ALARA stands for:
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What was the first known fluoroscope called?
the Vitascope
What date is attributed to when x-ray was created?
November 8, 1895
The first known fatality due to overexposure was?
Clarence Dally
What does JRCERT stand for?
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
What does ARRT stand for?
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
True or False: William Goodspeed made the first actual radiograph.
True
True or False: The letter x was used for x-rays because Roentgen lit up a plate
with the letter "X" on it.
False
True or False: In Arizona you must take an extra test to be licensed by the state.
False
True or False: There are 14 Practice Standards the ASRT has identified.
False
True or False: The ASRT is the national credentialing organization for RT's.
False
Name 4 members of the healthcare team besides RT's.
Radiologists, RN's, Support Staff, Physicians
Name 3 early effects radiation had on various people.
Burns, infections, cancer
Name something x-ray was used for in the olden days besides taking x-rays.
Entertainment and Souvenirs
, Is explaining to the patient what you see on the x-ray within our scope of
practice?
No
Name three other modalities in the radiology field.
Mammogram, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound
If you have a problem at clinicals who is the first person you talk to?
Your Clinical Instructor
How many CE credits are required every 2 years?
24
HIPAA stands for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What does DNR stand for?
Do Not Resuscitate
What are the 5 levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of needs?
Physiologic Needs, Safety and Security, Belongingness and Affection, Esteem and Self-
respect, Self Actualization
In which stage of grieving does the patient accept the loss and loses interest in
all outside occurrences?
Acceptance
In which stage of grieving does the patient who is facing imminent death or loss
often responds by not accepting the truth.
Denial
In which stage of grieving does the patient accept the pending loss and begins to
mourn his or her past life and all that will be lost?
Depression
In which stage of grieving does the patient become angry preceding death or
disfigurement?
Anger
In which stage of grieving does the patient feel that by becoming the "good and
submissive patient", they may be spared or miraculously cured?
Bargaining