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A fundamental principle meaning "as low as reasonably achievable" to minimize radiation exposure. ALARA
A numeric value representing the exposure the image receptor received, used to verify image quality and minimize dose. Exposure Indicator
The study of stationary electric charge Electrostatics
In E=mc2, what does c stand for? The speed of light
The Gray (Ga) relates to? Ions produced in the air
X-rays are most like Gamma Radiation
What was the device with which Roentgen discovered x-rays? Crookes tube
What was the phosphor that Roentgen used in early experiments with x-rays? Barium Platinocyanide
Which of the following results in the highest annual radiation dose? Diagnostic x-ray
What is the type of x-ray tube called that is used today? Coolidge tube
What does collimation and filtration do? Reduce pt dose of radiation
One of the cardinal principles of radiation protection states that the radiologic technologist should minimize which of the following? Time
After termination of an x-ray exposure: No more x-rays are emitted
How fast do x-rays travel? Speed of light, 3x10^8 m/s
Fundamental particles of an atom Electron, proton, neutron
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