intro to sonography and patient care chapter 1 vocab

the optimal location on the body for placement of the ultrasound transducer to demonstrate both normal anatomy and pathology. 

the best image acquired by manipulating and placing the ultrasound transducer in the most favorable position

an organization that offers national certification exams for all sonography specialties

an organization that offers national certification exams for radiographers and some sonography specialties

the general state of feeling worry and fear before confronting something emotionally or physically challenging

an x-ray procedure that utilizes contrast agent to examine a joint, such as the shoulder , knee, or hip

reasoning based on guesses or opinion

sound range that can be detected by the human ear

between 2 and 20,000 Hz

a test preparation technique in which a large amount of information is memorized by a test taker and when the test commences the test taker "dumps" the information on a scrap piece of paper or the test

a pharmaceutical agent used in nuclear medicine imaging to examine the blood flow of the heart

a physician who diagnoses and treats cardiac and blood vessels disorders

a specialized radiographer that assists physicians in the treatment and diagnosis of cardiac and blood vessel disorders under fluoroscopy

unassisted sonographic examinations which are graded to determine fundamental proficiency

the information gathered by obtaining a clinical history

includes signs and symptoms , pertinent illnesses , past surgeries, laboratory findings , and the results of other diagnostic testing of a patient

a book used by students for personal and professional reflection

an imaging modality that uses x-ray to obtain cross-sectional images of the body in multiple planes, also referred to as CT or CAT scan

a substance that is either ingested or injected into the body to enhance the visualization of specific anatomy, disease contrast agents may also be used to treat disease also referred to as a contrast medium

a medium placed on the skin to allow ultrasound waves to enter the body also referred to as ultrasound gel

resourceful actions, judgments, and decisions based on the combination of professional knowledge, experience, integrity and ethical standards

when radiographers or other imaging specialists are training to perform another imaging modality in the clinical setting without specific classroom training

typically a registered radiographer who has undergone specific classroom and clinical training to perform computed tomography examinations

a targeted mammogram, typically performed after a screening mammogram to further analyze the characteristics of a breast lesion

an interpreting physician who provides a diagnosis

a diagnostic method used to create a short list of possible diseases based on signs and symptoms

the body's physiologic reaction to a real or imagined threat that arises from situations that cause fear or anger

an x-ray procedure that allows direct or real time imaging of structures within the body

a contrast agent used in MRI

the leading tool to diagnose certain diseases; for example , mammography is a gold standard for breast imaging and sonography is the gold standard for gallbladder disease

a fluoroscopic procedure that involves the passing of catheter into the right or left side of the heart typically from the groin or arm in order to evaluate and treat disorders related to the blood flow of the heart

a pledge observed by physicians and occasionally other healthcare professionals containing some basic guidelines for ethical standards and conduct between the healthcare provider and the patient

a basis for an examination; a valid reason to perform a certain test

reasoning that is based on gained factual knowledge using critical thinking

the sound range below the normal hearing range of humans 

less than 2 Hz

a healthcare classification system that provides a system of diagnostic codes for classifying disease

a branch of radiology that uses various imaging modalities to treat or further characterize disease by means of biopsy or minimally invasive procedures

procedures that include an imaging modality to treat disease; typically involves the use of catheters, needles, and surgical asepsis techniques (sterile techniques )

technique used by sonographers by which they obtain sonographic protocol images while simultaneously searching for and identifying abnormalities

MRI technique used to visualize blood vessels

imaging modality that utilizes magnetic waves to obtain images of the human body in various planes

breast imaging technique that utilize x-rays

a physician who has specialized training that focuses on the medial and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies

1 million hertz

memorization technique; an acronym is an example of an mnemonic an abbreviation is formed from the initial components in a phrase or a word in order to aid in quick recall

imaging specialist trained in magnetic resonance imaging procedures

an x-ray procedure that utilizes a contrast agent to identify abnormalities of the spinal cord

imaging modality that employs the use of radioactive material for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases

imaging specialist trained in nuclear medicine procedures

an advanced practice registered nurse who provides patient care and has the ability to order diagnostic tests under the supervision of a physician

something that is not influenced by personal feeling or opinion in regard to facts

a physician trained in the care of pregnant patients

a disease process; also could be referring to the profession of pathology, which is the precise study and diagnosis of by a pathologist

a healthcare professional who practices medicine on a team under the supervision of a physician or surgeon and who has the ability to order diagnostic tests

medical imaging technology that allows for the storage of digital studies for quick access and easy storage

a technique that utilizes both the radionuclide imaging principle of nuclear medicine and the imaging techniques of computed tomography

an inclusive order of necessary images acquired during a sonographic examination

ultrasound waves are pulsed into the body by a transducer; the sonographic image is produced when the pulsed wave returns to the transducer

an x-ray image

an imaging professional trained to obtain x-ray images and assist the radiologist in x-ray procedures

the imaging specialty that utilizes x-rays to obtain images of the body

a physician that interprets radiologic procedures and also uses imaging modalities to treat disease

a nuclear medicine radioactive material that the patient inhales, ingests or is injected with for a nuclear medicine test that is capable of concentrating on specific organs or systems in order to evaluate organ function

instant viewing of internal structures

to perform a sonographic examination

a practice room with ultrasound machines for students to use to gain scanning experience

a test in nuclear medicine in which the radiopharmaceutical is taken internally and the emitted radiation is captured by a gamma camera

the initial mammographic images of the breast

objective evidence of disease: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, the presence of blood in the urine

the national membership society for all specialties in sonography; offers membership benefits and helps set standards for the sonography profession

typically a written or typed document that provides basic descriptive information of the sonographic examination, including measurements of normal and abnormal structures, the sonographic appearance of organs and structures, and the manifestation of any sonographically identifiable abnormalities noted during the examination

information gathered by performing the sonographic examination

a simulation object that provides tissue similar to the human body that can be used to practice sonographic examination

the body's typical reaction to challenging situations that are perceived as demands on time, energy, or resources with the threat that not enough time, energy, or resources exist to fulfill an obligation

individual events or perceived challenges placed upon time, energy, or resources that increase stress

something that is potentially influenced by personal feeling or opinion in regard to facts

the absence of viable pathogenic organisms; also referred to as sterile technique

any subjective indication of disease, like nausea, weakness, or numbness

an instrument that emits ultrasound waves that is used by the sonographer to acquire sonographic images

the sound range above the normal hearing ranges of humans

radiographers specialized in vascular intervention

effort consisting of perseverance and diligence

as low as reasonable achievable

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less than 2 Hz

between 2 and 20,000 Hz

greater than 20,000 Hz

between 2 MHz and 15 MHz