ch 1-3 & 6 Intor to radiology & imaging science

Question 1

What is Radiography?

Answer 1

The making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of X-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on imaging plates or detectors.

Question 2

What does MRI stand for ?

Answer 2

Magnetic resonance imaging

Question 3

What form of waves is used of MRI and Sonography?

Answer 3

Radio waves and is a nonionizing for of radiation

Question 4

What is Radiation?

Answer 4

It is an energy transmitted by waves through space or matter

Question 5

What is Energy?

Answer 5

It is the capacity to operate or work. Ex: Electromagnetic energy which includes radio waves, light, and X-rays

Question 6

What is an X-ray?

Answer 6

It is a human made form of electromagnetic energy. They are created when electrons moving at high speed are suddenly stopped.

Question 7

What is another name for X-rays?

Answer 7

Roentgen rays named after Wilhelm Rontgen

Question 8

Who is known as the Father of Western Medicine?

Answer 8

Hippocrates was a Greek Physician born (c. 460-370 bc)

Question 9

What is the history of Radiology?

Answer 9

 Discovered by Wilhelm C. Röntgen
 November 8, 1895
 Received Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901
 First known X-ray mage is of wife’s hand.

Question 10

What are the Energy forms for imaging?

Answer 10

 Electromagnetic
 X-rays (ionizing)
 Radio waves
 Sound
 Medical sonography
 Electrical
 Electrocardiography
 Heat (thermal)
 Thermography
 Magnetic
 Magnetic resonance imaging
 Nuclear
 Gamma radiation

Question 11

Radiography

Answer 11

 Uses electromagnetic energy in the form of X-rays to create medical images.
 This energy creates ionizations which create the medical image as well as harming living tissue.

Question 12

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Answer 12

 Uses high-frequency sound energy to create medical
image
 Non-ionizing

Question 13

CT scanning

Answer 13

 Uses X-ray energy and sophisticated software to create cross- sectional images of the human body
 Acquires hundreds of views of patient anatomy,
as the X-ray tube and CT detector rotate around the patient

Question 14

What is accreditation?

Answer 14

*Process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through demonstrated compliance with developed standards
*A process to assess high quality of operations and offerings
*Ensures compliance with established standards of performance
*A voluntary, peer review process
*Involves several areas within health care
*Standards set by organization that sponsors the accrediting agency
*Very highly valued by members of professions

Question 15

What does JRCERT stand for?

Answer 15

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology

Question 16

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology 3 points?***

Answer 16

 Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of radiologic technology
 Governed by a Board of Directors known as the Joint Review Committee
**** JRCERT accreditation requires demonstrated compliance with minimum requirements known as Essentials and Guidelines or Standards.

Question 17

Certification***

Answer 17

*Deals with the demonstration of minimum competencies in recognized professional skills and knowledge

*Listing of certified individuals known as a Registry

• RT(R): registered technologist, Radiography

Question 18

State Licensing Agencies are?

Answer 18

Known as licensure: grants permission to practice

Question 19

Technologist Organizations

Answer 19

• ASRT: Many medical professions have developed “practice standards” to ensure optimum performance of their members.
• The radiography “practice standards” are developed and maintained by the ASRT

Question 20

Many organizations are involved with medical imaging
making up this great profession. A common goal of all of
these organizations is to?

Answer 20

 A. Ensure the highest quality of care within the profession

 B. Improve the standard of care within medical imaging

 C. Foster positive public relations and communication
with the general public and governmental agencies

- D. All of the above

Question 21

Which of the following is a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills? (think board exams)

Answer 21

 Accreditation
- Certification
 Licensure
 Registration

Question 22

What is STRESS?

Answer 22

*It is produced by life events that place a perceived
demand on time, energy and resources

*Can cause emotional and biological changes in the body

Question 23

What is the Fight-or-Flight response?

Answer 23

 Physiologic reaction to a real or imagined threat, arising from emotions of both fear and anger

 Can you think of examples when
this has happened to you?

Question 24

What is the physiologic response to fight or flight?

Answer 24

 Increased metabolism and fats/sugars
 Release of hormones
 Increased blood flow and cardiac output
 Stimulated central nervous system

Question 25

What are some strategies to deal with stress?

Answer 25

Avoid: avoid conversations that show out of control lang and replace it with in control lang Take: take responsibility for yourself Understand: understand the worry process and that stress cannot be completely taken away

Question 26

What percentage of things you worry about never turn out the way you expect them?

Answer 26

95%

Question 27

Procrastination

Answer 27

Is a worry contributor

Question 28

What are the 5 worry survival techniques?

Answer 28

Avoid: procrastination Take: Take control of "your worry process" Identify: Identify those events over which you have some degree of control and exercise it accordingly. Understand: Understand that most worrisome events never turn out as you thought they would. Don’t build: Don’t build “worry mountains.”

Question 29

What 4 steps help with Self Managment?

Answer 29

Know yourself Priorities your responsibilities Priorities your activities Priorities yourself

Question 30

Stress buffers

Answer 30

Stress buffers can help reduce the harmful effects of stress. -good sleep - eating healthy - exercise -

Question 31

7 study skills

Answer 31

 Review the material soon after it is introduced.  Use as many senses as possible.  Plan a regular schedule of study.  Study in a group.  Attitude helps remembering.  Maintain a positive attitude. Good time management is critical to effective study skills and test-taking.

Question 32

Vitamins and minerals depleted as a result of stress are:

Answer 32

B Complex, C and Magnesium

Question 33

Hospital mission statements are

Answer 33

The hospital Mission Statement is the driving and guiding force that outlines the reason for the existence of a hospital.

Question 34

Hospitals are like...

Answer 34

communities within a community

Question 35

CEO

Answer 35

The President or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is accountable to the hospital board.

Question 36

Administrative director of Radiology

Answer 36

They have leadership, finance and budgeting, strategic planning, customer service and communications and public relation skills

Question 37

Medical Director

Answer 37

Responsible for all quality-improvement activities

Question 38

Radiation Safety officer (RSO)

Answer 38

Responsible for the safe operation and use of radiation and radioactive materials

Question 39

SIX MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

Answer 39

1. Planning 2. Organizing/Facilitating 3. Staffing 4. Directing 5. Controlling 6. Coordinating

Question 40

When an organization focuses on quality or patient safety, it..

Answer 40

undergoes cultural revolution

Question 41

Performance standards or guidelines used to measure progress toward the goals of the organizations are defined as:

Answer 41

Joint commission Guidelines

Question 42

External regulatory Agency's

Answer 42

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Question 43

Internal regulatory groups

Answer 43

Safety Committees

Answer 44

-Excellent teamwork skills -Customer-service oriented -Good communication skills with patients, -colleagues, and physicians -Professional attitude -Good work ethic -Integrity and character

Question 45

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST SINGLE CHOICE THAT ILLUSTRATES DESIRABLE GOODWILL EFFORTS ENHANCING PUBLIC IMAGE?

Answer 45

A. Greeting patients and telling jokes B. Proudly displaying your religious tattoos C. Wearing attire that is consistent with the dress code and presenting with an upbeat attitude D. Referencing your notes during a medical procedure to avoid making a mistake