Chapter 50/54 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What provides live action images that allow physicians to observe fetal movement, study body organs and guide needle biopsies?
A
3D/4D ultrasound
2
Q
The degree to which a joint is able to move is?
A
range of motion
3
Q
Who discovered x-rays?
A
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
4
Q
A medical assistant should inform the physician of which condition prior to taking an x-ray?
A
pregnancy
5
Q
Nuclear medicine is a noninvasive radiographic procedure that involves the use of what?
A
radioisotopes
6
Q
What medical professional would be able to perform advanced radiological procedures as well as interpret films for physicians?
A
radiologist
7
Q
What position would a lateral x-ray be taken in?
A
from the side
8
Q
What is the purpose of a dosimeter badge?
A
protect employees from potential exposure
