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RAD 101 Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ARRT | American Registery of Radiologic Technologists - Provide exam to certify students |
| ASRT | American Society of Radiologic Technologists- set practice standards, provide support, and advocate for the proffesion |
| JRCERT | Joint Review Committee on Edication in Radiologic Technology- Accredits schools |
| What is critical thinking ? | A process of analysing, evaluating, decision making and reflecting on a situation. |
| What are hassles ? | Small negative events that make it hard to deflect stree |
| What are uplifts? | Small joys through that day that help fight against stress. |
| What is ionixing radiation? | A high form of energy that can knock an electron out of an atom. |
| What medical imaging technologies use ionizing radiation? | X-ray, CT, Fluroscopy, Nuclear medicine, Mammo |
| What medical imaging technologies do not use ionizing ra diation? | Ultrasound and MRI |
| What is the most common shielding material made of ? | Lead |
| Acute radiation syndrome symtoms | Nausea, vomiting, and red skin |
| What is natural backround radiation? | Radiation that comes from natural resources of the enviorment and universe |
| Why do we utilize collimation ? | we collimate to reduce radiation exposure and get a detailed image on the anatomy needed. |
| Why do we not want to reapeat exams? | A repeat exam exposes the patient to more information |
| Good Study habits include what ? | Study with a small group, study over a period of time, get good sleep and eat nutrient foods. |
| Who first discovered x-ray | Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen in 1895 |