Ron's Radiology 1
Radiology terms
- 1.
Absorption of the x-ray beam is called
- A.
Scatter Radiation
- B.
Absorption
- C.
Attenuation
- D.
Remnant radiation
Correct Answer
C. Attenuation -
- 2.
A moving grid is called a
- A.
Collimator
- B.
Cassette
- C.
Bucky
- D.
Detent
Correct Answer
C. Bucky -
- 3.
A device to hold the film
- A.
Bucky
- B.
Cassette
- C.
Tube housing
- D.
Collimator
Correct Answer
B. Cassette -
- 4.
An imaginary line in the center of the x-ray beam and perpendicular to the long axis of the x-ray tube is called
- A.
Tube port
- B.
Collimator
- C.
Radiation field
- D.
Central ray
Correct Answer
D. Central ray -
- 5.
Sometimes called filmless systems
- A.
Computed radiography
- B.
CT
- C.
MRI
- D.
CAT Scan
Correct Answer
A. Computed radiography -
- 6.
This area is separated from the x-ray room by a lead barrier to protect the limited operator from scatter radiation during exposures.
- A.
Control console
- B.
Waiting room
- C.
Control booth
- D.
X-ray booth
Correct Answer
C. Control booth -
- 7.
The access point for the limited operator to set the exposure factors and to initiate the exposure
- A.
Control booth
- B.
Control console
- C.
Control area
- D.
Transformer housing
Correct Answer
B. Control console -
- 8.
A special mechanism that tends to stop a moving part in a specifi c location
- A.
Collimator
- B.
Cassette
- C.
Tube housing
- D.
Detent
Correct Answer
D. Detent -
- 9.
Consists of the x-ray film and the film holder
- A.
Image receptor
- B.
Cassette
- C.
Upright cassette holder
- D.
Detent
Correct Answer
A. Image receptor -
- 10.
An “unseen” image is called a(an)
- A.
Image receptor (IR)
- B.
Radiation field
- C.
Latent image
- D.
Negative
Correct Answer
C. Latent image -
- 11.
The cross section of the x-ray beam at the point where it is used is called the
- A.
Scatter radiation
- B.
Radiation field
- C.
Remnant radiation
- D.
Scatter radiation fog
Correct Answer
B. Radiation field -
- 12.
The x-ray beam that exits on the opposite side of the patient.
- A.
Radiation field
- B.
Scatter radiation fog
- C.
Scatter radiation
- D.
Remnant radiation
Correct Answer
D. Remnant radiation -
- 13.
Radiation that is scattered or created as a result of the attenuation of the primary x-ray beam by matter.
- A.
Scatter radiation fog
- B.
Radiation field
- C.
Scatter radiation
- D.
Latent image
Correct Answer
C. Scatter radiation -
- 14.
The unwanted image exposure caused by scatter radiation is called
- A.
Scatter radiation fog
- B.
Latent image
- C.
Remnant radiation
- D.
Attenuation
Correct Answer
A. Scatter radiation fog -
- 15.
Anatomic structures that have greater ______ density (mass), such as bone.
- A.
Detent
- B.
Bone
- C.
Muscle
- D.
Tissue
Correct Answer
D. Tissue -
- 16.
The table may also tilt in the opposite direction, allowing the head end to be lowered at least 15 degrees into the ____________________________ position.
- A.
Head down
- B.
Trendelenburg
- C.
Feet up
- D.
Prone
Correct Answer
B. Trendelenburg -
- 17.
The x-ray tube is surrounded by a lead-lined _________________
- A.
Tube housing
- B.
Tube port
- C.
Upright cassette holder
- D.
Control booth
Correct Answer
A. Tube housing -
- 18.
X-rays that are traveling in a useful direction exit the housing through an opening called the _________________
- A.
Tube port
- B.
Collimator
- C.
Tube housing
- D.
Image receptor
Correct Answer
A. Tube port -
- 19.
A device to hold the IR in the upright position for radiography
- A.
Upright cassette holder
- B.
Cassette
- C.
Image receptor
- D.
Bucky
Correct Answer
A. Upright cassette holder -
- 20.
The ______________ exits the tube port.
- A.
X-ray beam
- B.
Radiation field
- C.
Central ray
- D.
Scatter radiation
Correct Answer
A. X-ray beam -
- 21.
The source of x-rays is the
- A.
X-ray tube
- B.
Radiation field
- C.
X-ray beam
- D.
Radiation field
Correct Answer
A. X-ray tube -
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