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IRRSP Exam Prep Questions 2023 Answered 100% Correct X-radiation is produced when a supply of *ANS* High speed electrons are introduced from the cathode and strike the anode within a vacuum sealed envelope What are the two basic types of ionizing radiation? *ANS* particulate and electromagnetic Wavelike radiation travels at? *ANS* at the speed of light without regard to pressure, temperature or magnetic fields Gamma rays travel in a wavelike motion at the speed of light, which is? *A...

If a digital radiographic image is produced of a patient's body part and the radiographer did not collimate as closely as would be preferred prior to the exposure, the radiographer should do which of the following during post-processing of the image? A. Use digital masking (shuttering) on the image prior to sending it to the radiologist B. Leave all exposed areas of the anatomy visible on the final image sent to the radiologist C. Repeat the projection with optimal collimation, then submit t...

Practice Test 2: IRRSP Questions and Answers 2023 Solved 100% An atom, group of atoms, molecules or particles that have acquired or are regarded as having a net electric charge. *ANS* Ion Atoms having the same number or protons but a different number on neutrons in the nuclei. Atoms with the same atomic number (the same chemical element) but different atomic weights. *ANS* Isotope Any source that disrupts the electrical balance of an atom and results in the production of ions. *ANS* Ion...

ASNT Final Exam (Multiple Choice) Already Passed 100% The Symbol R means: a. rem b. rad c. roentgen d. radiation *ANS* c. roentgen The acronym rad means: a. radiation absorbed dose b. roentgen absorbed dose c. roentgen acquired dose d. radiation at death *ANS* a. radiation absorbed dose The roentgen (R) exposure is measured in: a. tissue b. water c. a lab d. air *ANS* d. air The symbol mR means: a. milliroentgen b. microroentgen c. megaroentgen d. millirem *AN...

what is the annual effective dose limit for whole body exposure of a radiation worker? - answer-5 rem (50msv) page 157 what is the cumulative effective dose limit for a twenty-eight-year-old radiation worker in rem and msv - answer-280msv or 28 rem explain the Alara concept - answer-Alara stands for as low as reasonably achievable. it takes on the responsibility of minimizing the exposure to the patients and any other individuals involved in a radiographic procedure page 158 what are th...