Rad Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Who discovered xrays - ANSWERSWilhelm Roentgen
When were X-rays discovered - ANSWERS1895
When did Wilhelm Roentgen win the first Nobel prize for physics - ANSWERS1901
CR means what - ANSWERSComputed radiology
DR means what - ANSWERSDigital r...
When did Wilhelm Roentgen win the first Nobel prize for physics - ANSWERS1901
CR means what - ANSWERSComputed radiology
DR means what - ANSWERSDigital radiology
This is the person who takes the x ray - ANSWERSRadiology technician or radiographer
This is the person who reads the x ray - ANSWERSRadiologist
This is matter that is easily penetrated by an xray - ANSWERSRadiolucent
Radiolucent is lighter or darker - ANSWERSDarker
This is matter that is not easily penetrated by an xray - ANSWERSRadiopaque
Radiopaque is lighter or darker - ANSWERSLighter
What are the densities of an xray - ANSWERSAir, fat, water, bone, metal
, Examples of air on an xray - ANSWERSLungs, tumors, sinuses, GI tract
Examples of water on an xray - ANSWERSTissues, organs
This is a substance that makes an area not normal visible on an xray visible - ANSWERSContrast agent
This uses a metal density - ANSWERSContrast agent
This is an object that is produced on the xray by some external action - ANSWERSArtifact
What are the types of comparisons - ANSWERSOpposite sides and time
These are films taken over time to monitor progression or lack of progression - ANSWERSSerial films
What is the first general consideration of films - ANSWERSThey must have a Mitchell marker
What is the second general consideration of films - ANSWERSThere must be sufficient anatomy for
identification of the location
What is the third general consideration of films - ANSWERSExtremity X-rays must include a joint
What is the fourth general consideration of films - ANSWERSTake a minimum of 2 opposing views
What is the fifth general consideration of films - ANSWERSPatient name, doctors name, date, and age
The part of interest is closes to the film which does what - ANSWERSDecrease magnification
What are the positions of X-rays - ANSWERSUpright and recumbent
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