintain

compliance, accreditation

accreditation

is the voluntary peer review process by a non governmental agency

What year the JRCERT estabhlished?

1969

certification

voluntary process

what title is granted after a successful completion of the ARRT exam?

registered technologist or radiographer

what is the correct title after passing the appropriate exam

Registered technologist- R.T. (R) ARRT

Radiologic Technologist or radiologist

specializes in the use to create images of the body (primary exam) R.T. (R)

nuclear medicine

involves procedures that require the use of radioactive materials for diagnostic purposes. (primary exam)

what is the initials for nuclear medicine after passing exam?

R.T. (N) or CNMT

radiation therapy

administration of radiation treatment to the patient according to the prescribed and instructions of a physician. it involves the use of high energy to treat primarily malignant tumor. (primary exam)

what is the initials for radiation therapist after passing exam?

R.T. (T)

What technology is abbreviated as MRI?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

How does MRI generate images of patient anatomy?

Uses strong magnetic field and radio waves along with a computer

Does MRI use radiation?

No, it does not use radiation

What types of exams can MRI be used for?

Primary or post-primary exams

what is the initials for mri techs after passing exams?

R.T. (MR)

diagnostic medical sonography

visualization of structures of the body by recording the reflection of pulse of high frequency sound wave directed into tissue. no radiation

what type of ARRT exam does the Diagnostic Medical Sonography do?

primary

what is the initials for diagnostic medical sonography after passing ARRT exam?

RT(S)

cardiovascular interventional technologist

it involves injection of concentrate contrast media for diagnosing disease of the heart and blood vessels.

what type of exam is the cardiovascular interventional technologist?

post primary

what is the initials after passing the cardiovascular interventional technolgist?

R.T. (CI) or R.T. (VI)

mammography

specializes in radiologic examination of the breast

what type of exam is the mammography?

post primary exam

what is the initials for passing the mammography exam?

R.T. (M)

radiologist assistant

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

what type of exam is the radiologist assistant?

post primary exam

what is the initials for people who pass the radiologist assisant

R.T. (RA) or R.R.A

bone densitometry

Used to diagnose osteoporosis. uses dual energy x-ray absorptionmetry to measure bone mineral density of spine and hip

what type of exam is the bone densitometry?

post primary exam

what is the initials for people who pass the bone densitometry?

R.T. (BD)

CT

recording of the predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor. generates sectional imaging of the body

what type of exam is the CT?

post primary exam

what is the initials for people who pass the CT?

R.T. (CT)

critical thinking in clinical settings

is where students can transfer knowledge into action in the real world