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[Show more]Mammography was established: - to detect breast cancer early 
 
To image the blood vessels in the body, the physician must: - inject a contrast medium 
 
What is the difference between a technician and a technologist? - a technologist applies knowledge to problems encountered on the job 
 
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Add to cartMammography was established: - to detect breast cancer early 
 
To image the blood vessels in the body, the physician must: - inject a contrast medium 
 
What is the difference between a technician and a technologist? - a technologist applies knowledge to problems encountered on the job 
 
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Melting of the anode commonly occurs - when the stator fails and the rotor ceases to turn 
 
All of the following are part of the cathode assembly except - stator 
 
The orderly arrangement of elements in the periodic table is based upon - atomic number 
 
The sum of protons and neutrons in...
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Add to cartMelting of the anode commonly occurs - when the stator fails and the rotor ceases to turn 
 
All of the following are part of the cathode assembly except - stator 
 
The orderly arrangement of elements in the periodic table is based upon - atomic number 
 
The sum of protons and neutrons in...
What is the Qauntity of matter as described by its energy equivalence? - Mass 
 
Anything that occupies space - Matter 
 
The ability to do work. - Energy 
 
E is energy, m is mass and c is the velcotiy (speed) of electromagnetic radiation (light) in a vacuum. - E=mc2 
 
What is the remo...
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Add to cartWhat is the Qauntity of matter as described by its energy equivalence? - Mass 
 
Anything that occupies space - Matter 
 
The ability to do work. - Energy 
 
E is energy, m is mass and c is the velcotiy (speed) of electromagnetic radiation (light) in a vacuum. - E=mc2 
 
What is the remo...
Physics - the science of matter and energy and the relationship between the two. 
 
the study of interactions of matter and energy in all their diverse forms 
 
Everything in nature can be classified as either what two things? - matter or energy 
 
Matter - is anything that occupies space. ...
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Add to cartPhysics - the science of matter and energy and the relationship between the two. 
 
the study of interactions of matter and energy in all their diverse forms 
 
Everything in nature can be classified as either what two things? - matter or energy 
 
Matter - is anything that occupies space. ...
ALPHA PARTICLE - nucleus of a helium atom, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, having a positive charge of 2. 
 
ANNIHILATION - total transformation of matter into energy; occurs after the anti-matter positron collides with an electron. 
 
ATOM - smallest division of an element that exh...
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Add to cartALPHA PARTICLE - nucleus of a helium atom, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, having a positive charge of 2. 
 
ANNIHILATION - total transformation of matter into energy; occurs after the anti-matter positron collides with an electron. 
 
ATOM - smallest division of an element that exh...
Myelography - Visualize of spinal cord 
 
Arthrography - Visualize of joint spaces 
 
Bone densitometry - Using x ray to detect osteoporosis by measurement of bone density. 
 
Cardiovascular interventional technology( CVIT) - Radiology procedures for diagnosis and treatment of cardiovasc...
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Add to cartMyelography - Visualize of spinal cord 
 
Arthrography - Visualize of joint spaces 
 
Bone densitometry - Using x ray to detect osteoporosis by measurement of bone density. 
 
Cardiovascular interventional technology( CVIT) - Radiology procedures for diagnosis and treatment of cardiovasc...
Bone Densitometry - also known as BD 
 
Bone Densitometry - Measurement of bone density using duel enery x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis 
 
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology - Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovas...
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Add to cartBone Densitometry - also known as BD 
 
Bone Densitometry - Measurement of bone density using duel enery x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis 
 
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology - Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovas...
basic quantities of physics - mass, length, time 
 
secondary quantities - derived from a combination of one or more of the base quantities: volume, mass, density, velocity 
 
length - basic unit of measurement is the meter 
 
mass - primary characteristic of matter defined as the quanti...
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Add to cartbasic quantities of physics - mass, length, time 
 
secondary quantities - derived from a combination of one or more of the base quantities: volume, mass, density, velocity 
 
length - basic unit of measurement is the meter 
 
mass - primary characteristic of matter defined as the quanti...
The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is... 
A. ionization 
B. physiology 
C. radiation 
D. therapy - C. radiation 
 
Special protection should be taken to prevent excessive exposure to.. 
a. energy 
b. electromagnetic energy 
c. ionizing radiation 
d. radio waves - c. i...
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Add to cartThe term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is... 
A. ionization 
B. physiology 
C. radiation 
D. therapy - C. radiation 
 
