History, Mammo, CIT, Xray-
Exam 1(89 questions and
answers)
The negative side of the x ray tube is called the
cathode
An anode is typically made of what material?
Tungsten
who discovered x rays in 1885
William Roentgen
the atomic number of tungsten is
74
what does ALARA stand for
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
During the production of characteristic radiation, the x-ray photon is released
due to a difference in what kind of energy between the shells of the atom?
binding energy
Some responsibilities that a radiologic technologist may be required to
perform on the job are
Trauma x-rays
Computed Radiography uses:
-A cassette with a digitized plate inside
- A carbon reader to take the image off the digitized plate
-A computer monitor to display the image.
Contrast media that is given through an intravenous line is usually
an iodine based liquid
How many images per breast are performed for a routine Mammogram and
what are they?
2 they are CC and MLO
, Approximately how many rads is a 4-view mammogram with Digital
Mammography?
.4 mGys for all four projections
How does breast tomosynthesis differ from 2-dimension al Mammography?
it is 3D imaging that uses pictures of "slices" of the breast
Does a Mammographer need to be a registered radiologic technologist?
yes you need education in radiation
Are Mammographers ever involved in invasive breast procedures?
yes they assist in them
Who is considered the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates
Leeches are still used in medicine
true
General Anesthesia was not used until the
late 1800s
The payment system that determines costs and payments AFTER delivery of
service is termed
Retrospective payment
With Medicaid programs, your health coverage options generally depend on
your state, your income, and your family size
true
One significant change is the expanded coverage for young adults. At what
age are they allowed to stay on their parents' policy?
until the age of 26
If a 25 year old is covered under his/her parents' plan, and that individual is
offered insurance at his/her place of employment, can that person opt to
stay on his/her parents' plan?
yes
With Medicaid programs, your health coverage options generally depend on
your state, your income and your family size.
Exam 1(89 questions and
answers)
The negative side of the x ray tube is called the
cathode
An anode is typically made of what material?
Tungsten
who discovered x rays in 1885
William Roentgen
the atomic number of tungsten is
74
what does ALARA stand for
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
During the production of characteristic radiation, the x-ray photon is released
due to a difference in what kind of energy between the shells of the atom?
binding energy
Some responsibilities that a radiologic technologist may be required to
perform on the job are
Trauma x-rays
Computed Radiography uses:
-A cassette with a digitized plate inside
- A carbon reader to take the image off the digitized plate
-A computer monitor to display the image.
Contrast media that is given through an intravenous line is usually
an iodine based liquid
How many images per breast are performed for a routine Mammogram and
what are they?
2 they are CC and MLO
, Approximately how many rads is a 4-view mammogram with Digital
Mammography?
.4 mGys for all four projections
How does breast tomosynthesis differ from 2-dimension al Mammography?
it is 3D imaging that uses pictures of "slices" of the breast
Does a Mammographer need to be a registered radiologic technologist?
yes you need education in radiation
Are Mammographers ever involved in invasive breast procedures?
yes they assist in them
Who is considered the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates
Leeches are still used in medicine
true
General Anesthesia was not used until the
late 1800s
The payment system that determines costs and payments AFTER delivery of
service is termed
Retrospective payment
With Medicaid programs, your health coverage options generally depend on
your state, your income, and your family size
true
One significant change is the expanded coverage for young adults. At what
age are they allowed to stay on their parents' policy?
until the age of 26
If a 25 year old is covered under his/her parents' plan, and that individual is
offered insurance at his/her place of employment, can that person opt to
stay on his/her parents' plan?
yes
With Medicaid programs, your health coverage options generally depend on
your state, your income and your family size.
