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Intro to radiologic sciences FINAL
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Veterinary Medicine
Graduate
12/11/2009

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Term
A patient lying in a prone position is lying on his/her 
Definition
stomach
Term
according to your text, how often should you participate in physical activity?
Definition
3-5 times a week for 30 minutes
Term
a patient with burns on her back as lesions on the  _______ aspect of her body
Definition
posterior
Term
the plural word for diagnosis is ?
Definition
diagnoses
Term
most medical terms are from which 2 languages?
Definition
greek and latin
Term
In the term hypodermic, the suffix is 
Definition
-ic
Term
Which can you do to affect your stress tolerance level?
Definition

Know yourself

learn to adapt to change

have a supportive network of friends and family

Term
Arthr- is an example of a 
Definition
prefix
Term
The normal dynamic process of balance in the body is 
Definition
homeostasis
Term
if a patient is in the rucumbent position what is his position?
Definition
lying down
Term
The rules for combining a word root, and a suffix that starts with a vowel indicates that you should?
Definition
directly connect the word root and suffix. 
Term
back to front is
Definition
posteroanterior
Term
Why is t helpful to study with others?
Definition
it allows more than one viewpoint and can help explain the different concepts
Term
which occurs during the fight or flight response?
Definition

bp rise

senses become sharp

increased strength

Term
the esophagus is in which cavity?
Definition
thoracic
Term
what is a suggested way that you reduce anxiety before a test?
Definition
arrive early for the test
Term
positioning a patient to examine his abdomen would be placing him in a ___ position.
Definition
supine
Term
alzheimers disease is an example of an ____
Definition
eponym
Term
what is the singular of septum?
Definition
septa
Term
a term for towards the head is
Definition
cephalic or superior
Term
the study and treatment of the eye is?
Definition
ophthalmology 
Term
what is the word root for epidermis?
Definition
derm
Term
why is it important to recognize personal stressors?
Definition
helps take responsibility of oneself
Term
what are 3 good buffers of stress
Definition

physical activity

meditation

visualization

Term
which type of tissue acts as a covering of the body?
Definition
epithelial
Term
Which prefix means beneath?
Definition
Infra
Term
What is a good time management skill?
Definition
prioritize obligations to school, family, and work
Term
The liver is located in which cavity?
Definition
abdominal
Term
-rrhage means?!?!
Definition
excessive flow
Term
The opposite of hyper is 
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hypo
Term
If a man is being treated for hyperthermia, he has abnormally...
Definition
high body temperature
Term
The cranial cavity is in the ___ cavity
Definition
dorsal 
Term
cancer patients usually visit a/an
Definition
oncologist
Term
para
Definition
beside
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peri
Definition
around
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homo 
Definition
same
Term
xero
Definition
dry
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circum
Definition
around
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pan-
Definition
all
Term
sarc
Definition
flesh
Term
intra
Definition
within
Term
inter
Definition
between
Term
homeo
Definition
same
Term
-ize
Definition
creation/formation
Term
-penia
Definition
decreasing
Term
-algia
Definition
pain
Term
-ule
Definition
'small one'
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-stasis
Definition
stopping
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-genesis
Definition
creation/formation
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing
Term
-dynia
Definition
pain
Term
t/f . when overcoming worry, you should simply develop a plan of action
Definition
fasle, not simply!
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when pressure is applied, the body responds by becoming anxious

t/f

Definition
true
Term

worry is defined as an emotion in which a person feels anxious about an issue.

t/f

Definition
true
Term
you should review material within 24 hours of discussing it in class t/f
Definition
true
Term
A stressor is whatever causes you stress t/f
Definition
true
Term

stress is an abnormal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your personal balance in some way 

t/f

Definition
false, its anormal repsonse
Term

T/f 

scatter can be controlled by using an automatic processor

Definition
false
Term

control consoles may range from 30 to 150 volts

t/f

Definition
false, meV
Term

A wall mounted cassette holder includes a Bucky Mechanism

t/f

Definition
false, it doesnt have to
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A 90-90 table can tilt from a horizontal position to a complete vertical position in either direction 

t/f

Definition
true
Term

most diagnostic radiography is done between 100 and 400 mA

t/f

Definition
TRUE
Term

milliampere seconds directly control the quality of the x-ray photons produced.

t/f

Definition
false
Term

detail is affected by patient motion

t/f

Definition
true
Term

electroencephalography provides images of the electrical activity of the brain

t/f

Definition
true
Term

radiographs use ore ionizing radiation than computed tomography

t/f

Definition
false
Term

a cassette tray is also called a bucky tray

t/f

Definition
true
Term

kilovoltage peak directly controls the quality of x-ray photons produced.

t/f

Definition
true
Term
the film record produced to visualize the internal structures of the body is called...
Definition
radiograph
Term
a discipline that visualizes a patient's organs by the introduction of radiopharmaceutical is called:
Definition
nuclear med technology
Term
which discipline uses high energy ionizing radiation to treat malignant diseases?
Definition
rad therapy
Term
radiography images what part of the body?
Definition
chest abdomen and skeletal (all)
Term

which of these departments uses ionizing radiation?

