X-ray Fundamentals and Imaging, Positioning Exam 1 Radiologic Physics RADT 100 Questions and Answers 2024

1. incidents: steps taken by the radiographer when performing an examination of a patient 2. List the 5 general steps of performing a x-ray examine: 1. Introduce yourself 2. Instruct the patient how to dress 3. Take the patient to examine room 4. Obtain a history 5. Explain the examination 6. Intro/mention Radiologist 7. Perform Examine 8. Release patient 3. short-term memory: transient, fleeting memory that fades rapidly 4. Passive Participation: listener or observer in a situation who is not physically participating or contributing in any way Student is observing 5. psychomotor learning: muscular action or practical execution of previously learned material that is believed to come from a conscious mental activity *is the actual hands-on phase, applying the previously learned material *didactic info is put to actual use in clinical situation 6. elder abuse: mistreatment of older persons; it may be a physical, psychological, or financial, form of neglect *Elderly must sign a patient consent form to legally report abuse 7. Fainting: partial or complete loss of consciousness caused by a temporary reduction in the supply of blood to the brain sudden fall of blood pressure with loss of consciousness 8. shock: ; also called hypoperfusion profound depression of the vital functions with reduced blood volume, and pressure, caused by injuries 9. seizure: are attacks such as convulsions or sudden onset of disease 10. cardiac arrest: complete stopping of heart activity is a state of complete cessation of hearts action 11. convulsion: violent, involuntary muscular contractions of spams c sounds 12. Vital Signs (VS): The measure of the functions of the vital organs of the body. Includes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. The 5th vital sign is level of pain. 13. stethoscope: An instrument used to listen to respiratory and cardia 14. shygmomanometer: instrument to measure blood pressure 15. isolation unit: Place to confine the patient with a disease to protect the patient from microorganisms carried by people entering the room or to protect other patients or people working with the patient 16. disinfectant: any chemical agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of pathogens/ harmful organisms 17. antiseptic: are substances that prevent or retard the growth of microorganisms 18. Patient Consent: form signed by the patient giving consent for certain medical situations, such as surgical procedures, research, some medical tests and thera- peutic procedures and reporting elder abuse 19. body mechanics: the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury action of muscles in producing motion or posture 20. gravity line: Imaginary vertical line that passes through the center of gravity;