Special protection should be taken to prevent excessive exposure to.. 
a. energy 
b. electromagnetic energy 
c. ionizing radiation 
d. radio waves - c. i...
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An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is? - MRI 
 
Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of radiation's ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible biochemical chang...
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Add to cartAn imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is? - MRI 
 
Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of radiation's ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible biochemical chang...
Matter - anything that occupies space and has mass 
 
Mass - primary characteristic of matter 
 
Mass is measured in - kg 
 
Fundamental complex building blocks of matter - atoms and molecules 
 
kilo - stands for 1000 
 
(SI) - International system 
 
Potential Energy - the abi...
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Add to cartMatter - anything that occupies space and has mass 
 
Mass - primary characteristic of matter 
 
Mass is measured in - kg 
 
Fundamental complex building blocks of matter - atoms and molecules 
 
kilo - stands for 1000 
 
(SI) - International system 
 
Potential Energy - the abi...
Define Matter - Anything that occupies space and has mass 
 
Define Mass - The quantity of matter (weight in Kg) 
 
Define Energy - The ability to do work 
 
Define Potential energy - The ability to do work by virtue of position 
 
Define Kinetic energy - The energy of motion 
 
Defin...
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Add to cartDefine Matter - Anything that occupies space and has mass 
 
Define Mass - The quantity of matter (weight in Kg) 
 
Define Energy - The ability to do work 
 
Define Potential energy - The ability to do work by virtue of position 
 
Define Kinetic energy - The energy of motion 
 
Defin...
Radiation - Energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium (matter). 
 
Energy - The capacity to operate or work. Different forms include:mechanical, electrical, heat, nuclear, and electromagnetic. 
 
X-rays - Manmade form of electromagnetic energy. Created when elect...
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Add to cartRadiation - Energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium (matter). 
 
Energy - The capacity to operate or work. Different forms include:mechanical, electrical, heat, nuclear, and electromagnetic. 
 
X-rays - Manmade form of electromagnetic energy. Created when elect...
grays in air the measurement for ray - exposure mR Air Kerma mAs 
 
the number of x-rays in the useful beam defines x-ray - quantity 
 
standard x-ray machines produce about ____ uGya/mAs at 70kVp at 100cm SID - 50 uGya or 5 mR 
 
x-ray quantity increase in direct proportion to increase in ...
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Add to cartgrays in air the measurement for ray - exposure mR Air Kerma mAs 
 
the number of x-rays in the useful beam defines x-ray - quantity 
 
standard x-ray machines produce about ____ uGya/mAs at 70kVp at 100cm SID - 50 uGya or 5 mR 
 
x-ray quantity increase in direct proportion to increase in ...
Cathode contains (negative electron) - filament which is heated to boil off the projectile electrons 
 
Cathode shape - like a cup to focus the projectile electrons onto the positive anode 
 
anodes (positive electrons) - rotates in order to spread heat from the projectile electrons over a ...
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Add to cartCathode contains (negative electron) - filament which is heated to boil off the projectile electrons 
 
Cathode shape - like a cup to focus the projectile electrons onto the positive anode 
 
anodes (positive electrons) - rotates in order to spread heat from the projectile electrons over a ...
Matter - Anything that occupy space and has mass 
 
Mass - Distinguishable characteristic of matter 
 
Mass - Quantity of matter that is described by its energy equivalent 
 
Atoms - All matter is composed of fundamental building blocks 
 
Kilograms - How is mass measured? 
 
Meters -...
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Add to cartMatter - Anything that occupy space and has mass 
 
Mass - Distinguishable characteristic of matter 
 
Mass - Quantity of matter that is described by its energy equivalent 
 
Atoms - All matter is composed of fundamental building blocks 
 
Kilograms - How is mass measured? 
 
