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Radiology Chap 1,2
Introduction, history, certification, introduction to equipment
Question | Answer |
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who discovered X-rays? | Wilhem Conrad Roentgen on Nov 8, 1895 at Univ. of Wurzburg, Germany. Had a special interest in conduction of high voltage electricity thru low - vacuum tubes |
X ray pictures were called _____________? | Radiographs |
another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is _______________ | Radiologic technologist? |
JRCERT stands for ______________ | The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
What does the Joint Review Committee do | The organization accredits schools for radiologic technologists. |
True or false, to determine credentials needed to practice limited radiography, you must contact the appropriate state agency | True |
The term " limited operator" is used because the ___________________ | scope of practice is limited |
What does "reciprocity" mean? | credentials issued in one area are recognized in another |
Which physician has received extensive additional training and would be considered a specialist? | Radiologist and Obstetrician and a Pediatrician |
Who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging ? | a Radiologist |
who issues an x-ray examination? | it is issued by a physician |
The largest professional organization for radiologic technologist is ________________ | ASRT |
The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators i s published by the ___________ | ARRT |
An organization that now provides accreditation for linited x-ray schools it the _________________ | JRCERT |
Bone densitometry is a specialized x-ray machine and procedure that measures ____________ | it measures bone mineral content |
True or False, Limited operators can perform the same x-ray exams that radiographers can | False |
True or False, Credentials for limited operators vary greatly from state to state. | true |