Absorption - ANS-When all of the x-ray energy is absorbed by the ejected electron
acute radiation syndrome - ANS-Radiation sickness that occurs in people after complete-body
doses of one Gy (one hundred rad) or more of ionizing radiation brought over a quick time now
not seen in diagnostic imaging
ALARA - ANS-(radiation publicity)As Low As Reasonably Achievable
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - ANS-The global's largest credentialing
organisation in medical imaging, interventional approaches, and radiation remedy; certify and
check in technologists thru management of education, ethics and examination requirements.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) - ANS-Professional organization that
promotes studies, continuing schooling and guidelines for radiography training
Anatomic Position - ANS-The role in which the affected person is standing erect; with the face
directed forward, arms prolonged through the perimeters with the hands dealing with ahead,
and the toes pointing anteriorly
Anatomically Programmed Radiography (APR) - ANS-Technique by means of which graphics on
the console manual the operator in selection of a desired kVp and mAs
Angiography - ANS-The fluoroscopic imaging of blood vessels
Anode - ANS-Positively charged aspect of an x-ray tube that carries the target
Anterior-Posterior - ANS-from front to lower back
Artifact - ANS-Unintended optical density on a radiograph or any other movie-type photograph
receptor
Atom - ANS-Smallest particle of an detail that can not be divided or damaged through chemical
way
Atomic Number (Z) - ANS-range of protons within the nucleus
Attenuation - ANS-absorption of the x-ray beam in matter, commonly the human body
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) - ANS-function/device that determines radiation exposure
during radiography in most x-ray imaging structures
Back-up time - ANS-while the exposure timer is manually set by means of the operator to a time
greater than the predicted publicity time
Bergonie-Tribondeau law - ANS-principle that states that the radiosensitivity of cells is without
delay proportional to their reproductive pastime and inversely proportional to their diploma of
differentiation
Binding electricity - ANS-the power required to separate a unmarried particle or institution of
particles from a molecule, atom, or nucleus
Biological Damage - ANS-the damage made out of publicity to radiation
Bremsstrahlung x-ray - ANS-x-ray that results from interaction of the projectile electron with a
goal nucleus, additionally referred to as breaking radiation
Bucky Tray - ANS-a device that carries a moving grid
Caliper - ANS-a tool used for frame part size
, Cardinal Principles of Radiation Protection - ANS-The techniques used to protect operators from
needless radiation exposure; time, distance and shielding
Cassette - ANS-A rigid holder that includes the film and monitors
Cathode - ANS-bad facet of the x-ray tube, consists of the filament and the focusing cup
Central Ray - ANS-Center of the number one x-ray beam that interacts with the photograph
receptor
Characteristic Radiation - ANS-One of two forms of x-ray productions. Created while an electron
enters the tungsten anode of the x-ray tube and knocks out a K-shell electron. This interplay
produces an x-ray photon
Coherent Scattering - ANS-Scattering of x-rays without a loss of electricity; additionally known
as classical scattering
Collimation - ANS-Restriction of the useful x-ray beam to lessen affected person dose and
enhance picture evaluation
Collimator - ANS-boxlike tool attached beneath the tube housing which allows the x-ray operator
to vary the beam size and form
Compensating Filter - ANS-Material Inserted among an x-ray source and a affected person to
form the depth of the x-ray beam
Compton Scattering - ANS-Interaction between an x-ray and a loosely sure outer-shell electron
that consequences in ionization and x-ray scattering
Computed Radiography (CR) - ANS-One of forms of digital imaging structures. Cassette based
and uses a photostimulable phosphor as the photo receptor
Computed Tomography (CT) - ANS-radiography wherein a 3-dimensional photograph of a body
shape is built by using computer from a sequence of plane go-sectional photos made along an
axis
Contrast - ANS-diploma of distinction between mild and darkish areas of a radiograph
Contrast Resolution - ANS-The capability to distinguish anatomical structures of comparable
challenge contrast inclusive of liver-spleen and gray remember-white count
Control Badge - ANS-Extra non-public dosimeter this is used to measure any radiation exposure
that would occur to the complete batch whilst in transit. It need to be stored away from any
possibility of x-ray exposure.
Control Booth - ANS-The place where the manage console is located. It is separated from the
x-ray room by using a lead barrier to protect the operator from scatter radiation
Control Console - ANS-The get right of entry to point at which the operator units the publicity
elements and initiates publicity
Conventional System - ANS-One of systems used to degree radiation and radiation dose.
CR Reader - ANS-Unit utilized in computed radiography to test and procedure the latent picture
Dead Man Switch - ANS-A switch this is routinely operated if the human operator will become
incapacitated, which includes through loss of life, loss of consciousness, or being physical
eliminated from manipulate
Decubitus - ANS-The patient is recumbent or lying down and the x-ray beam is horizontal
Densitometer - ANS-Instrument that measures the optical density of exposed movie
Density - ANS-Overall blackness of the radiograph
Detail - ANS-Degree of sharpness of structural strains on a radiograph
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Ashley96. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
