RTE 1000
Define the term radiation - ANS-Radiation is energy transmitted through matter
Describe ionization - ANS-Ionization occurs when an atom gains or loses an electron
Describe ionization - ANS-This process disrupts the composition of the matter
Describe ionization - ANS-In living things, this can cause biologic damage to cells &
tissue
When were x-ray discovered? - ANS-1895
When were x-ray discovered? - ANS-Rontgen discovered x-rays in 1895
When were x-ray discovered? - ANS-On November 8 1895, working with a Crooks tube
covered with a heavy black paper so no light could escape, Rontgen noticed a
fluorescent glow on a screen several feet away. He concluded that a new type of ray
was being emitted from the tube. He called these rays "X" for unknown.
Which imaging modalities use x-rays to produce images of the body? - ANS-CT
Which imaging modalities use x-rays to produce images of the body? - ANS-MRI
Which imaging modalities use x-rays to produce images of the body? -
ANS-Radiography
Which imaging modalities use x-rays to produce images of the body? - ANS-Nuclear
Medicine
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Physicians:
Medical doctor (MD)
Doctor of osteopathy (DO)
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Physician Assistant (PA)
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Nursing:
Nurse practitioner (NP)
Registered nurse (RN)
,Licensed practice nurse (LPN)
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Nursing assistant (CNA)
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Medical Laboratory
Technologists (MLT)
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Physical therapists (PT)
-PIdentify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Medical assistants (CMA)
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Respiratory therapists (RRT)
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Pharmacists (R.Ph. or
Pharm.D)
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Occupational therapists (OT),
Identify members of the imaging health care team - ANS-Speech-Language
Pathologists (SLP)
What organization provides programmatic accreditation of radiography schools? slise24
- ANS-JRCERT
What organization provides programmatic accreditation of radiography schools? slise24
- ANS-accreditation for individual programs within an institution. For radiography
programs, the accreditor is the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT). The USDOE also oversees such programmatic agencies. The
BC Radiography Program is accredited by JRCERT. Outside agencies to accredit
specific programs
· What is required to gain ARRT certification? slide 29 - ANS--Education - complete an
ARRT approved program leading to an Associate degree (JRCERT or regionally
accredited school)
· What is required to gain ARRT certification? slide29 - ANS-Ethics* - sign an
agreement to comply with the Standards of Ethics (a document that articulates the types
of behavior the ARRT expects of RTs)
, What is required to gain ARRT certification? slide 29 - ANS-Exam - take & pass the
ARRT exam (allowed 3 attempts over a 3-year period)
Identify ways to deal with stress - ANS-First, identify stressors and act upon them
proactively!
Identify ways to deal with stress - ANS-Adopt a mind set of positive thoughts &
emotions rather than dwelling on negative aspects
Identify ways to deal with stress - ANS-Stressors are best dealt with by using strategies
to "buffer" the stress event
Identify ways to deal with stress - ANS-Plan positive activities (uplifts) to balance the
effects of hassles & stressors
Identify ways to deal with stress - ANS-Learn to politely say "no" to those who want to
place extraordinary demands on you
Identify ways to deal with stress - ANS-Avoid conversations that include out-of-control
language and replace with in-control language
Identify ways to deal with stress - ANS-Learn to lessen or remove yourself from
stressful situations whenever possible
Identify study skills that promote success - ANS-Read before class - prepare some
questions in advance
Identify study skills that promote success - ANS-Plan a regular schedule of study
Identify study skills that promote success - ANS-Study in a group if possible - working
with your classmates helps you learn & retain the material
Identify study skills that promote success - ANS-Do not wait until right before an exam
to review the content - review the material soon after it is introduced or in parts
scheduled a few days in advance
Identify study skills that promote success - ANS-Use as many senses as possible -
employ more than one learning style
Identify study skills that promote success - ANS-A positive attitude helps remembering
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