the x-radiation that is "left over" and exits to strike the image receptor and create the image is
known as _____ radiation correct answers remnant
as students gain competency in medical imaging procedures, three phased in the clinical setting
are planned by clinical faculty. these three phases in the correct learning sequence are correct
answers observation
assistance
performance
a physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a correct answers
radiologist
Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of
radiation's ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
correct answers ionizations
a typical organizational structure of a hospital will have the hospital's chief executive officer
(CEO) or president reporting to the correct answers board of directors
Federal Agency that regulates the use of ionizing radiation including medical and nuclear
applications is the correct answers Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
in addition to the traditional hospital setting for health care, it is quite common to offer medical
imaging services in a wide variety of medical settings. these sites could include correct answers
outpatient clinics
free standing imaging centers
physician offices and clinics
urgent care centers
, modern medical imaging departments no longer use x-ray film for medical images. The
transformation from a film based environment to a digital medium has had a profound impact on
medicine's standard of care. Among is many virtues, digital medical imaging has permitted the
networking and computer storage of thousands of images. The transmission, display, and storage
of these images are accomplished through what type of technology? correct answers PACS
(picture archiving & communication system)
A document that guides a hospital to its purpose and role in the community it serves is called a
correct answers mission statement
in the diagnosis of a patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical
modalities. A few of these involve ionizing energy to create a medical image. If a physician is
concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to order any of the following
diagnostic modalities EXCEPT correct answers radiography
Why is an x-ray tube glass envelope made of Pyrex glass? correct answers To better withstand
the heat produced
Radiographic exposure technique selection is performed with what component of an x-ray
system? correct answers operator's console
the dinamic display of a patient's anatomy using x-radiation is termed correct answers
fluoroscopy
all of the following are related EXCEPT
A.source of electrons
B. means for setting electrons in high-speed motion
C. a target to stop or suddenly decelerate the electron travel
D. a lead barrier to stop the production of heat formation correct answers a lead barrier to stop
the production of heat formation