Radiology module 1 Flashcards

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Q

Long wavelength x-rays are more

— and less —-

A

Harmful

Diagnostic

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Q

Filtration filters out ——

A

Long wavelength x-rays

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2
Q

There are 2 types of filtration they are?

A

Inherent

Added

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3
Q

Inherent filtration occurs where?

A

Within the tube head parts

glass window,oil, and seal

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4
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Added filtration is accomplished by?

A

Aluminum disks between collimator and tube head seal..

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5
Q

The minimum required filtration or total filtration for <70kvp is —–
For >=70kvp is —–

A
  1. 5mm

2. 5mm

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6
Q

Longer waves have —- energy

Shorter waves have —- energy

A

Less

More

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7
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Collimator restricts —–And— of the x-ray beam that exits the tube head!

A

Size and shape

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8
Q

The lead collimator maximum diameter is —

A

2.75mm

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9
Q

The —- collimator restricts the most x-rays and provides the MOST reduction of patient exposure?

A

Rectangular

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10
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Rectangular collimator reduces x-ray exposure to the patient by —

A

1/2

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11
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Total filtration is —– + —–

A

Added

Inherent

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12
Q

Clinicians should be — ft away from tube head?

A

6ft

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13
Q

Maximum permissible dose for:
Occupational people/yr
Patients/yr
Pregnant Workers/yr

A

5 Rems

  1. 1 Rems
  2. 1 Rems
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14
Q

Maximum accumulated dose (MAD)

For occupational workers is based on?

A

Age

(N-18) X 5rems/yr

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15
Q

ALARA stands for

A

As low as reasonably achievable