DANB Radiology exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

What process occurs with ionization? An electron is displaced from its orbit. Term used to describe an atom that has lost an electron from its orbit Ion What is not a property of x-rays? The ability to fluoresce all materials Elements located within x-ray tube -Anode -Cathode -Focusing Cup What is not a type of particulate radiation? Nucleons What is not a type of electromagnetic radiation? Electrons Which is false? X-rays travel at the speed of sound Part of the x-ray tube that contains focal spot Anode Unit of time used to measure x-ray exposure Impulses Functions of milliamperage setting on the x-ray machine -Controls quantity of x-rays produced -Controls heat of tungsten filament Characteristics of x-rays produced with a high kilovoltage -More penetrating -Of shorter wavelength Function of Kilovoltage setting on x-ray machine Controls penetrating power of x-ray beam Term used to describe overall darkness or blackness of a film Density