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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...

CT Registry Review (MIC) Questions and Answers Rated 100% In order for an x-ray photon to be measured it must: 1. enter the detector chamber 2. be absorbed by the detector material 3. be converted to a measurable event *ANS* 1,2,3 Which system component converts the projection attenuation data into the proper digital form for the array processor? *ANS* analog-to-digital converter Which of the following is NOT a function of a PACS system? a. reconstruction of the image from the raw d...

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...

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 ........................................................................................

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: ...

Table of Contents PART I. Radiation Basics 1. Radiation History 2. Radiation Physics 3. Radiation Characteristics 4. Radiation Biology 5. Radiation Protection PART II. Equipment, Film, and Processing Basics 6. Dental X-Ray Equipment 7. Dental X-Ray Film 8. Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics 9. Dental X-Ray Film Processing 10. Quality Assurance in the Dental Office PART III. Dental Radiographer Basics 11. Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer 12. Patient Relations and the ...

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...

RADT 146 Test 3 Exam Questions and Answers What are microfocus (fractional) tubes used for and what size are they - Answer-Magnification or mammography; .3mm or less fss What are the size of dual focus tubes - Answer-.5/1.0mm or .6/1.2mm fss Larger focal spot size ______ detail (300MA or more) Smaller focal spot size ________ detail (200 MA or less) - Answer-Decreases Increases Whats the primary purpose of filtration? - Answer-Reduces patient exposure by absorbing low level x-ray e...

5.2.3.2 NDAEB Describe Factors That Affect The Quantity And Quality Of The X Ray Beam: Q’s And A’s

1418 RTE Pre/Posttest (2023/2024) Already Passed The target material of the anode is made of: Tungsten ____________ radiography systems have detectors that capture and readout an electronic image signal. Direct Filtration removes the ________ energy photons from primary beam. Low Scatter is produced primarily in the _________. a) x-ray tube b) Image receptor c) patient d) target An increase in milliampere seconds (mAs) in digital imaging, increases the signal to noise ratio and ______ the pa...