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Non-ionizing forms of radiation | Ultrasound (Sonography), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). |
Radiography of the breast | Mammography |
Radiography of the spinal cord | Myelography |
Radiography of the joints | Arthrography |
Imaging of the cardiovascular system | Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT) |
Radiography of an artery | Arteriography |
Physician that uses high energy ionizing radiation to treat primary malignant tumors (cancer) | Oncologist |
Branch of radiology that involves procedures that require the use of radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes is... | Nuclear medicine |
The current standard to measure bone mineral density (To detect osteoporosis) | Dual Energy X ray Absorption (DEXA) |
ARRT | The Registry. The goals is to elevate the standards of radiologic technology and encourage studying. Mandatory. |
ASRT | Society. Goal is to advance the professions of radiologic technology and imaging specialties and maintain high standards of education. Not mandatory. |
Computer netwoek for the transmission, viewing, and archival storage of medical images. | PACS (Picture Archive) |
Natural, cosmic radiology | The sun |
Absorbs x-rays through the process of photoelectric effect, thereby minimizing patient exposure. Has an atomic number of 82. | Lead (for shielding) |
All cells of the body except germ cells | Somatic cells |
Known as sex cells | Germ cells |
Base of the pyramid of Maslow's hierarchy of needs | Physiologic (food, shelter, clothing etc.) |
When were X rays discovered? | November 8 1895 |
With x-radiation and gamma radiation, the vast majority of cellular damage is the result of... | Indirect hits (water molecules are ionized) |
Most common method used to monitor personnel exposure | OSL dosimeter (Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeters) |
Non- physical form of communication | Volume of voice |
The top of the pyramid of Maslow's Hierarchy | Self-actualization |
The three cardinal principles of protection | Time, distance, shielding |
The music of words | Paralanguage |
Belonging to two cultures | Biculturalism |
Radiation exposure in air | Air Kerma |
Absorbed dose | Gray |
Dose Equievalent | Sievert |
Radioactivity | Becquerel |