RAD 117 - Patient Care in Medical Imaging and Therapy Module 1

Vocabulary flashcards created from the RAD 117 Module 1 Study Guide covering X-ray history, ethics, legal concepts, communication, patient care, and safety protocols.

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen

Discovered X-rays on November 8, 1895.

Clarence Dally

The first American radiation fatality.

CE Requirements

Requirement for radiographers to earn 24 CE credits every 2 years.

CQR (Continuing Qualifications Requirements)

Mandatory requirement for radiographers certified in 2011 or later.

HIPAA

Regulation protecting the confidentiality and security of patient information, requiring safeguards for electronic and written data without unauthorized sharing.

Health-Illness Continuum

Concept that health is dynamic rather than static and is influenced by physical and mental factors.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Framework of human needs where self-actualization represents the highest level.

Kübler-Ross Stages

The sequence of reactions to grief and loss: Denial -> Anger -> Bargaining -> Depression -> Acceptance.

Living Will

An advance directive outlining a patient's future care wishes.

Durable Power of Attorney

An advance directive that appoints a legal decision-maker for healthcare.

DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)

An advance directive stating no resuscitation should occur; requires a written order.

Bioethics

A discipline blending medicine with philosophy, law, and theology.

Hippocrates

Historical figure associated with the philosophy 'To help and not to harm' and the principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence.

Utilitarianism

An ethical philosophy focused on creating the greatest good for the greatest number.

Deontology

A rule-based ethical philosophy.

Virtue Ethics

A character-based ethical philosophy.

ARRT Code of Ethics

The aspirational portion of the ARRT Standards of Ethics.

ARRT Rules of Ethics

The enforceable portion of the ARRT Standards of Ethics where violations may result in sanctions or loss of credentials.

Respondeat Superior

Legal doctrine establishing employer liability.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Legal phrase meaning 'the thing speaks for itself.'

Simple Consent

Consent that is either implied or expressed.

Informed Consent

Written consent where risks, benefits, and alternatives have been explained, and must be given voluntarily and understood.

Improper Lifting

The leading cause of healthcare worker injury.

Pressure Injury Repositioning

Skin care intervention requiring patient repositioning every 30 minutes while observing for ischemia and hyperemia.

Immobilizers

Devices used for IV/catheter safety, sedated patients, and preventing falls or injury/self-harm, but not used for improving comfort.