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father of western medicine

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Hippocrates

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who was the first to demonstrate the function of the heart and circulation of the blood without a microscope

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william harvey

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dutch zoologist and described bacteria

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anton van leeuwenhock

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developed the smallpox vaccine made from live cowpox

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edward jenner

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established that germs cause disease and developed the process of pasteurization

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louis pasteur

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developed tuberculin as a test for tuberculosis

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robert koch

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developed foundation of modern nursing and reformer of hospital sanitation methods “pioneer of nursing”

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florence nightingale

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discovered penicillin

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sir alexander fleming

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salk vaccine, helped treat diseases caused by hormone imbalance

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jonas salk

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discovered DNA

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francis crick and james watson

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promises cures for a variety of hereditary diseases and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceuticals have been developed. gene therapy

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human genome project

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father of radiology

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wilhelm conrad rontgen

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developed a large glass tube partially evacuated; has a cathode and anode attached to an electrical supply

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crooks tube ; Sir william Crooks

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wilhelm conrad rontgen developed xrays on

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november 8, 1985

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the first xray was of

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wilhelm’s wife (Bertha’s) hand with a ring

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honored as the first nobel prize winner for physics in 1901

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wilhem conrad rontgen

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uses iodinated contrast media to aid in diagnosing disease of the heart and blood vessels

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cardiovascular interventional radiography (VI)- angioplasty

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18
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placing a catheter into the heart is called

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cardiac catherization

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uses radioactive substances to image the body and treat disease

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nuclear medicine

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20
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used to diagnose osteoporosis

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bone densitometry

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21
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measurement of the lumbar spine and hip is most often performed when diagnosing

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osteoporosis (bone densitometry)

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22
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visualization of structures of the body by recording the reflection of pulses of high frequency sound wave directed into tissue

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medical sonography

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capacity to operate or work

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energy

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energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium(matter)

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radiation

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energy forms for imaging (6)
1. sound-mechanical 2. electrical 3. heat (thermal) 4. magnetic 5. electromagnectic 6. nuclear
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xrays have the ability to ionize when
a neutral atom gains or loses an electron
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xrays are created when electrons,
moving at high speeds are suddenly stopped
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the making of records, known as ___, of internal structures of the bodynby passage of xrays through the body to act on a specifically sensitized film or imaging plate or system
radiographs
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uses high frequency sound energy to create images; does not create ionizations
medical sonography (ultrasounds)
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high strength magnetic fields and radio waves to create images; no ionizations
Magnetic resonance imaging (MR)
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uses xray energy and sophisticated software to create images of the human body; shows different planes of the body
CT (CAT) scan
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gamma radiation; uses energy of the atom to create images ; uses radioactive isotopes to create gamma radiation
nuclear energy
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uses xrays to visualize blood vessels and heart anatomy
cardiovascular interventional imaging (angiography)
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requires the use of a catheter and injection of xray contrast material to visualize anatomy
cardiovascular interventional imaging (angiography)
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must be compiled by the program according to the guidelines set by JRCERT
self study
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only agency recognized by the US Department of education to accredit radiography program
Joint review committee on education in radiologic technology (JRCERT)
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registered diagnostic medical sonographer
RDMS
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ASRT
American society of radiologic technologist
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AERS
association of educators in radiologic sciences
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ACR
american college of radiology
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AMA
American medical association
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an effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a special catheter with a balloon tip is
angiplasty
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study of diseases of muscles and bones is
orthopedics
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discipline that visualizes sectional anatomy by the recording of a predetermined plane in the body is
computed tomography (CT)
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organization that certifies individuals in radiography
American registy of radiologic technologists
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organization that represents the interest of radiologic technologists to the public and federal government
american society of radiologic technologists
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organization is a sponsor of the Joint Review committee on education in radiologic technology and the american registry of radiologic technologists
american society of radiologic technologists
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Comprehensive document that is complied by the program acknowledging the guidelines set by the accrediting agency
self study
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Currently nominated by the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Radiologic technologists, the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, and the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators
joint review committee on education in radiologic technology (JRCERT)
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the principle organization of physicians trained in radiology and medical radiation physics.
ACR American college of radiology
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Group of people appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process
Joint review committee (JRC)
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True or False: Accreditation is a voluntary peer-review process.
true
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promotes and regulates all aspects of medicine in the US.
AMA American medical association
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who is the national registry sponsored by?
ARRT- american registry of radiologic technologists
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Radiologic technology accreditation is carried out through the...
JRC and it's affiliations (JRCDMS/ JRCERT/ JRCNMT)
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RTs are represented by the
ASRT- American society of radiologic technologists
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The ACR and the ASRT became cosponsors of the....
ARRT- American registry of radiologic technologists
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photoelectric absorption
electron is totally absorbed
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what is responsible for occupational exposure
compton scattering
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xrays travel in
waves
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xrays are manmade form of
electromagnetic energy
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the longer the wavelength, the ___ energy
less
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provides guidelines for physician/ patient relationships, the right to privacy, and for the treatment of curative purposes only
Hippocratic Oath

intro to radiology (2 decks)

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