Introduction of radiology and patient care Final Exam Review ( 95 questions and answers)complete

Wilhelm C. Rongten - He discovered radiology on November 8, 1895. The first known x-ray image is his wife's hand. Why are they called X-ray's? - It was given the name of X for unknown. Crooke's Tube - X-rays images was taken with this tube apparatus that was developed by William Crookes in the late 1800s. It consists of a glass tube filled with a small amount of gas. Electrodes in the tube allow for the passage of electricity through the gas. Accreditation - Is a process to ensure high quality of operations and offerings of an organization. This can be obtained for healthcare organizations, various services within the health care system, and educational institutions Practice Standards - A written statement developed by the ASRT that describes the radiographer's duties and responsibilities Radiography (R) - Uses electromagnetic energy in the form of x-rays to create medical images. Radiation Therapy (T) - Uses ionizing radiation producing equipment to administer therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by the physician for the treatment of disease. Nuclear Medicine (N) - Uses radioactive materials either to image a patient's body or to destroy diseased cells. (Gamma rays) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI or MR) - A form of electromagnetic radiation. It uses radio waves when making images.Sonography (S) - This is a mechanical energy, this is not ionizing. It's transmitted through matter and the image of the returning sound waves are creating diagnostic images. Nonverbal communication - Paralanguage Body Language Touch Professional Appearance Physical Presence Visual Contact Personal Hygiene Five Stages of Grief - Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Objective Data Collection - Are perceptible to the senses, such as signs that can be seen, heard, or felt and vital signs.