Intro to Radiography and patient care
Exam 1: STUDY GUIDE 2024
Mammography - Radiography of Breasts
ASRT ( American Society of Radiologic Technologist ) - represents the interests of radiologic
technologist to the public and federal government
ARRT ( American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ) - certifies radiologic technologist
to encourage study and elevate standards of radiologic technology. Examining and certifying
individuals.
AMA ( American Medical Association ) - largest organization in the world
JRCERT ( Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ) - promotes
excellence in education and
elevates the quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs
in radiography
Discovery of x-rays ? - Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
Wilhelm's First person to x-ray ? - his wife , her hand
Wilhelm's First medical application of ? - boys wrist
fight -or-flight response - Physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by a
real or imagined threat
, uplift activity - planned positive activities to balance hassles
uplift activity examples - complementing someone, watching a favorite tv program, taking a
walk, being effiecient and organized, relaxing, having fun, hugging, and laughing.
buffers - activities that decrease the negative effects of stress but do not change the stressors
magnetic field and radiowave transmissions -
critical thinking - creative action based on professional knowlege and experience involving
sound judgment applied with high ethical standards and integrity
( is a reflective decision-making process that is necessary because every patient presents a
new situation or challenge )
Radiologist Assistant ( RA) -
Nuclear Medicine Tech -
Physician Assistant -
Radiation Therapy Tech -
ABR -
ASRT -
Exam 1: STUDY GUIDE 2024
Mammography - Radiography of Breasts
ASRT ( American Society of Radiologic Technologist ) - represents the interests of radiologic
technologist to the public and federal government
ARRT ( American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ) - certifies radiologic technologist
to encourage study and elevate standards of radiologic technology. Examining and certifying
individuals.
AMA ( American Medical Association ) - largest organization in the world
JRCERT ( Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ) - promotes
excellence in education and
elevates the quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs
in radiography
Discovery of x-rays ? - Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
Wilhelm's First person to x-ray ? - his wife , her hand
Wilhelm's First medical application of ? - boys wrist
fight -or-flight response - Physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by a
real or imagined threat
, uplift activity - planned positive activities to balance hassles
uplift activity examples - complementing someone, watching a favorite tv program, taking a
walk, being effiecient and organized, relaxing, having fun, hugging, and laughing.
buffers - activities that decrease the negative effects of stress but do not change the stressors
magnetic field and radiowave transmissions -
critical thinking - creative action based on professional knowlege and experience involving
sound judgment applied with high ethical standards and integrity
( is a reflective decision-making process that is necessary because every patient presents a
new situation or challenge )
Radiologist Assistant ( RA) -
Nuclear Medicine Tech -
Physician Assistant -
Radiation Therapy Tech -
ABR -
ASRT -
