Background Info
When were x-rays discovered?
November 8, 1895
uses high frequency sound energy to create medical images
ultrasound/sonography
unexpected negative changes or events
hassles
Education as a medical imaging professional will include 3 areas of learning:
didactic
lab
clinical instruction
What was the first x-ray of?
Wife's hand
uses very high energy ionizing radiation to treat cancer
radiation therapy
"I never get to do what I want because of school" is an example of what type of language?
Out of control
3 domains of learning
cognitive- thought, knowledge
affective- behaviors by feelings and emotions
psychomotor- behaviors by physical actions, manipulations, coordination
Who discovered x-rays?
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen
Branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body
Nuclear Medicine
Successful test taking depends on
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good time management
appropriate study skills
good nutrition
rest
direct vs. indirect supervision
direct- tech in room
indirect- shouting distance
x-rays are a form of _________________ radiation
ionizing
How many CEUs for ARRT and state of FL?
24 ARRT
12 FL
events both real and imagined, that increase feelings of anxiety
stressors
3 phases of clinical learning
observation
assistance
performance
What does RT (R) stand for?
Registered Technologist Radiography
study of breast tissue
mammography
physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by a real or imagined threat
fight or flight response
radiation protection practices AKA 3 cardinal rules
time
distance
shielding