Diagnostic Imaging Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• rpo : facilitates and provides radiological training where required
• vet : must ensure that the imaging procedure is necessary
• undertaking : develops local radiation procedures specific to the practice
• somatic : a type of effect that radiation has on the organs of the exposed individual
• genetic : a type of effect that radiation has on the dna of individuals and future generations
• epa : monitor radiation levels and provide advice on radiation protection
• immobilisation : the process of keeping patients still for radiology using sedation and positioning aids
• dosimeter : must be worn on the trunk between the shoulders and hips, under a lead apron
• ionizing : radiation that has the power to make atoms lose electrons
• electromagnetic : the type of energy that x-rays are
• cathode : the negatively charged filament which releases electrons when heated
• voltage : makes the electrons shoot across the x-ray tube head at speed
• anode : positively charged metal plate which is the target for the accelerating electrons
• stationary : the type of anode that is fixed in place
• rotating : the type of anode that is more powerful and produces higher quality images
• milliamperage : quantity of electrons
• collimation : the narrowing of the primary beam using shutters, to only radiograph the area of interest