Study Guide

Radiation

• Define radiation and energy

• Distinguish between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation

• Give medical examples of each

Forms of energy in imaging

• Electromagnetic, sounds, electrical, heat, magnetic, nuclear

• Be able to match each form of energy with the imaging modality that uses it.

X-rays

• Who discovered them and when

• What equipment was used in the discovery?

• What is the difference between diagnostic and therapeutic radiation

ALARA Principle

• What does ALARA stand for

• Why is it important in radiology

Radiologic techno