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RAD 101 - RAD terms MTC – Massey correctly answered to pass
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RAD 101 - RAD terms MTC – Masseycorrectly answered to pass
Radiographer - correct answer ✔✔the person certified to take radiographs
Radiograph - correct answer ✔✔image produced f the anatomical area of interest by the radiographer
radiologist - correct answer ✔✔the physician who is specifically trained to make diagnosis from the
radiographs produced
position - correct answer ✔✔refers to the way we manipulate the patient to demonstrate specific
anatomy of interest
projection - correct answer ✔✔deals with the position of the patient, the path of central ray and the
anatomy to be seen
technical factors - correct answer ✔✔composed of kVp and Mas
kVp - correct answer ✔✔Kilovoltage peak. deals with the gray scales of the image
Mas - correct answer ✔✔Milliampere-seconds. current multiplied by time. determines the overall
blackness of the image
technique chart - correct answer ✔✔booklet contains all of the manual technical factors that are used
on specific body parts
control panel - correct answer ✔✔can be from a small box device in the control booth to the large units
in our classroom
, bucky - correct answer ✔✔tray that holds the cassette/IR in place and keeps it centered to the midline
of the table or upright boards
chest board/upright board - correct answer ✔✔used for upright work of the chest abdomen, ribs,
shoulder girdle, and cervical spine
tabletop - correct answer ✔✔refers to certain examinations that take place with the cassette and the
anatomy on top of he table
tube - correct answer ✔✔refers to radiographic tube or x-ray tube
shield - correct answer ✔✔lead aprons, thyroid shields and lead gloves. devices we use to protect
patient during exposures
image receptor - correct answer ✔✔name of the cassette used in computerized radiography and digital
imaging
detent - correct answer ✔✔the term used when we center the x-ray tube over the table or to the
upright board
central ray - correct answer ✔✔the actual beam of radiation that leaves the x-ray tube, passes through
the patient and collects in the IR
tube angle - correct answer ✔✔refers to the direction of the central ray
collimation - correct answer ✔✔to make parallel
radiation monitor - correct answer ✔✔detects the amount of radiation we are exposed to
radiographic markers - correct answer ✔✔distinguishes left/right side and who has taken the image
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