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What are the imaging modalities that use ionizing radiation? - correct answer 1. Radiographs (x-rays, conventional films, plain films) 2. Computed tomography (CT) 3. Nuclear medicine (NM) What are the imaging modalities that do not use ionizing radiation? - correct answer 1. Magnetic resonance imaging (uses magnet and radio waves) 2. ultrasound (uses sound waves) The birth of radiology start...

ARRT Registry Exam Review Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the correct term used to describe an intravenous injection of a concentrated volume of contrast media? a. bolus b. infusion c. extravasation d. luminal a. bolus Which of the following methods utilizes a detector that captures x-ray energy and converts it into an electronic signal? a. indirect capture b. CCD c. cassette based radiography d. direct capture d. direct capture The energy of a characteristic x-ray photon create...

Test Bank For Radiologic Science for Technologists 12th Edition by Bushong Chapter 1-40 [Updated 2024] TEST BANKChapter 01: Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science Bushong: Radiologic Science for Technologists, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Matter is measured in . a. kilograms b. joules c. electron volts d. rems ANS: A Matter is measured in kilograms. 2. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of . a. energy b. radiation c. matter d. gravity ANS: C Atoms and ...

Test Bank on Essentials of Dental Radiography 9th Edition By Evelyn Thomson,Orlen Johnson Table of Contents Chapter 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Chapter 3 ........................................................................................

Chapter 03: Radiation Characteristics Iannucci: Dental Radiography, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In dental radiography, the term ________ is used to describe the mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam. a. quality b. quantity c. intensity d. wavelength ANS: A Quality is used to describe the mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam. Quantity refers to the number of x-rays produced. Intensity is defined as the product of the quantity and quality per...

TEST BANK FOR RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING AND EXPOSURE 6TH EDITION BY FAUBER Chapter 02: The X-ray Beam Fauber: Radiographic Imaging and Exposure, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The is the portion of the x-ray tube that contains the filament. a. cathode b. anode c. rotor d. rotating disk ANS: A The filament, the source of electrons during x-ray production, is located in the cathode. 2. The cathode filament is made of: a. tungsten. b. rhenium. c. molybdenum. d. lead. e. nickel. ANS: ...

What type of current is required for proper operation of the x-ray tube? - Direct Electromagnetic radiation travels: - In waves along a straight path Frequency is defined as: - The number of waves passing a point per unit time Wavelength is defined as the distance from: - Peak to peak of the wave Wavelength and frequency are: - Inversely proportional to each other The x-ray beam changes as it travels through the patient by a process called: - Attenuation The intensity of radiation is inver...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Final practice exit exam in Radiography Updated (Correct Questions and Answers) 100% A+ Graded The dose a patient receives during a diagnostic exposure is directly proportional to the: mAs employed kVp employed focal spot size selected all the above - CORRECT ANSWER-mAs employed The dose limits for occupationally exposed individuals is valid for: alpha, beta, and x-radiations beta, x- , and gamma radiations x- and gamma radiations only all ionizing radiations - CORR...

HESI EXIT EXAM STUDY VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 LATEST UPDATE GRADED A A radiographer prepares to perform an AP projection of the distal femur on a patient with a suspected femoral fracture. Which represents the best approach for positioning both the patient and the x-ray tube? A. Rotate the leg 15 degrees medially; place the cathode end of the tube toward the foot. B. Rotate the leg 15 degrees medially; place the anode end of the tube toward the foot. C. Do not rotate the l...