Intro to Radiology Flashcards

(63 cards)

1
Q

What must be worn to protect the health care workers present in the room during the radiographic examination

A

Leaded gloves, leaded aprons, and thyroid protectors

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2
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Aprons should be hung up by the ___when not in use.

A

shoulders

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3
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Aprons should not be ___ or ___under any circumstances.

A

folded or creased

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4
Q

Aprons should be cleaned regularly with ____ and ____

A

warm water and mild soap.

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5
Q

Dosimetry badges measures what

A

radiation exposure

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6
Q

Lymphoid tissue ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

A

Minimal

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7
Q

Lymphoid tissue RADIOSENSITIVITY

A

High

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8
Q

Lymphoid tissue
Effects

A

Atrophy

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9
Q

Bone marrow
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

A

4%

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10
Q

Bone marrow
RADIOSENSITIVITY

A

High

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11
Q

Bone marrow
effects

A

Hypoplasia

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12
Q

Gonads
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

A

Minimal

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13
Q

Gonads
RADIOSENSITIVITY

A

High

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14
Q

Gonads
Effects

A

Atrophy

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15
Q

Skin
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

A

3%

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16
Q

Skin
RADIOSENSITIVITY

A

Intermediate

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17
Q

Skin
EFFECTS OF OVERDOSE

A

Erythema

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18
Q

Gastrointestinal tract
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

A

3%

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19
Q

Gastrointestinal tract
RADIOSENSITIVITY

A

Intermediate

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20
Q

Gastrointestinal tract
EFFECTS OF OVERDOSE

A

Ulcers

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21
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Eyes (cornea)
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

A

Minimal

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22
Q

Eyes (cornea)
RADIOSENSITIVITY

A

Intermediate

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23
Q

Eyes (cornea)
effects

A

Cataracts

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Q

Growing bone
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

A

4%

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Growing bone RADIOSENSITIVITY
Intermediate
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Growing bone effects
growth arrest
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Organs ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY
12%
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Organs RADIOSENSITIVITY
Intermediate
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Organs effects
Nephrosclerosis/ascites
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Muscle ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY
43%
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Muscle RADIOSENSITIVITY
Low
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Muscle effects
Fibrosis
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Fat ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY
14%
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Fat RADIOSENSITIVITY
low
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Fat effects
Necrosis
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Brain ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY
Minimal
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Brain RADIOSENSITIVITY
low
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Brain effects
Necrosis
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Skeleton ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY
10%
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Skeleton RADIOSENSITIVITY
low
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Skeleton effects
Transection
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Dorsal
D
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Ventral
V
44
Lateral
L
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Medial
M
46
Left
L
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Right
R
48
Cranial
Cr
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Caudal
Cd
50
Rostral
R
51
Palmar
Pa,P
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Plantar
Pl, P
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Oblique
O
54
Distal
Di
55
Proximal
Pr
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Side or lateral recumbency, the patient is labeled according to the side
it is lying on
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The side that is affected is the side that touches
touches the table
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The side that is touching the table is the side you
label with the marker
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Ventral
stomach
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Dorsal
back
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If the hair coat of the patient is wet or full of debris, confusing artifacts can
appear on the image
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Positioning Aids are used to maintain the patient in
in a specific position during an x-ray.
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Devices used for position aids are (8)
1. Sandbags 2. Foam blocks 3. Wedges 4. Tape 5. rope 6. Velcro 7. Radiolucent troughs