x-ray
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology - correct answers radiologic procedures for
the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
Computed Tomography - correct answers recording of a predetermined plane in the
body using an x-ray beam that is measure, recorded, and then processed by a
computer for display on a monitor
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - correct answers visualization of deep structures of
the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the
tissue
Energy - correct answers the ability to do work
Ionization - correct answers any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an
electron, thus acquiring a net charge
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - correct answers process of using a magnetic field and
radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body
Mammography - correct answers radiography of the breast
Nuclear Medicine Technology - correct answers branch of radiology that involves the
introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic
purposes
Positron Emission Tomography - correct answers the creation of sectional images of
the body that demonstrate the psychologic function of various organs and systems
Radiation - correct answers energy transmitted by waves through space or matter
Radiation Therapy - correct answers branch of radiology involved in treatment of
disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
, Radiography - correct answers making of records (radiographs) of internal structures o
the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially
sensitized film or an imaging plate or system
Radiologic Technologist - correct answers general term applied to an individual who
performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology
Radiologist - correct answers 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
Radiologist Assistant - correct answers an advanced-level radiographer who extends
the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing
patient care
Radiology - correct answers branch of health sciences dealing with radioactive
substances and radiant energy ans with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by
means of both ionizing (ex: roentgen rays) and nonionizing (ex: ultrasound) radiation
Roentgen Ray - correct answers synonym for x-ray
X-ray - correct answers electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced
when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped
BD - correct answers bone densitometry
CVIT - correct answers cardiovascular interventional technology
CT - correct answers computed tomography
MRI - correct answers magnetic resonance imaging
PET - correct answers positron emission tomography
RT - correct answers radiologic technologist
RA - correct answers radiologist assistant
M - correct answers mammography
N - correct answers nuclear medicine
T - correct answers radiation therapy
S - correct answers diagnostic medical sonography