Module 1
This term is used to describe radiation treatment that is not used for cure
What is palliation
This is the current standard unit of radiation dosage
What is the Gray
This term means patients have the right to choose their care
What is autonomy
These are the two types of communication
What are verbal & nonverbal
This is the easiest and most effective means to reduce the risk of spreading infection
What is handwashing
This method is the primary choice of cancer treatment
What is surgery
This individual founded the first training program for Radiation Oncologists
Who is Juan del Regato
This document guides professionals to behave in a moral and professional manner
What is the Code of Ethics
This term means you can put yourself in another's shoes
The concept known as universal precautions applies to these substances
What are all blood and body in all patients
This professional body provides licenses and credentials to Radiation Therapists
What is the ARRT
These individuals discovered Radium
This must be secured in writing before performing any procedure on a patient
What is informed consent
This term refers to communication that is friendly, professional, and respectful
What is courtesy
This term is used to describe a contaminated inanimate object
What is a fomite
This individual is responsible for obtaining informed consent
Who is the Radiation Oncologist
This piece of equipment is used in Brachytherapy to protect personnel from radiation exposure
What is an afterloader
A tort law falls under this type of offense
What is a civil law
These are the 5 stages of grief (in the correct order)
What are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
Patients being treated for TBI are on this type of precaution
What is reverse isolation
Chemotherapy is used for these two reasons
What are systemic treatment and to treat subclinical diseases
This is a standard fractionation schedule for curative intent
What is 50 Gy/25 fx
This term means "the thing speaks for itself"
What is Res Ipsa Loquitor
This is the third need in Maslow's Triangle Hierarchy of Needs
What is love & Belongingness
This term is used to describe the severity of a disease
What is virulence