Meters -...
x ray quantity - number of x-rays in the useful beam 
 
x ray quantity is directly proportional to..... - mAs, kVp (squared) 
 
The change in x-ray quantity is directly proportional to..... - the square ration of kVp 
 
x ray quantity and mAs -
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Add to cartx ray quantity - number of x-rays in the useful beam 
 
x ray quantity is directly proportional to..... - mAs, kVp (squared) 
 
The change in x-ray quantity is directly proportional to..... - the square ration of kVp 
 
x ray quantity and mAs -
What are the properties of Electromagnetic Energy? - Frequency, wavelength, velocity, amplitude 
 
Which property of EM energy is constant? - Velocity 
 
A small bundle of energy, sometimes called a quantum - Photon 
 
How fast do photons travel? - The speed of light, 3x10^8 
 
Photons t...
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Add to cartWhat are the properties of Electromagnetic Energy? - Frequency, wavelength, velocity, amplitude 
 
Which property of EM energy is constant? - Velocity 
 
A small bundle of energy, sometimes called a quantum - Photon 
 
How fast do photons travel? - The speed of light, 3x10^8 
 
Photons t...
Radiation - Energy transmitted by waves through space or matter 
 
Energy - Capacity to work 
 
Forms of energy - Mechanical, Electrical, Heat, Nuclear, Electromagnetic 
 
What do we use energy for? - We use it to create images of anatomical structures or to look at physiologic action 
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Add to cartRadiation - Energy transmitted by waves through space or matter 
 
Energy - Capacity to work 
 
Forms of energy - Mechanical, Electrical, Heat, Nuclear, Electromagnetic 
 
What do we use energy for? - We use it to create images of anatomical structures or to look at physiologic action 
 ...
Kinetic energy - energy of motion 
 
Kinetic Energy equation - KE=1/2mv^2 
 
The distance between the filament and the x ray tube is approximately........ - 1cm 
 
Most kinetic energy of electrons is converted to........ - heat 
 
Approximately what percentage of the kinetic energy of el...
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Add to cartKinetic energy - energy of motion 
 
Kinetic Energy equation - KE=1/2mv^2 
 
The distance between the filament and the x ray tube is approximately........ - 1cm 
 
Most kinetic energy of electrons is converted to........ - heat 
 
Approximately what percentage of the kinetic energy of el...
Mass - The quantity of matter contained in any physical object. 
 
Kilo - Prefix that stands for 1,000 
 
Potential Energy - The ability to do work by virtue of position. 
 
Chemical Energy - Energy released by a chemical reaction 
 
Electrical Energy - The work that can be done when ...
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Add to cartMass - The quantity of matter contained in any physical object. 
 
Kilo - Prefix that stands for 1,000 
 
Potential Energy - The ability to do work by virtue of position. 
 
Chemical Energy - Energy released by a chemical reaction 
 
Electrical Energy - The work that can be done when ...
CHAPTER 1 Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science Questions with Complete Solutions
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Quotient - A result obtained by dividing one quantity by another 
 
Ratio - The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other 
 
Proportion - A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole 
 ...
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Add to cartQuotient - A result obtained by dividing one quantity by another 
 
Ratio - The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other 
 
Proportion - A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole 
 ...
What is radiation? - The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves 
 
Types of radiation? - ionizing and nonionizing 
 
What is non-ionizing radiation? - Low energy, longer wave lengths that do not have the capacity to ionize. 
 
Examples are ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwav...
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Add to cartWhat is radiation? - The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves 
 
Types of radiation? - ionizing and nonionizing 
 
What is non-ionizing radiation? - Low energy, longer wave lengths that do not have the capacity to ionize. 
 
Examples are ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwav...
Mass - The quantity of matter; remains unchanged regardless of its state, it can be transformed from one size, shape, and form to another. 
 
Electron Volt (eV) - In radiology, what is the unit most often used to measure energy? 
 
False- similar to matter, energy can exist in several forms - ...
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Add to cartMass - The quantity of matter; remains unchanged regardless of its state, it can be transformed from one size, shape, and form to another. 
 
Electron Volt (eV) - In radiology, what is the unit most often used to measure energy? 
 
False- similar to matter, energy can exist in several forms - ...
Potential Energy - The ability to do work by virtue of position. 
(stored energy) 
 
matter - anything that occupies space and has mass 
 
mass - the quantity of matter contained in any physical object (the quantity of matter as described by its energy equivalence) 
 
weight - is the fo...
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Add to cartPotential Energy - The ability to do work by virtue of position. 
(stored energy) 
 
matter - anything that occupies space and has mass 
 
mass - the quantity of matter contained in any physical object (the quantity of matter as described by its energy equivalence) 
 
weight - is the fo...
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