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RAD100 CH1-3
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bone Densitometry (BD) | Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis |
| Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) | Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system |
| Computed Tomography (CT) | Recording of a 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 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue |
| Echocardiography | Ultrasonographic imaging of the heart and associated vasculature |
| Energy | Capacity to operate or work |
| Ionization | Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body |
| Mammography | Radiography of the breast |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology | Branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes |
| Positron Emission Tomography (PET) | The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and systems |
| Radiation | Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium |
| Radiation Therapy | Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances |
| Radiography | Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system |
| Radiologic Technologist (R.T.) | General term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology |
| Radiologist | Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease |
| Radiologist Assistant (R.A.) | An advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care |
| Radiology | Branch of the health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by means of both ionizing (e.g., roentgen rays) and nonionizing (e.g., ultrasound) radiation |
| Roentgen Ray | Synonym for x-ray |
| Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) | Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vascular system. |
| X-ray | Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped |
| Accreditation | Voluntary peer-review process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria |
| Certification | Voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills |
| Essentials and Guidelines | Document specifying the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint review committee sponsors |
| Joint Review Committee (JRC) | Group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process |
| Licensure | Process by which a governmental agency (usually a state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession |
| Registry | List of individuals holding certification in a particular profession |
| Sponsoring Organization | Professional organization that appoints members to a joint review committee board |
| Standards Document | specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committee |
| Buffers | Activities that decrease the negative effects of stress but do not change the stressors |
| Fight-or-Flight Response | Physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by a real or imagined threat |
| Hassles | Unexpected negative changes or events |
| In-Control Language | Statements that reflect an attitude of choice and evoke positive feelings |
| Out-of-Control Language | Words or phrases that express a lack of control over a situation |
| Stress | Demand on time, energy, and resources with an element of threat |
| Stressors | Events, both real and imagined, that increase feelings of anxiety |
| Time Management | Practice of self-management related to how time is used |
| Uplifts | Planned positive activities to balance hassles |
| Worry | Time and energy spent concerned for things over which we have little or no control |
| Technologist | a general term that applies to an individual skilled in a practical art. This healthcare provider applies knowledge to practical and theoretic problems in the field |
| Technician | a term that applies to a person who performs procedures that require attention to technical detail. Technicians work under the direction of another healthcare provider |
| doctor of osteopathy (DO) | he philosophy of osteopathic medicine differs from that of traditional medicine. In addition to learning the important concepts of medicine, DOs are taught to do manipulations of muscles and bones as a part of the healing process |
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