Phys 650 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Matter is measured in _____. a. kilograms b. joules c. electron volts d. rems ANS: A Matter is measured in kilograms DIF: Easy REF: page 3 OBJ: Recognize the unit of measurement for matter. 2. Energy is measured in _____. a. kilograms b. joules c. electron volts d. B or C ANS: D Energy is measured in joules or electron volts DIF: Moderate REF: page 4 OBJ: Recognize the unit of measurement for energy. 3. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of _____. a. ener...

1. The two primary forms of x-ray interaction in the diagnostic range are _____. a. Compton scattering and photoelectric absorption b. Compton scattering and pair production c. photoelectric absorption and coherent scattering d. coherent scattering and Thompson scattering ANS: A The two primary forms of x-ray interaction in the diagnostic range are Compton scattering and photoelectric absorption. DIF: Moderate REF: page 148 OBJ: Describe each of the five x-ray interactions with matter. ...

1. The most widely used support structure for the x-ray tube is the _____. a. C-arm b. floor-to-ceiling mount c. ceiling support system d. floor support system ANS: C The most widely used support structure for the x-ray tube is the ceiling support system. DIF: Easy REF: page 105 OBJ: Describe the general design of the support structure for the x-ray tube. 2. The external structure of the x-ray tube includes the support structure, the protective housing, and the _____. a. anode b. cat...

Matter is measured in _____. a. kilograms b. joules c. electron volts d. rems ANS: A Matter is measured in kilograms DIF: Easy REF: page 3 OBJ: Recognize the unit of measurement for matter. 2. Energy is measured in _____. a. kilograms b. joules c. electron volts d. B or C ANS: D Energy is measured in joules or electron volts DIF: Moderate REF: page 4 OBJ: Recognize the unit of measurement for energy. 3. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of _____. a. energy b. radiation c. m...

1. The projected shape of the unrestricted primary beam is A. square. B. rectangular. C. circular. D. elliptical. 2. A purpose of beam-restricting devices is to ____________ by changing the size and shape of the primary beam. A. Increase patient dose B. Decrease scatter radiation C. Increase density D. Decrease contrast 3. The most effective type of beam-restricting device is the A. Cone. B. Aperture diaphragm. C. Cylinder. D. Collimator. 4. Of the beam-restricting devices listed...

1. Matter is measured in _____. a. kilograms b. joules c. electron volts d. rems ANS: A Matter is measured in kilograms DIF: Easy REF: page 3 OBJ: Recognize the unit of measurement for matter. 2. Energy is measured in _____. a. kilograms b. joules c. electron volts d. B or C ANS: D Energy is measured in joules or electron volts DIF: Moderate REF: page 4 OBJ: Recognize the unit of measurement for energy. 3. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of _____. a. ener...

1. Grays in air are the measurement for x-ray _____. a. quantity b. exposure c. intensity d. all of the above ANS: D Grays are the measurement for x-ray quantity, exposure or intensity. DIF: Moderate REF: page 137 OBJ: Define radiation quantity and its relation to x-ray intensity. 2. The number of x-rays in the useful beam defines x-ray _____. a. kVp b. quality c. quantity d. mAs ANS: C The number of x-rays in the useful beam defines x-ray quantity. DIF: Moderate REF: page 137 O...

1. The four properties of photons are _____, _____, _____ and _____. a. size, shape, spin, mass b. frequency, mass, amplitude, wavelength c. frequency, wavelength, velocity, amplitude d. refraction, velocity, spin, amplitude ANS: C The properties of photons are frequency, wavelength, velocity, and amplitude. DIF: Moderate REF: page 45 OBJ: Identify the properties of photons. 2. The smallest quantity of any type of electromagnetic radiation is a(n) _____. a. photon b. electron c. neutr...

1. The three main parts of the x-ray imaging system are the x-ray tube, _____, and _____. a. protective barrier, tabletop b. operating console, high voltage generator c. rectification circuit, operating console d. crane assembly, tabletop ANS: B The three main parts of the x-ray imaging system are the x-ray tube, operating console, and high voltage generator. DIF: Moderate REF: page 87 OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination room. ...