Exam 1 Study Guide RAD 1125|| 50 QUESTIONS || CORRECT ANSWERS|| VERIFIED
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Course
RAD 1125
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RAD 1125
Ionization - ANSWER any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
Radiography - ANSWER Making records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging ...
Exam 1 Study Guide RAD 1125|| 50
QUESTIONS || CORRECT ANSWERS||
VERIFIED
Ionization - ANSWER any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net
charge
Radiography - ANSWER Making records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays
or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system
Radiologist - ANSWER A physician who specializes in the use of X-rays and other forms of both ionizing
and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - ANSWER Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the
reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissues
Accreditation - ANSWER Voluntary peer-review process through which an agency grants recognition to
an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria
Professional Societies - ANSWER organizations that contribute to the continued development of a
specific group of professionals
Critical Thinking - ANSWER creative action based on professional knowledge and experience involving
sound judgement applied with high ethical standards and integrity
Direct Supervision - ANSWER oversight of clinical procedures or treatment by a qualified professional
present in the exam or treatment room with the student
, PACS - ANSWER Picture Archiving and Communication System. These are computers or networks
dedicated to the storage, retrieval, distribution and presentation of diagnostic medical images.
HIPPA - ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, protect sensitive patient
health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
Advance Diretctive - ANSWER Legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to provide guidance
to the health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions regarding their
medical care: (living will)
Objective Data - ANSWER Information observed through your senses of hearing, sight, smell, and touch
while assessing the patient.
Open ended questions - ANSWER Questions that allow someone to give a free-form answer
HER - ANSWER
Performance Improvement Elements - ANSWER The improvement of a business process, function, or
procedure with the intention of improving overall outcomes
Mission Statement - ANSWER The purpose of the hospitals existence and provides guidance in its
community service
Hand washing roles in infection control - ANSWER Hand hygiene is considered a primary measure for
reducing the risk of transmitting infection among patients and health care personnel. Hand hygiene
procedures include the use of alcohol-based hand rubs (containing 60%-95% alcohol) and hand washing
with soap and water
Radiographer - ANSWER A medical technician who operates equipment to produce radiographic images.
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