The Profession/History
The father of Western Medicine.
Who is Hippocrates?
Communication includes these 3 things.
What is
-Verbal
-Written
-Body Language
This exam looks at the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
What is a Upper GI?
This is how a xray is pointed to complete a Posterioranterior xray.
Beam is directed from back to front.
This is what NPO means.
What is Nothing by Mouth?
They regulate the Scope of Practice for a Medical Assistant.
Who is the State?
This is defined as teamwork and diversity.
What is Diversity (variety)
What is Teamwork (working together to accomplish a goal)
This exam looks at the soft tissue of the breast.
What is a Mammography?
The beam is directed this way when a Anteriorposterior xray is done.
Beam directed front to back.
This is what Contrast is used for.
What is to enhance the visibility of the tissue or structure being studied?
They were considered the founder of AAMA.
Who is Maxine Williams?
These are stress management techniques.
What is
-Aromatherapy -Humor
-Deep Breathing
-Exercise
-Music
A Arthrography examines this.
What is Joint Space (knee, hip, shoulder)?
The beam is directed this way when doing a Lateral x-ray.
Contrast is administered this way.
What is
-oral
-IV
-Rectal
The MA performs _____ and _____ duties.
What is Administrative and Clinical?
This is a Professional Image for the Medical Assistant.
What is
-Good Hygiene -Smile
-Name tag visible above waist
-Free from odors (smoke/perfume)
-Appropriate Uniform
This test is often used to examine organs of the abdomen
What is a CT (Cat Scan)
The beam is directed this way with a Oblique xray.
Directed at an angle.
This is not included in a all liquid diet.
What is Dairy products?
They can delegate to a Medical Assistant.
What is a
- Physician
- PA
-NP
-RN
These are sources that a MA can use to obtain knowledge.
What are
-Internet
-Professional Journals
-Workshops
-Office Training
A KUB looks at these 3 things.
What is Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder?
The beam is directed this way when doing a Axial xray.
X-ray tube is directed to a ray along the axis of the body.
These are some of the skills that a MA would do to assist a Radiology Tech.
What is
-schedule procedure
-educate pt. on procedure
-assist with pt. for setting up
-educate pt. on post-procedure instructions and results