The component of the x-ray tube that creates the free electrons and sends them toward the positive side of the tube is the:

For the radiologic technologist to work effectively in radiology, it is necessary to understand the language of medicine. Define medical term or abbreviation.   -oma

Your patient has undergone a CABG procedure with a full sternal cut to repair an arterial blockage in the posterior coronary artery.  2 days post surgical you observe a nursing assistant having the patient use both arms to push up from a chair to stand.  What would be your best follow up.

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When making a radiographic exposure, your exposure technique selection consists of the following factors: 80 kVp, 200 mA, and 0.10 sec exposure time. The mAs of this exposure is:

Radiation with energy capable of penetrating matter and possesses sufficient energy to eject orbital electrons along its path, which may cause biological changes refers to:

The most common radiation monitoring device used is:

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For the radiologic technologist to work effectively in radiology, it is necessary to understand the language of medicine. Define medical term or abbreviation.   –pathy

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with CAD for bed mobility and notices edema present in the LE’s. When the PTA applies pressure with the fingertip to the patient’s left LE a deep indentation is seen and it takes 30 seconds before the skin returns to normal.  What is the best rating of this pitting edema?