Quiz questions radiology

On the electromagnetic spectrum, in relation to visible light, x-rays:

have a shorter wavelength

As x-rays pass through materials, they have the ability to:

all of the above

how do electrons travel?

toward the anode in an x-ray tube

x-ray electromagnetic radiation travels in a straight line, the direction of which can be altered.

true

all of the following statements are true except:

animals cells are not as susceptible to damage from irradiation as humans

the most conclusive method used to inspect lead lined gloves and aprons for cracks and defect is

taking a radiograph of it

which of the following statements is true

scatter radiation can be reduced by the collimator

which of the following are limitations of stationary anode?

it is unable to withstand large amounts of heat

Veterinary patients have a tendency to move while being positioned for radiographs to be taken. The radiographer should help to safely prevent artifacts of movement by:

use the shortest exposure time possible

What is the stardardized measurement that the x-ray tube must be from the image receptor?

40 in

The potential difference between the anode and the cathode is measured in

kilovolts

one percent of the energy produced at the anode is the form of:

x-rays

According to santes rule, of a dog pelvis measures 16cm then the kvp setting should be:

82 (16×2= 32 + 40= 72 + 10(grid)) = kVp

a processed film that has not been exposed to ionizing radiation or visible light will appear:

clear

the main advantage of rare-earth coated intensifying screen is:

they have higher x-ray to light conversion efficiency

the conversion of radiation into visible light occur via:

intensifying screens

all of the following are legally valid methods of labeling a radiograph except:

permanent marker

which of the following is not required on the label of a radiograph

initial of radiographer

unexposed silver halide crystals remaining on the film are removed at this stage:

fixing

which is a characteristic of x-rays?

their intensity increases as SID decreases