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Radioation Physics Quiz prep (HW, practice quiz)

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The process utilized by the x-ray generator to make electrons escape from the cathode is called:   Thermionic emission  
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X-rays originate in the:   Electron orbits of atom  
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The person who discovered X-rays in 1895 was:   Roentgen  
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The reduction of electromagnetic energy as radiation passes through matter is called:   Attenuation  
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X-rays differ from alpha and beta radiation in that x-rays:   travel at the speed of light  
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X-rays are a form of:   electromagnetic radiation  
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The relationship of the intensity of electromagnetic radiation and the distance from its source is described by:   The Inverse Square Law  
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T or F: Xrays can be focused using electrostatic lenses   False: can be blocked but not focuses  
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T or F? X-rays travel at 300 million M/sec   True  
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T or F? Xrays can penetrate bone   True  
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T or F? X-rays have no mass   True  
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T or F? X rays have no electrical charge   True  
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The high energy x-rays emitted when a K-shell electron is ejected are called:   Characteristic radiation  
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What is synonymous with Compton scatter radiation?   Secondary radiation  
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The radiation created when a passing electron changes speed as it moves through an atom is called:   Bremsstrahlung radiation  
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When X-rays are absorbed and excite electrons, this occurs   Phosphorescence  
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Where does thermionic emission come from?   heat off the cathode  
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The process by which certain materials release light when stimulated by x-ray radiation is called:   Phosphorescence  
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Which of the following have no mass and travel at the speed of light? Alpha radiation; Beta radiation; Ultrasound; X-rays   X-rays  
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X-rays are ionizing radiation because when they encounter atoms in human tissue they can:   Remove orbital electrons  
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When x-rays are absorbed by temporarily exciting electrons in the input phosphor, the energy lost when the x-ray disappears is changed into:   Light  
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Aluminum filtration of x-ray beams is required by law. Which type of radiation does the aluminum selectively filter out?   Soft- low energy x-rays  
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How is the "Roentgen" measurement of radiation made?   Ionizes 1cc of air producing 1 electrostatic unit of charge  
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Name the image intensifier screen which transforms the fluorosope's input phosphor light into electrons?   Photocathode  
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For safety purposes the "maximum permissible dose" of whole body x-radiation allowed to radiologic personnel is:   5.0 REM/year  
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What is the best way to protect yourself from radiation?   Keep as far away from x-ray source as possible  
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What factor does mAs have the most influence over on the cine film?   Sharpness of resolution  
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What is the main effect of increasing kVp?   Increases penetration  
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The individual points of light that make up the visual display on the fluoro screen are called:   Pixels  
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Coronaries are cined in the------- inch mode (or field or view)   5 or 7  
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The LV is cined in the _______ inch mode (FOV).   9  
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The sharpest resolution would be seen on which monitor?   1024 x 1024  
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A contrast agent with an osmolarity of 1900 would be considered:   Hyperosmolar  
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The new Standard International Unit replacing the REM (Roentgen Equivalent in Man) is the:   Sievert  
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The digital format which allows images acquired by any manufacturer's system to be played on all other manufacturer's systems is called the:   DICOM standard  
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If a cardiology fellow standing 1 meter from a primary beam receives 2 Sieverts of radiation, what do you receive if you are standing 10 meters away?   .02 Sieverts  
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The process utilized by the x-ray generator to make radiation is called:   Thermionic emission  
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Radiation can be measured in different units. What does the unit millirem measure?   Occupational exposure measured at a film badge  
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Leaded eyeglasses are primarily designed to protect you from:   Cataract formation  
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The chemical structure common to all radiographic contrast is a triiordinated:   Benzene ring  
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The term "collimation" refers to:   Using hard contour filters  
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The drug of choice for treating anaphylaxis which may be caused by angiographic contrast is:   Epinephrine  
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Imaging systems are often evaluated by measuring their resolution(line pairs/mm). Resolution describes the following except: Depth of penetration; Discrimination of small structures; Image sharpness; Visibility of anatomical detail   Depth of penetration  
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Non-insulin dependent diabetics who take Glucophage (metformin) should have the drug withheld prior to cardiac cath because Glucophage:   Potentiates contrast nephropathy  
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Your patient Congressman Justin Atholl, has an elevated BUN and creatinine. He should take oral____ before undergoing contrast angiography.   Mucomyst  
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All of the following are forms of electromagnetic radiation except: Light; X-rays: Gamma rays; Sound; Microwaves   Sound  
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All of the following are forms of ionizing radiation except: Radio waves; X-rays; Gamma Rays; Alpha particles; Beta particles   Radio waves  
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Inside the image intensifier, electrostatic lenses focus:   Electrons  
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The x-ray energy that is powerful enough to make a diagnostic image is referred to as___ radiation:   Characteristic  
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The patient radiation exposure during the case is displayed for the staff to monitor in units of:   centiGrays  
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The ability of x-ray equipment to dissipate waste heat is measured in:   Heat units  
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The most important factor in preventing contrast nephropathy post procedure in patients with normal renal function is:   adequate hydration  
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In order to view an angiogram from a prior procedure in a digital system, which of the following devices is required to display the image?   Digital to analog converter  
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According to the inverse square law, intensity is:   Inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source  
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Inside the X-ray tune the _____________ rotates at 10,000 rpm   Anode  
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The reason the x-ray tube is immersed in oil is to   dissipate excess heat  
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