Foundations
The use of radiation to produce an image is known as
Radiography
____________________ of the tissue causes biologic harm that can show lasting, long term effects of radiation
Ionization
Standards have been established for the maintenance of complete medical records by the
Joint commission
True or false: The volume by which you speak is considered non-verbal communication
False!
A patient presents with abdominal pain that started 2 days ago. This is considered ________________ pain
Acute
When an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through demonstrated compliance with developed standards is known as....
Accreditation
Keeping radiation exposures at the lowest levels possible follows the _________________ principle
ALARA
True or false: It is within an imaging professionals scope of practice to remove a c-collar to improve image quality of an exam.
Absolutely, under no circumstances, should YOU remove a c-collar!
____________ contrast agents absorb x-ray energy, appearing white on an image because they have a high atomic number
Positive
_____________________ addresses the variety of human societies and cultures and examines their similarities and differences
Human or cultural diversity
You are a registered radiographer looking to re-locate to another state. You must be sure to obtain _______________________ if it is required by the state to continue to practice.
state licensure
True or false: Nerve cells are highly sensitive to radiation exposure.
False! Nerve cells are highly specialized, meaning they do not rapidly divide
_____________ contrast agents have a low atomic number
Negative (air, black on x-ray)
When giving a subcutaneous injection, the needle should be placed at a ______ degree angle from the skin
45
The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as
infection
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) publishes ______________ that help define specific professional expectations and responsibilities.
Practice standards
Repetitive tissue trauma events that tend to be cumulative as a function of time are known as:
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs)
As an employee working within a busy imaging department, you work with some technologists who do not practice radiation protection as you have been taught. One technologist in particular routinely overexposes patients to get a “perfect image for the radiologist.” This questionable technologist practice would be an example of
an ethical violation
When placing an NG tube, the patient should be placed in what position?
High fowlers
A tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. This is an example of transmission of an infection by
A vector
The study pertaining to the nature, effects, uses, and origin of drugs is known as:
Pharmacology
Protecting the patient from pathogenic microbes is the goal of:
Aseptic technique
True or false: Hippocrates believed in important medical value of medicinal potions and super natural powers.
False!
*High ethical standards
*Close monitoring
*Values diet and exercise
Radiographic contrast agents can be generally classified as
Positive and negative
The most common type of nasogastric tube used for stomach decompression is the:
single-lumen Levin tube.