Role Of LXMO Chapter 1 Questions and
Correct Answers.
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
discovered x-rays on November 8, 1895 at the University of Wurzburg in Germany.
American Society of Radiologic Technologies(ASRT)
Worlds oldest and largest professional radiologic science organization, Found in Chicago 1920
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT)
establish standards and examinations necessary to certify radiologic technologies, formed in 1922
Physicians
Issues orders for X-ray examinations
Radiologist
A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures
Reciprocity
Credentials issued in one area that are recognized in another
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
National organization formed in 1969 which formally conducts accreditation of education programs in
radiologic technology
Radiographs
Proper term for the "pictures" produced by X-rays
Sonography
Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes instead of ionizing radiation
Flurography
Provides real-time viewing of X-ray images in motion
Angiography
Imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels
RT(R)
Registered Technologist (Radiography) initials for radiologic technologists certified by the ARRT
Limited radiographer
Correct Answers.
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
discovered x-rays on November 8, 1895 at the University of Wurzburg in Germany.
American Society of Radiologic Technologies(ASRT)
Worlds oldest and largest professional radiologic science organization, Found in Chicago 1920
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT)
establish standards and examinations necessary to certify radiologic technologies, formed in 1922
Physicians
Issues orders for X-ray examinations
Radiologist
A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures
Reciprocity
Credentials issued in one area that are recognized in another
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
National organization formed in 1969 which formally conducts accreditation of education programs in
radiologic technology
Radiographs
Proper term for the "pictures" produced by X-rays
Sonography
Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes instead of ionizing radiation
Flurography
Provides real-time viewing of X-ray images in motion
Angiography
Imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels
RT(R)
Registered Technologist (Radiography) initials for radiologic technologists certified by the ARRT
Limited radiographer
