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RAD101 Final Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of analyzing medical reports, orders, and requests? | To understand physician instructions, select correct imaging protocols, and ensure accurate and safe patient care. |
| What are the main branches of medical imaging and radiologic sciences? | Radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, interventional radiology. |
| What other health professions interact with radiology? | Physicians, nurses, physical therapists, laboratory staff, respiratory therapists. |
| What does evidence-based healthcare practice mean? | Using the best available research, clinical expertise, and patient values to guide decision-making. |
| What are examples of healthcare environments? | Hospitals, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, imaging centers. |
| What organizations regulate healthcare and radiology? | NRC, FDA, OSHA, Joint Commission, state health departments. |
| What does radiology organization and staffing typically include? | Radiologists, technologists, administrators, support staff, radiation safety officer. |
| What is professional credentialing in radiology? | Certification by ARRT after passing exams, demonstrating competence and ethical standards. |
| What organizations are involved in credentialing and standards? | ARRT, ASRT, JRCERT. |
| What is professional development in radiology? | Continuing education, advanced certifications, specialization, leadership roles. |
| What are critical thinking and problem-solving strategies? | Analyzing situations, making ethical/technical decisions, adapting to unexpected challenges. |
| Which agencies regulate radiation safety? | NRC, FDA, OSHA, EPA, state radiation control agencies. |
| What are radiation protection tools and methods? | Lead aprons, thyroid shields, lead gloves, collimation, shielding barriers, ALARA principle. |
| What are current best practices in patient protection? | Proper shielding, collimation, lowest dose possible, correct positioning, avoiding repeats. |
| How can technologists apply radiation protection techniques? | Maximize distance, minimize exposure time, use shielding, follow ALARA for patients and self. |
| Who are important historical figures in radiology? | Wilhelm Roentgen (discovered x-rays, 1895) |
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