Imaging Modalities
This imaging modality uses high-frequency sound waves and is non-ionizing.
What is diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound)?
This scientist discovered X-rays in 1895.
Who is Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen?
This organization credentials radiologic technologists in many imaging disciplines.
What is ARRT?
This ARRT credential is represented by the letter "R."
What is Radiography?
This physiologic reaction occurs in response to real or perceived threats.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
This modality uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the body.
What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)?
This oath established a high standard of ethical conduct in medicine.
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
This accrediting body evaluates radiography education programs.
What is JRCERT?
This advanced radiographer role extends the radiologist's practice and requires additional education.
What is a Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.)?
Name one common physical sign of stress discussed in the chapter.
What are headaches, muscle stiffness, poor sleep, stomach distress, or repeated colds?
This imaging method creates cross-sectional images using rotating X-ray tubes and detectors.
What is Computed Tomography (CT)?
This French scientist discovered the role of germs in disease.
Who is Louis Pasteur?
This organization represents radiologic technologists and develops practice standards.
What is ASRT?
This radiology administration role oversees the entire educational curriculum for students.
What is a Program Director?
This term refers to any event that adds stress to your life.
What is a stressor?
This branch of imaging uses radioactive isotopes and gamma radiation
What is Nuclear Medicine?
The first known X-ray image was of this person's body part.
What is Röntgen's wife's hand?
This term refers to the legal permission granted by a state to practice.
What is licensure?
This specialty credential is commonly associated with DEXA scans and bone health assessment.
What is Bone Densitometry (BD)?
This habit was identified as a major contributor to worrying.
What is procrastination?
This interventional specialty visualizes blood vessels and heart anatomy using catheters and contrast material.
What is Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)?
This major biological discovery was made in the mid-20th century.
What is DNA (the human genetic code)?
This international society focuses on magnetic resonance in medicine.
What is ISMRM?
This term describes professionals who hold more than one imaging credential.
What are multi-credentialed technologists?
Name two effective stress buffers mentioned in the chapter.
What are exercise and proper nutrition (also meditation, visualization, biofeedback, massage, etc.)?