FRD 4061 Medical Imaging: Emergency Spine Image Interpretation Quiz

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Who is credited with the discovery of X-Ray?

  • Marie Curie
  • Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (correct)
  • Albert Einstein
  • Thomas Edison

What is the term for a professional responsible for producing high-quality images using X-rays?

  • Radiology Technician
  • X-Ray Scientist
  • Radiographer (correct)
  • Radiologist

What is the science of radiation called?

  • Radiography
  • Radiology (correct)
  • Tomography
  • Fluoroscopy

Which term refers to the image produced using radiation?

<p>Radiograph (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the physician who practices radiology and diagnoses the images?

<p>Radiologist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual began to glow a plate coated with barium platinocyanide crystals using a Crookes tube, leading to the discovery of X-Ray?

<p>Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a Therapeutic Radiographer?

<p>Managing and caring for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Radiology Theatres, what is the role of the Radiographer?

<p>Monitoring radiation safety and moving equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a large X-Ray camera (C-arm) allow the Doctor (Radiologist) to do?

<p>See the area of the body being diagnosed or treated in real time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a Diagnostic Radiographer?

<p>Performing X-ray, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound imaging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is commonly used in Radiology Theatres with the help of a large X-Ray camera (C-arm)?

<p>Fluoroscopy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of a Therapeutic Radiographer during the pre-treatment phase for cancer patients?

<p>Managing patient care before radiotherapy treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a radiographer?

<p>Produce X-rays and other medical images (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a radiographer's daily tasks?

<p>Precise work and adherence to safety procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tangential projection in radiography?

<p>An image taken by touching only along the edge of a curved body part (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of technology do radiographers work with to produce medical images?

<p>X-ray machines and CT scanners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a radiographer's knowledge according to the text?

<p>Medical terminology, anatomy, and pathology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which field did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen make significant contributions?

<p>Radiology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the abbreviation RAO in radiography?

<p>Right Anterior Oblique (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book is a reference for Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy according to the text?

<p>Bontrager K.L: Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation FFD stand for in radiography?

<p>Focal Film Distance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation refers to Date of Birth in medical imaging terminology?

<p>DOB (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In medical imaging, what does the abbreviation 'KV' stand for?

<p>Kilo Voltage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'MSP' in anatomical terminology used in radiography?

<p>Medial Sagittal Plane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a Radiographer in a hospital setting?

<p>To provide appropriate patient care during imaging procedures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following imaging modalities uses ionizing radiation?

<p>CT Scan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to X-rays when they interact with the body?

<p>They can pass all the way through the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 basic radiographic densities used to differentiate tissues in X-ray imaging?

<p>Air, Fat, Water, Bone, Metal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which department do Radiologists work within clinical settings?

<p>Radiology Department (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of X-rays in 1895?

<p>Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the X-ray tube is responsible for accelerating the electrons towards the anode?

<p>Cathode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material is typically used in X-ray anodes to produce characteristic radiation when electrons collide with it?

<p>Tungsten (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does voltage (kVp) primarily influence the X-rays produced in an X-ray tube?

<p>It influences the maximum energy (quality) of X-rays. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What directly influences the total number of X-rays produced in an X-ray tube at a set kVp?

<p>mA and exposure time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the production of X-rays, what happens when rapidly moving electrons coming from the cathode collide with the metal target at high speed?

<p>Characteristic radiation is produced (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the focusing cup in the production of X-rays?

<p>To form a narrowing electron beam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the X-Ray tube is responsible for converting kinetic energy into x-rays and heat?

<p>Anode (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the cathode in an X-ray tube generates electrons when heated?

<p>Filament (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In X-ray tubes, what is the purpose of the stator windings within the anode components?

<p>To rotate the disc (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the energy of the x-rays produced in an X-ray tube?

<p>Kinetic energy of electrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of radiation has enough energy to cause ionizations by removing an outer shell electron from an atom?

<p>X-ray radiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ionizing radiation, what is the significance of having an energy level greater than 30 eV?

<p>It can cause ionizations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of X-ray tubes is responsible for the production of X-rays?

<p>Anode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of radiation does not possess sufficient energy to cause ionizations by removing electrons?

<p>Microwaves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic energy level of X-ray radiation needed to cause ionizations?

<p>&gt; 30 eV (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an inner shell orbital electron is removed?

<p>Characteristic X-ray energy is released (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the X-ray tube emits electrons?

<p>Cathode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the anode in an X-ray tube?

<p>To serve as a target for high-speed electrons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the energy difference between X-rays and gamma rays?

<p>X-rays have lower energy than gamma rays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiation is commonly emitted after an alpha, beta, or positron transition?

<p>Gamma rays (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the part of the x-ray tube where x-rays are produced?

<p>Anode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the x-ray tube controls the direction and shape of the x-ray beam?

<p>Collimator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the filament in the x-ray tube?

<p>Generate electrons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the x-ray tube is responsible for focusing the electron stream onto the target anode?

<p>Cathode (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the energy of x-rays controlled in an x-ray tube?

<p>By changing the kVp setting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the X-ray tube is responsible for converting the kinetic energy of electrons into X-rays?

<p>Anode (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when electrons bombard the anode in an X-ray tube?

<p>Generation of X-rays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component in an X-ray tube is typically made of tungsten due to its high atomic number and melting point?

<p>Anode (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cathode in an X-ray tube?

<p>Accelerating the electrons towards the anode (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the potential difference applied across the X-ray tube affect the energy of the emitted X-rays?

<p>Higher potential difference results in higher energy X-rays (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect determines the element of an atom?

<p>Atomic number (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiation is produced by unstable atoms?

<p>Gamma radiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property distinguishes unstable atoms from stable atoms?

<p>Excess energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of radiation involves higher energy electromagnetic waves or heavy particles?

<p>Ionizing radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of ionizing radiation on atoms?

<p>Emits excess energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of electromagnetic waves are involved in non-ionizing radiation?

<p>Low-energy waves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which X-ray tube component is responsible for accelerating electrons towards the anode?

<p>Cathode (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In X-ray production, what happens when rapidly moving cathode electrons collide with the anode?

<p>Characteristic X-rays are emitted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the anode in X-ray tube operation?

<p>Generate X-ray photons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of materials are commonly used in anodes to produce characteristic X-rays?

<p>Lead or tungsten (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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