scatter radiation coming from the patien travels

are those that are manifested in persons born of people who were the ones actually ir-radiated.

are those damages that will occur to the person who received the radiation.

the three parts of ALARA include

the shield are made of lead and must be less than

The dose received by the patient will depend not only on the technique (kVp and mAs) set by the technologist, but also on the size of the field irradiated, sometimes known as the field of view (FOV), the number of images taken, and the location of the area of interest.

reduces scatter, increases contrast, and provides a more quality image

A doctor of medicine or osteopathy. They often specialize in a specific area of practice and, following licensing, are able to prescribe and supervise the medical care of the patient.

Provide patient care, which is often required 24 hours a day. They also provide home health care and case management; educate; act as a patient advocate; administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, monitor the patient's health status; and coondinate and facilitate all patient care when the patient is hospitalized. Advance practice nurses work as dinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners.

Work with patients under the su- pervision of a registered nurse.Work with patients under the su- pervision of a registered nurse.

Members of a profession who work in the rehabilitative area of health care.

Prepares and dispenses medications and oversees the patient's drug therapy.

maintains or improves thé patient respiratory status

analyzes laboratory specimens for pathologic conditions

counsel patients and refer them for assistance tở appropriate agencies

enumerate the health care team

enumerate the ethical principles

Refers to the right of all persons to make rational decisions free from external pressures. Patients have the right to make decisions concerning their lives, and all health care workers must respect those decisions. In practice, the radiographer will act as the liaison berween the radiologist and the patient.Refers to the right of all persons to make rational decisions free from external pressures. Patients have the right to make decisions concerning their lives, and all health care workers must respect those decisions. In practice, the radiographer will act as the liaison berween the radiologist and the patient.

Refers to the fact that all acts must be meant to attain a good result or to be beneficial. As a radiographer, you must always plan patient care to ensure safe outcomes and avoid harmful consequences. Beneficence requires action that either prevents harm or does the greatest good for the patient. This may require you to side with the patient and against his coworkers.Refers to the fact that all acts must be meant to attain a good result or to be beneficial. As a radiographer, you must always plan patient care to ensure safe outcomes and avoid harmful consequences. Beneficence requires action that either prevents harm or does the greatest good for the patient. This may require you to side with the patient and against his coworkers.

Refers to the concept of privacy. All patients have the right to have information, concerning their state of health or other personal information kept in confidence unless it will benefit him or her, or unless there is a direct threat to society if not disclosed. The radiographer must not disclose facts concerning the patient's health or other personal information to anyone uninvolved with the patient's care.

Refers to the fact that some actions may produce both a good and a bad effect. Four criteria must be fulfilled before this type of action is ethically permissible:

Refers to the duty to fulfill one's commitments and applies to keeping promises both stated and implied. The radiographer must not promise patients' results that cannot be achieved.

Refers to all persons being treated equally or receiving equal benefits according to need. One patient must not be favored over another or treated differently from another, regardless of personal feelings.

Refers to the duty to abstain from inflicting harm and also the duty to prevent harm. The radiographer is obligated to prac-fice in a safe manner at all times.

Refers to the attitude that sometimes prompts health care workers to make decisions regarding a person's care without con sulting the person affected.

Refers to the belief that life is the highest good and nobody has the right to judge that another person's quality of life is so poor that his or her life is not of value and should be terminated. One cannot make life-and-death decisions for patients based on personal values.

Refers to honesty in all aspects of one's professional life. One must be honest with pa-tients, coworkers, and oneself.Refers to honesty in all aspects of one's professional life. One must be honest with pa-tients, coworkers, and oneself.

Refers to keeping the patients' belongings safe and taking care not to intentionally damage or waste equipment or supplies with which one works.

The radiographer has a legal responsibility to relate to his colleagues, other members of the health care team, and the patient in a manner

Just as the radiographer has 'to abide by the Patient's Bill of Rights and The Patient Care Partnership, the patient has responsibilities when he or she presents for health care.

These rights can be exercised on the patient's behalf by a designated surrogate or proxy decision maker if the patient lacks decision-making capacity, is legally incompetent, or is a minor.

often substituted for immobilization

These laws were enacted to protect persons who give medical aid to persons ja emergency situations from civil or criminal liability

Many procedures performed in diagnostic imaging departments require special consent forms to be signed by the patient or, in the case of minor children or other special cases, by parents or legal representatives.

invasive procedures such as

Precautions should be taken by radiographers to safeguard against a lawsuit.

learning requires

can be defined as an analytical inquiry into any issue presented. If one is not assessing one manner of thought, one is not thinking critically.

critical thinking requires the ff. enumerate

mastering the ability to analyze how one thinks is another crucial skill in critical thinking

the ability to understand how one thinks may be the most difficult aspect of critical thinking

enumerate the modes of thinking

Ability to bring to mind a large body of facts quickly.Ability to bring to mind a large body of facts quickly.

Becoming accustomed to performing a skill without deep thought because of repetition.

To process information thoughtfully and be willing and able to recognize, explore, and challenge assumptions to make sense of complex ideas. Includes

Ability to conceive of alternative methods of performing tasks or accomplishing a procedure that is more efficient or less traumatic.

enumerate the problem solving requirements

in data collection there are two types of data what are those?

include anything that radiographer sees, hears, smells etc.