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CVT 111
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Undergraduate 2
12/15/2009

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A good way to describe energy in any form is:
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the ability to do work
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An example of electromagnetic radiation is:
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UV Waves, radiowaves, heat
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All of the following describe the ALARA principal except ?
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dose does not matter as long as there is benefit
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Gamma rays and x-rays have the same origin T/F
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false
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materials that will absorb radiation such as bone and metal are called ?
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Radiopaque
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Radiation is:
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energy emitted and transferred through space
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Radioactive half-life is:
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time required for radioactivity to reach one half its original value
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Roentgen originally identified x-rays as:
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x-light
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Stable atoms with the same number of protons and electrons but different number neutrons are called ?
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isotopes
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The principal difference between mass and weight is ?
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mass is the equivalent of energy, weight is the force exerted by gravity
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The proton and electron are two of the fundamental particles of an atom the third on is?
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nucleus
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The Roentgen (R) unit of measurement relates to:
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ions produced in air
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The statement that "matter can neither be destroyed nor created "is also known as the _______________.
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law of conservation of matter
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Which of the following items is considered to be matter ?
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snowball
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Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
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ball in motion
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Which of the following is a unit of radioactivity?
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curie
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Which of the following is not a fundamental particle ?
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an alpha particle
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Which of the following persons is responsible for the atomic model we use for radiologic physics ?
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Mendelev
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Which of the following will travel the least amount of distance in tissue?
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the alpha particle
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Who discovered x-rays?
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Snook
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The ______ is the area on the target that is bombarded with electrons.
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actual focal spot
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The filament is usually constructed of this type material due to its high melting point.
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thoriated tungsten
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The leakage radiation that is produced during isotropic emission is mostly eliminated by _______.
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glass/metal envelope; protective housing
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The negative side of the x-ray tube that contains the filament and the focusing cup is called?
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cathode
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The X-Ray production is a very inefficient process with 1% of energy that will turn into radiation and the rest will be lost in heat energy. T/F
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true
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When a projectile electron is slowed by the electric filed of the target atom nucleus avoiding any interaction with the target electrons, and producing a low energy beam it is called _______.
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bremsstrahlung
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Which of the following is not one of the five x-ray interactions with matter ?
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bremstrahhulng
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Fog seen on the film is usually the end result of which interaction ?
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coherent scatter
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The xray image is created by differential absorption T/F
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true
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Which of the following statements best describes this image ? (image)
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ionization of the target atom, change in direction, and reduction of photon energy
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During photoelectric interaction :
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an electron is emitted; the incident photon reappears as a photoelctron with reduced energy
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The primary purpose of the flouroscopic examination is to visualize
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motion of internal organs
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The ideal beam is to have all x-rays of the beam one energy and this is called ?
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monoenergetic beam
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Which of the following is true reagrding x-ray production
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extremely inefficient 1% xray production and 99% heat
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The primary purpose of a flouroscopic examination is to visualize
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motion of internal structures
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Which of the following is responsible for delivering contrast tot he vessel during the angiography ?
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catheter
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Added filtration will increased the x-ray quality but reduce the quantity T/F
Definition
true
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All of the following are properties of the anode except?
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generates heat; is the negative side of the tube
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All of the following describe a quantum except?
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has zero charge
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The definition of long term exposure is:
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injury or death observed after months or years of exposure
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What is the goal or radiobiology?
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study the effects of ionizing radiation on tissues; conduct study so radiation can be used more safely; develop dose response realtionships
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Which of the following is not a concept described by the Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau?
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stem cells are less radiosensitive
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A radiation dose delivered over a long period time at a low rate is less damaging T/F
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true
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Which of the following best describes the oxygen effect?
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well oxygenated tissues is more radiosensitive
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The following statement " radiologic biology suggest that a little bit of radiation is good for you " is called
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Hormesis
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Which of the following is considered a macromolecule?
Definition
DNA
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If radiation of the DNA molecule occurs he effects could be chromosone damage, cytogenic dmamage, or no damage at all. T/F
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true
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If a target such as DNA is ionized by a free radiacl it is called a
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indirect effect (ionized by FREE RADICAl instead of x-ray)
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All of the following are events/deaths of acute radiation syndrome except?
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latent period
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An immediate response of radiation sickness is called the ?
Definition
prodomal period
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