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Radiation Safety Chapter 12Standardization of film processing techniques and processing of digital images - answer
Quality Control Program
Device that hangs over the area of interest to cast a shadow in the primary beam over
the patient's reproductive organs - answer Shadow Shield
These are made up of transparent lead-acrylic material impregnated with 30% lead by
weight - answer Clear Lead Shields
Cup-shaped radiopaque device that encloses the scrotum and penis to protect the male
reproductive organs from radiation - answer Shaped Contact Shield
Something the radiographer would ask a female patient of childbearing age about
before an x-ray exam - answerPossibility of Pregnancy
Individual picture element - answerPixel
Imaging procedure used to detect breast cancer that is not palpable in a physical exam
- answerMammography
"An interaction that produces a satisfying result through an exchange of information" -
answerEffective Communication
Promotes archival quality of radiographic film whereby it will not deteriorate over time
but will remain in its original condition - answerCorrect Film Processing
Areas on the patient that can be used to guide placement of a testicular or ovarian
shield - answerExternal Anatomic Landmarks
Its primary function is to protect underlying tissues and structures - answerEpidermis
Alternative to using a radiographic grid to reduce scattered radiation during certain
examinations - answerAir Gap Technique
Individual responsible for ordering a radiologic examination - answerReferring Physician
Unconscious actions, or nonverbal messages, that if understood as intended will
promote effective communication between the radiographer and patient - answerBody
Language
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