chapter 7

Question 1

radiologist

Answer 1

administers ionizing radiation to obtain radiographer images at the request of medical practitioner

Question 2

ALARA

Answer 2

as low as reasonably achievable
-radiation protection

Question 4

why is ALARA important

Answer 4

radiation can be harmful in high doses or repeated exposure
-reduce unnecesary exposure

Question 5

ALARA

time

Answer 5

less time spent exposed to radiation the less dosage that will be recieved

Question 6

ALARA

distance

Answer 6

most important
-increase distance to reduce patient dose

Question 7

ALARA

shielding

Answer 7

last resort
-shield reproductive organs
-physical barrier to block or reduce dose

Question 8

ALARA in healthcare

collimation

Answer 8

llimit xray beam to only area of interest

Question 9

ALARA in healthcare

proper technique

Answer 9

use the lowest dose setting that still provides a clear image

Question 10

ALARA in healthcare

patient positioning

Answer 10

ensure correct positioning to avoid repeat exposures

Question 11

ALARA in healthcare

communication

Answer 11

explain procedures to reduce anxiety and movement
-prevents retakes

Question 12

ALARA in healthcare

pregnancy screening

Answer 12

always check for preg when appropriate to avoid exposing fetus

Question 13

patient care core duties

communication

Answer 13

-interact with patients and healthcare team
-explain procedures to reduce anxiety

Question 14

patient care core duties

assessment

Answer 14

-evaluate patient condition
-check for contraindications to imaging

Question 15

patient care core duties

monitoring

Answer 15

-observe the patient during and after procedure for complications
-proper equipment use

Question 16

patient care core duties

support

Answer 16

-provide physical and emotional support
-comfort and dignity

Question 17

ASRT

Answer 17

american society of radiology technologists

Question 18

ASRT

what does ASRT do?

Answer 18

-define the practice of radiography
-describe necessary education and certs
-include the radiographers scope of practice

Question 19

ethics in radiology

Answer 19

moral responsibility in professional conduct
-established by ARRT

american registry of radiologic technologists

Question 20

ARRT

code of eithics

Answer 20

aspirational
-11 items outlined
-guide for behavior/ moral decision making
-values we are axpected to follow

Question 21

ARRT

rules of ethics

Answer 21

mandatory and enforceable
-contains 22 rules
-violations= loss of certs
-minimally acceptable prof conduct
-applies to techs and students

Question 22

advanced clinical practice

Answer 22

increased demands
-RA= rad assistant
-RPA= rad practitioner assistant
-PA= physicians assistant

-responsible for initial image observ.
-must pass advanced certs