100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
RADT 1010 - Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers $12.49   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

RADT 1010 - Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers

 5 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Registered Drug And Alcohol Technician
  • Institution
  • Registered Drug And Alcohol Technician

radiation - Answer-energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium (matter) energy - Answer-the capacity to do work ionization - Answer-neutral atoms gain or lose electrons types of energy - Answer-sound (mechanical), electromagnetic, heat, nuclear gamma radiation - Answer...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 9  pages

  • October 9, 2024
  • 9
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • Registered Drug And Alcohol Technician
  • Registered Drug And Alcohol Technician
avatar-seller
lectknancy
RADT 1010 - Exam 1 Questions with
Correct Answers
radiation - Answer-energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
(matter)

energy - Answer-the capacity to do work

ionization - Answer-neutral atoms gain or lose electrons

types of energy - Answer-sound (mechanical), electromagnetic, heat, nuclear

gamma radiation - Answer-form of electromagnetic energy that has the ability to ionize
atoms

x-rays / roentgen rays - Answer-human-made form of electromagnetic energy

radiography - Answer-making of radiographs of internal structures of the body by
passage of x-rays / gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or
an imaging plate or system

radio waves - Answer-used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

nonionizing imaging - Answer-MRI

Hippocrates - Answer-father of western medicine; created high standard of ethical
conduct (Hippocratic Oath)

Romans - Answer-began public health and sanitation systems

William Harvey - Answer-demonstrated heart function and circulation

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek - Answer-first microscope; described bacteria

Edward Jenner - Answer-vaccine for smallpox

Louis Pasteur - Answer-proved germ theory of infection

Robert Koch - Answer-established bacterial cause for many infections

Florence Nightingale - Answer-founder of modern nursing

Alexander Fleming - Answer-discovered penicillin

, Jonas Salk - Answer-polio vaccine

Francis Crick and James Watson - Answer-discovered the structure of DNA

Human Genome Project - Answer-project whose goal is to map, sequence, and identify
all of the genes in the human genome

William Roentgen - Answer-discovered x-rays in 1895

radiologic technologist (RT) - Answer-persons qualified to use x-rays or radioactive
substances to produce images of internal parts of the body for interpretation

radiographer - Answer-one who takes x-rays

cardiovascular interventional technology (CVIT) - Answer-radiologic procedures for the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system

mammography - Answer-diagnostic tool for breast disease

radiologist assistant (RA) - Answer-an advanced-level radiographer who extends the
capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing
patient care

nuclear medicine - Answer-use of radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic
purposes

positron emission tomography (PET) - Answer-creation of sectional images of the body
that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and systems

radiation therapy - Answer-administration of radiation treatments to patients according
to prescription and instructions of physician

bone densitometry (BD) - Answer-used to diagnose osteoporosis

computed tomography (CT) - Answer-recording of a predetermined plane in the body
using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for
display on a monitor

diagnostic medical sonography - Answer-visualization of structures of the body by
recording the reflections of pulses of high-frequency sound (ultrasound) waves directed
into tissues

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Answer-using a magnetic field and
radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller lectknancy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

80467 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$12.49
  • (0)
  Add to cart