Duplicate of Duplicate of RAD 111 Intro to Rad

Positive end (no free electrons); contains the target to stop electrons

The x-ray tube component that stops the stream of electrons & produces the x-ray beam

What organization tests and certifies individuals in Radiography?

Closer to the point of attachment

Fluoro can be used with digital imaging to take images.

Which org. represents the interests of the rad tech to the public and federal government?

Misrepresentation of an object size or shape

Means to angle the CR away from the head end.

During a fluoro exam the x-ray beam comes from…

Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on the person is

Limiting the beam – results in reduced patient dose, less scatter, and better detail

Why join the ASRT?

The occupational radiation dose limit for Rad Tech is

CR enters at an anterior surface and exits at the posterior surface

CR enters at a posterior surface and exits at the anterior surface

What are characteristics of professional critical thinking?

Which modality does not use ionizing radiation?

Means to angle the CR toward the head end.

Distance between point of x-ray exiting tube and image receptor (IR)

Defines the purpose of a hospital's existence & provides guidance in its community service...

What is a creative action base on professional knowledge and experience?

Which of these external regulating agencies might we encounter?

The overall darkness (blackness) of the image or the amount of light that can shine through

Longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal right and left parts

Lying down in any position

Every human being of adult years & sound mind has a right to determine what is done to him/her.

The component that controls the size & shape of the x-ray beam

Time, Distance, and Shielding are what…

Who provides accreditation to RCHC Rad Tech program?

The legal doctrine respondeat superior relates to which of the following?

When was x-ray discovered?

Process by which primary radiation is changed (partially absorbed or scattered)

Competency exam questions may be asked by who?

When may comp exams be completed in clinic?

What uses x-ray to make a real time dynamic (action) images rather than a static image?

When performing a comp what is expected?

An RT is with you during the entire exam

Allows x-rays to pass through easily

A calling that requires specialized knowledge and intensive academic preparation

Comp exams may be performed by you under supervision of…

Immobilizing a patient without consent is

Theory that patients have the right to decide what will or will not be done to them

X-ray beam that interacts with the patient and then continues in a different direction

Any unlawful touching of another that is without justification or excuse is

Specific oblique position in which the Lt or Rt posterior aspect of the body is closest to IR

Specific oblique position in which the Lt or Rt anterior aspect of the body is closest to IR

Do you know about Informed Consent?

Energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium

An RT is not with you during the entire exam but is immediately available

Why is it important to take a history on a patient?

Longitudinal plane that divides body into anterior and posterior parts

Negative end of x-ray tube; contains the filament.

What are the responsibilities of a radiology manager?

What is the source of electrons in the x-ray tube?

Who discovered x-ray?

Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge

The part of the beam that passes through the patient

Longitudinal plane that divides the body into right and left parts

Lead apron, lead glasses, and thyroid shields are examples of what?

A device designed to permit primary radiation to pass while reducing scatter

Distance between the patient and image receptor (IR)

Passed to improve efficiency & effectiveness of health information to provide privacy

What is our professional title?

X-ray beam prior to reaching the patient

Not easy for x-rays to penetrate and pass through

Component of the radiographic system that produces the x-rays

ALARA means….

What is the SI unit of radiation absorbed dose?

Legally, all images must include what?

Who is responsible for managing the daily operations of a hospital?

How can you overcome superimposition of a patients anatomy on an image?

Farther from the point of attachment

The visible difference (variation) between adjacent densities.

What modality specializes in use of x-rays to create images of GI, Thorax, Abdomen, & Skeleton?

Which of the following radiation monitoring devices is used by us?

Disclosing confidential information to unauthorized individuals is a/an

During a fluoro exam your dosimeter is worn under your lead at collar level.

What uses x-ray to visualize the function of a system?