Understanding CT
Understanding ADHD
Helpful Technologist
CT of Abdomen/pelvis
100

Unit for absorbed dose.

What is Gray(Gy)?

100

A mental health condition with a short attention span, hyperactivity, and socio-occupational dysfunction.

What is ADHD

100

Some technologists will put something in or over kids ears to help eliminate loud sounds during a CT scan.

What are headphones/earbuds?

100

The position my patient is in for a ct scan of the abdomen/pelvis with contrast

What is supine

200

It is used in CT to light up the insides to help the tech see everything.

What is contrast dye?

200

A tendency to act on impulse without forethought.

What is impulsivity?

200

The best way to give child with ADHD contrast for a CT scan 

What is orally contrast?

300

Kinetic energy released per unit mass

What does KERMA stand for?

300

The onset of symptoms of ADHD must be prior to the age of

What is 12?

400

Provides continues current, and voltage during rotation of the tube and gantry?

What is Helical CT?

400

There is a stimulant medication most kids in school take to help them focus

What is Ritalin?

500

Tissue density values and measures the thickness of tissue that can be used for contrast and detection of disease

What are house field units?

500

The development of nervous system

What is neurodevelopment?