rad therapy

dms

mri

all of the above

Definition
rad therapy
Term
what is the relationship between MRI and CT?
Definition
both visualize anatomy in sectional planes
Term
the part of the radiographic system that produces the x-rays is the 
Definition
x-ray tube
Term
the primary components of the x-ray tube are
Definition
cathode and anode
Term
what is an example of an x-ray beam limiting device?
Definition
collimator
Term
most x-ray machines are equipped with an automatic collimation system known as:
Definition
positive beam limitation
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x-ray tubes are classified as?
Definition

tilting

free floating

and adjustable

Term

the control panel consists of each of the following except:

tube angulation

power

kilovoltage

milliampere seconds

Definition
tube ang.
Term
one kilovolt is equal to __ volts
Definition
1000 volts
Term
the rotor-exposure switch ...
Definition
begins the exposure
Term
the device that supports and permits the x--ray tube to be moved in different directions is the 
Definition
tube stand
Term
the tube can travel in what directions?
Definition

longitudinal 

transverse

and vertical

Term
in a fluoroscopic unit the x-ray tube moves with the 
Definition
image intensifier
Term
which device permits the radiologist to obtain static radiographs during a fluoro?
Definition
spot film device
Term
which piece of equipment is used when it is necessary to take radiographic equipment to the patient?
Definition
mobile equip.
Term
the beam of photons,, before it interacts with the patient is called
Definition
primary radiation
Term
the individual packets of energy contained in the primary beam are called
Definition
photons
Term
the beam that exits the patient is 
Definition
remnant radiation
Term
radiation that is non-diagnostic is 
Definition
scatter radiation
Term
the process by which the nature of the primary beam is altered as it travels through the patient is called 
Definition
attenuation
Term
materials that allow x-ray photons to travel through easily are 
Definition
radiolucent
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the invisible image recorded on a film that has not been processes is called the ____ image
Definition
latent
Term
automatic processing of an image takes about?
Definition
1.5 minutes
Term
the SID is
Definition
distance between the tube and image receptor
Term
according to the inverse square law, if distance is doubled, intensity increases to __ the original value
Definition
1/4
Term
what is the chief controlling factor of contrast?
Definition
kVp
Term
as mAs _____, density _______
Definition

increases/increases

or decreases/decreases

Term
the chief controlling factor for density is 
Definition
mAs
Term
as the SID increases from 40 to 72 inches, the intensity of the x-ray beam will
Definition
decrease
Term
Ultrasound waves cant create an image through what?
Definition
lung
Term
the visible difference between densities
Definition
contrast
Term
the representation of an objects true borders
Definition
detail
Term
the overall blackening of the film
Definition
density
Term
the misrepresentation of an objects true size or shape
Definition
distortion
Term
what does OID stand for?
Definition
object to image distance
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___ is a device that is designed to remove as many scatter photons existing in the patient as possible before they reach the film.
Definition
grid
Term
_______ is a type of x-ray imaging that allows real time imaging of structures
Definition
fluoroscopy
Term
The ARDMS awards credentials to which radiologic modality?
Definition
diagnostic medical sonography
Term
what does ARRT stand for?
Definition
american registry of radiologic technologists
Term

in the late 1980s and early 1990s, hospitals underwent major organizational structure changes that eliminated many middle management positions

t/f

Definition
true
Term

informed consent requires that patients have all of the information that they need to make decisions about their health care

t/f

Definition
true
Term

the primary responsibility of a medical director or service chief is patient care

t/f

Definition
true
Term

the safety committee is responsible for medical errors and patient falls.

t/f

Definition
true
Term
the organizational statement that summarizes its intent to provide services as outlined by the services offered, the intended recipients, and a description of the level of cost is called a(n)?
Definition
mission statement
Term
Who is employed by the board of directors to interact with the medical staff to ensure coordination and quality of patient care and servies
Definition
CEO
Term
the formal organization for the medical staff consists of 
Definition

elected officers to work with hospital admin.

and 

authorizing privileges for physicians

Term
which dept is responsible for employee recruitment?
Definition
human resources
Term

all of the following are subdepartments of radiology except:

mri

dms

emerg serv.

nuclear med.

Definition
emerg serv
Term
an advantage of mobile imaging is :
Definition
provides access in remote areas
Term
the management function that involves the process of deciding in advance what is to be accomplished is called
Definition
planning
Term
the management function that involves giving orders and promoting an understanding of what is to be done is called
Definition
directing
Term
the internal hospital committee that regulates hospital activities for radiation safety is called
Definition
radiation safety committee
Term
which regulatory agency is responsible for safety in the workplace?
Definition
OSHA
Term
a certificate of need provides permission for
Definition
developing new services
Term
three types of law include
Definition
constitutional, legislative, and case
Term
_______ is a patients claim that he/she has been wronged.
Definition
tort
Term
when a patient feels that he/she has been threatened in such a way that there is reason to fear or expect  immediate bodily harm is called
Definition
assault
Term
______ can occur when a therapist touches a patient or performs an examination without perimission
Definition
battery
Term
most common claim in health care is the
Definition
false imprisonment 
Term
according to JCAHO , who is responsible for all quality improvement ?
Definition
medical director
Term
a follow up appt is a type of __ care.
Definition
continuous
Term

Medical records require only physician consultations

t/f

Definition
false
Term
who owns the patient chart
Definition
physician
Term
who owns all the information within the patient chart?
Definition
patient
Term
clinics may be owned by
Definition

physicians 

university medical centers

for profit organizations

Term
hipaa stands for
Definition
health insurance portability and accountability act
Term
jcaho stands for
Definition
joint commission on accreditation of health care organizations
Term
holding up a person to ridicule, scorn or contempt within a community
Definition
defamation
Term
any unlawful touching of another that is without justification or excuse
Definition
battery
Term
regulations established by government
Definition
laws
Term
a patients claim that he/she has been wronged or has suffered injury, other than breach of contract, for which he/she believes there is a cause for action
Definition
tort
Term
assault and battery are types of 
Definition
tort
Term
noncompliance will result in fines or prison time
Definition
Term
failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent person would use under like or similar circumstances
Definition
negligence
Term
name the patient rights
Definition

1. confidence

2. confidentiality

3. refusal of treatment

4. information

5. consideration

6. privacy

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