What is diagnostic yield?

The amount of useful diagnostic information gained from an imaging exam.

What is diagnostic efficiency?

Getting a quality diagnostic image while using the least amount of radiation necessary.

What are the main components of an X-ray system?

The control console, X-ray tube, generator, collimator, table, and image receptor.

What does the radiographic control console control?

It allows the technologist to select factors such as kVp, mA, exposure time, and mAs.

What does kVp control?

The energy and penetrating ability of the X-ray beam.

What does mAs control?

The quantity or number of X-ray photons produced.

What is the purpose of collimation?

To limit the X-ray beam to the area of interest and reduce unnecessary radiation exposure.

What is the purpose of an upright image receptor?

It holds the image receptor for exams performed with the patient standing or sitting upright, such as chest X-rays.

What are positioning aids used for?

They help keep the patient properly positioned and reduce movement during an exam.

What is anatomical position?

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, palms forward, and feet pointing forward.

What are the three major body planes?

Sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes.

What does medial mean?

Toward the midline of the body.

What does lateral mean?

Away from the midline of the body.

What does proximal mean?

Closer to the point of attachment or origin.

What does distal mean?

Farther away from the point of attachment or origin.

Rotating the forearm so the palm faces upward or forward.

Rotating the forearm so the palm faces downward or backward.

Why is patient communication important in radiology?

It helps patients understand the exam, lowers anxiety, builds trust, and improves cooperation.

How may the needs of an inpatient differ from an outpatient?

Inpatients may need more assistance because of illness, limited mobility, medications, or medical equipment.

What qualities are important for a caring radiologic technologist?

Compassion, patience, communication, professionalism, respect, safety awareness, and attention to detail.

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Question	Answer
What is diagnostic yield?	The amount of useful diagnostic information gained from an imaging exam.
What is diagnostic efficiency?	Getting a quality diagnostic image while using the least amount of radiation necessary.
What are the main components of an X-ray system?	The control console, X-ray tube, generator, collimator, table, and image receptor.
What does the radiographic control console control?	It allows the technologist to select factors such as kVp, mA, exposure time, and mAs.
What does kVp control?	The energy and penetrating ability of the X-ray beam.
What does mAs control?	The quantity or number of X-ray photons produced.
What is the purpose of collimation?	To limit the X-ray beam to the area of interest and reduce unnecessary radiation exposure.
What is the purpose of an upright image receptor?	It holds the image receptor for exams performed with the patient standing or sitting upright, such as chest X-rays.
What are positioning aids used for?	They help keep the patient properly positioned and reduce movement during an exam.
What is anatomical position?	Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, palms forward, and feet pointing forward.
What are the three major body planes?	Sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes.
What does medial mean?	Toward the midline of the body.
What does lateral mean?	Away from the midline of the body.
What does proximal mean?	Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
What does distal mean?	Farther away from the point of attachment or origin.
What is supination?	Rotating the forearm so the palm faces upward or forward.
What is pronation?	Rotating the forearm so the palm faces downward or backward.
Why is patient communication important in radiology?	It helps patients understand the exam, lowers anxiety, builds trust, and improves cooperation.
How may the needs of an inpatient differ from an outpatient?	Inpatients may need more assistance because of illness, limited mobility, medications, or medical equipment.
What qualities are important for a caring radiologic technologist?	Compassion, patience, communication, professionalism, respect, safety awareness, and attention to detail.

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