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Who discovered X-rays and when?

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Wilhelmina Conrad Roentgen

November 8, 1895

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First X-ray exposure?

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On wife Berthas hand. It was a 15min exposure

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X-ray pictures aka

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Radiographs

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What does ASRT stand for?

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists

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When was the ASRT found

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Chicago 1920

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What is JRCERT?

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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Formed in 1969

Conducts accreditation of RT schools

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Computed Tomography CT

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Computerized X-ray system that provides axial images (transverse slices) of the body

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The source of X-rays

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X-ray tube

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X-rays that travel in a useful direction exit the housing through

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An opening called the tube port

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An imaginary line in the center of the X-ray beam and perpendicular to the long acid of the X-ray tube

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Central Ray

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A portion of energy of the X-ray beam is absorbed with matter. Absorption of the X-ray beam is called?

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Attenuation

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What causes unwanted exposure to the film and to anyone who is in the room

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Scatter radiation

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The unwanted image exposure by scatter radiation is called

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Scatter radiation fog

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The image receptor (IR) consists of?

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X-ray film and film holder aka cassette

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What is CR?

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Computed radiography aka filmless systems

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With CR how is the image obtained?

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In a phosphor material on a plate inside a closed cassette

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What is Primary Radiation

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The X-ray beam that leaves the tube and is unattenuated, except by air

It’s direction and location are predictable and controllable

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What is Remnant Radiation?

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What remains of the primary beam after it has been attenuated by matter

The pattern of remnant radiation created the image

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Definition of scatter radiation

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Radiation that is scattered or created as a result of attenuation of the primary X-ray beam by matter.

Has less energy then the primary beam.

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Film size for Fluoroscopic spots

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24x24 cm

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What is a detent?

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A special mechanism that tends to stop a moving part in a specific location

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What is a collimater

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A boxlike device that is attached under the tube housing

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What is a Bucky?

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A grid device that protects the IR from scatter radiation and fog.

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When are grids used

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Body parts that are generally 10-12 cm or more in thickness

