Chapter 1 Introduction to Radiography, Safety, and Student Success

Question 1

Who is credited with the discovery of x-rays and when?

Answer 1

• Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

- November 9, 1895

Question 2

Who discovered fluoroscopy and when?

Answer 2

• Thomas Edison
• 1896
• Vitascope (first fluoroscope)

Question 3

Who was the first known American fatality from radiation exposure?

Answer 3

Clarence Dally

Question 4

Who discovered radium?

Answer 4

Marie Curie

Question 5

What does ALARA stand for?

Answer 5

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Question 6

What type of tube was used when x-rays were discovered?

Answer 6

Crookes tube

Question 7

Why was the letter “X” used to name x-rays?

Answer 7

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen named it “X”-ray since the mathematical symbol for the unknown is “X”

Question 8

What law describes the relationship between intensity of the beam and distance from the source?

Answer 8

Inverse Square Law

Question 9

Which of the following are modern day advances that came from x-ray?

Answer 9

SPECT, PET, Ultrasound, Mammography, and CT

Question 10

What were the early uses of x-ray?

Answer 10

Hair removal, Cocktail parties, Souvenirs, Spiritual connections

Question 11

What is better for patient protection, collimation, or cropping of the digital image?

Answer 11

Collimation

Question 12

Radiology students younger than 18

Answer 12

0.1 rem/1 mSv

Question 13

General public

Answer 13

0.5 rem/5 mSv

Question 14

Occupational workers

Answer 14

5 rem/50 mSv

Question 15

Pregnant workers

Answer 15

• 0.5 rem/5 mSv (in 9 month period)

- 0.05 rem/0.5 mSv (in any given month)

Question 16

What is the minimum thickness used for lead aprons, gloves, and thyroid shields?

Answer 16

0.25 mm Pb

Question 17

What are the two categories of effects that can happen from exposure to ionizing radiation?

Answer 17

• Long-term effects

- ARS (Acute Radiation Syndrome)

Question 18

Which of the following relates to the persons who are exposed to irradiation?

Answer 18

Somatic effects

Question 19

What is the definition of CR?

Answer 19

center or midpoint of x-ray beam

Question 20

For a left lateral decubitus, the patient is:

Answer 20

Lying on their left side, the CR is horizontal

Question 21

Name four elements to consider for student success?

Answer 21

-Educational
-Emotional
-Physical
-Financial wellness


Question 22

Why is it important to inform your family and friends about the demands of the radiology program?

Answer 22

Without the understanding and support of your close circle of family and friends, it will be very challenging to be successful.

Question 23

Why should one practice stress reduction activities?

Answer 23

The ability to positively control stress by taking an action developed as a result of practicing stress reduction strategies will alleviate expending unnecessary emotions, time, and energy.

Question 24

Define emotion

Answer 24

generalized feelings

Question 25

When determine time management, which activities should be included?

Answer 25

Sleeping, eating, working, caring for children/family, performing school activities, errands, traveling to/from, conducting personal activities (personal hygiene, shopping, exercising), texting, gaming, chores, socializing

Question 26

What is the purpose of the time management grid?

Answer 26

It will assist you in determining whether you have an adequate amount of time undertake and accomplish your day-to-day activities w/additional responsibility of being a successful full time student.