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Pre-exposure safety check
1) X-ray room door is closed 2) No nonessential persons are in the X-ray room 3) All persons in the control booth are completely behind the lead barrier 4) No image receptors are in the room except the one in use
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All matter is composed of building blocks called?
Atoms
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Matter can be neither created nor destroyed but it can...
Change form
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Energy can be neither created nor destroyed, but it can...
Change form
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Proton- Location, mass #, charge
Nucleus, 1, +1
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Neutron- Location, mass #, charge
Nucleus, 1, 0
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Electron- Location, charge
Orbital shells, -1
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Two or more atoms may combine chemically to form
Molecules
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A substance that consists of only one type of molecule is called
A chemical compound
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Produces an atom with an electric charge
Ionization
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Definition of energy
The ability to do work
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What does electromagnetic energy consist of?
Light, X-rays, radio waves, microwaves, and other forms of energy
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What is the frequency of the wave?
The # of times per second that a crest passes a given point
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X-rays with greater energy have
Shorter wavelengths and are more penetrating
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The smallest possible unit of electromagnetic energy is
A photon
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Resistance depends on what 4 factors?
The material of the conductor, it's length, it's diameter, and it's temperature
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What kind of tube was used when Roentgen discovered X-rays
Crooks tube
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What tube was the prototype for modern X-ray tubes?
Coolidge tube aka Hot cathode tube
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The NCRP recommended annual effective dose limit for occupational exposure
5.0 rem (0.05 Sv)
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The NCRP recommended monthly effective dose limit to the fetus for a pregnant worker
O.05 rem (0.0005 Sv)
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The conventional (British system) radiation unit to express radiation intensity in the air
Roentgen
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The conventional (British System) unit commonly used to report occupational dose to radiation workers in the US is the
rem
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What is the conventional (British System) radiation unit of absorbed dose
Rad
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According to the Bergonie-Tribondeau law, the following types of cells are most radio sensitive
Embryonic tissue cells
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Type of X-ray photon interaction with the body is primarily responsible for the radiation dose absorbed by the patient
Photoelectric
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The NCRP recommendation for lead equivalency if aprons used for personnel protection
.5mm
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Erythema as it related to radiation exposure
Reddening of the skin caused by a high radiation dose
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The guiding philosophy of radiation protection
ALARA-- as low as reasonably achievable
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The following statements reflects current scientific opinion regarding the effects of duo gnostic levels of ionizing radiation
There is an increased risk of cancer, leukemia, birth defects, and cataracts
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The following changes would decrease patient dose
Using a faster-speed class imaging system Increasing the grid ratio to a 16:1 ratio
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At what kVp levels do Compton interactions occur?
They occur throughout the duo diagnostic radiology kVp range
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The principle source of scatter radiation in radiography
The IR
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The 4 essential elements required for X-ray production
A target, a vacuum, an electron source, and a high potential difference
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The greatest portion of the X-ray beam is made up of?
Bremsstrahlung radiation
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The following functions involve the auto transformer
KVp selection
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What is the IR that is used for CR?
Photostimuable phosphor (PSP) plate
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The target of the X-ray tube is made of
Tungsten
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How often should lead aprons and gloves be checked for cracks or holes
Every 6 months
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The following will result in increased radio graphic density
Increased mA Increased exposure time Increased lVp
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If the radiographic image is overexposed, which of the following changes in exposure factors should be used to correct the problem
Decrease the mAs
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The relationship between the SID and beam intensity is expressed in the
Inverse square law
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What are the 4 primary factors of radiographic quality
Density Contrast Distortion Record detail
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Contrast is primarily controlled by altering the
KVp
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Motion of the patient, the tube, or the IR during the exposure will result in decreased
Recorded detail
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A grid should be employed when the part thickness is greater than
12 cm
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The following pathological conditions would require a decrease in exposure
Multiple myeloma Emphysema Osteoporosis
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The screen or film image artifact looks like lightning
Static artifact
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What is the name of the upper portion of the lung?
Apex
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The inferior lateral corners of the lungs, visible on a PA chest radiograph, are called the
Costophrenic angles
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Where does the CR enter the pt for the upright, PA projection of the chest?
Midsagittal plane at the T7
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Lateral projections of the chest are taken with the left side against the IR because
Magnification of the cardiac silhouette is reduced with the left side neared the IR
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How much should the CR be angled cephalad for an AP axial projection of the chest if the pt cannot assume the lordotic position?
15 degrees
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Which chest projection and position are needed to demonstrate free pleural fluid along the dependent chest wall?
AP, lateral decubitus
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Which of the following projections is best for demonstrating of the spices of the lungs without bony superimposition?
AP axial lordotic position
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Why is a grid routine for a chest XR
To reduce scatter fog caused by use of high kVp
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Which bones are tarsal bones?
Cuneiform and cuboid
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When taking an AP axial projection of the foot, the CR is directed
10 degrees toward the heel
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How much is the planter surface of the foot elevated from the IT for the AP oblique projection of the foot
30 degrees
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Which foot projection/position will demonstrate the medial and intermediate cuneiforms without superimposition
AP oblique projection in 30 degree lateral rotation
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Foot position will demonstrate the cuboid, navicular, and lateral cuneiforms without superimposition
AP oblique projection in 30 degree medial rotation
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What bones articulate to form the ankle mortise
Talus, tibia, fibula
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How many vertebrae are in the cervical region?
7
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What anatomical structures of the cervical spine are best demonstrated by the lateral projection?
Zygapophyseal joints
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How many vertebrae are in the thoracic spine?
12
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What structures should be seen on a lateral projection of the T-spine?
T3-T12
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How many vertebrae are in the lumbar spine?
5
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Where does the CR enter for an AP projection of the L-spine?
At the level of the iliac creation the midline if the pt
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What is the CR angel and direction for the AP axial projection of the sacrum?
15 degrees cephalad
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What's true regarding spine radiography to evaluate scoliosis
The IR should extend from the top of the patients ear to the level of the greater trochanter
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What structure serves as the passageway for the spinal cord to exit the skull and pass into the spinal canal of the vertebral column
Foramen magnum
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The Caldwell method of the skull (PA axial) of the skull the CR is directed
15 degrees caused
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Which cranial projection best demonstrates the occipital bone?
AP axial (Towne Method)
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Which of the following bones contain the paranasal sinuses?
Frontal ethmoid
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Which of the following projections will demonstrate the sphenoid sinus?
Lateral
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Which projection best demonstrates the maxillary sinuses?
Parietocanthial (waters method)
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Which projection of the facial bones requires the central Ray to exit the acanthion
Parietoacabthial (waters method)
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What change in technical factors is required when an ankle in a dry plaster cast must be radiographed?
Increase mAs by two times
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How do you adjust mAs
Increase by 30% for every 2 cm
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Calculate exposure time
mAs/mA= seconds

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