70 Questions
Who is credited with the discovery of X-Ray?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
What is the term for a professional responsible for producing high-quality images using X-rays?
Radiographer
What is the science of radiation called?
Radiology
Which term refers to the image produced using radiation?
Radiograph
Who is the physician who practices radiology and diagnoses the images?
Radiologist
Which individual began to glow a plate coated with barium platinocyanide crystals using a Crookes tube, leading to the discovery of X-Ray?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
What is the main responsibility of a Therapeutic Radiographer?
Managing and caring for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy
In Radiology Theatres, what is the role of the Radiographer?
Monitoring radiation safety and moving equipment
What does a large X-Ray camera (C-arm) allow the Doctor (Radiologist) to do?
See the area of the body being diagnosed or treated in real time
What is the primary role of a Diagnostic Radiographer?
Performing X-ray, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound imaging
Which imaging technique is commonly used in Radiology Theatres with the help of a large X-Ray camera (C-arm)?
Fluoroscopy
What is the main task of a Therapeutic Radiographer during the pre-treatment phase for cancer patients?
Managing patient care before radiotherapy treatment
What is the primary role of a radiographer?
Produce X-rays and other medical images
Which term best describes a radiographer's daily tasks?
Precise work and adherence to safety procedures
What is a tangential projection in radiography?
An image taken by touching only along the edge of a curved body part
What type of technology do radiographers work with to produce medical images?
X-ray machines and CT scanners
What is the main focus of a radiographer's knowledge according to the text?
Medical terminology, anatomy, and pathology
In which field did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen make significant contributions?
Radiology
What is the meaning of the abbreviation RAO in radiography?
Right Anterior Oblique
Which book is a reference for Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy according to the text?
Bontrager K.L: Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy
What does the abbreviation FFD stand for in radiography?
Focal Film Distance
Which abbreviation refers to Date of Birth in medical imaging terminology?
DOB
In medical imaging, what does the abbreviation 'KV' stand for?
Kilo Voltage
What is the meaning of 'MSP' in anatomical terminology used in radiography?
Medial Sagittal Plane
What is the main responsibility of a Radiographer in a hospital setting?
To provide appropriate patient care during imaging procedures
Which of the following imaging modalities uses ionizing radiation?
CT Scan
What can happen to X-rays when they interact with the body?
They can pass all the way through the body
What are the 5 basic radiographic densities used to differentiate tissues in X-ray imaging?
Air, Fat, Water, Bone, Metal
In which department do Radiologists work within clinical settings?
Radiology Department
Who is credited with the discovery of X-rays in 1895?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
What part of the X-ray tube is responsible for accelerating the electrons towards the anode?
Cathode
Which material is typically used in X-ray anodes to produce characteristic radiation when electrons collide with it?
Tungsten
How does voltage (kVp) primarily influence the X-rays produced in an X-ray tube?
It influences the maximum energy (quality) of X-rays.
What directly influences the total number of X-rays produced in an X-ray tube at a set kVp?
mA and exposure time
In the production of X-rays, what happens when rapidly moving electrons coming from the cathode collide with the metal target at high speed?
Characteristic radiation is produced
What is the main function of the focusing cup in the production of X-rays?
To form a narrowing electron beam
Which component of the X-Ray tube is responsible for converting kinetic energy into x-rays and heat?
Anode
What part of the cathode in an X-ray tube generates electrons when heated?
Filament
In X-ray tubes, what is the purpose of the stator windings within the anode components?
To rotate the disc
What determines the energy of the x-rays produced in an X-ray tube?
Kinetic energy of electrons
Which type of radiation has enough energy to cause ionizations by removing an outer shell electron from an atom?
X-ray radiation
In the context of ionizing radiation, what is the significance of having an energy level greater than 30 eV?
It can cause ionizations
Which component of X-ray tubes is responsible for the production of X-rays?
Anode
Which type of radiation does not possess sufficient energy to cause ionizations by removing electrons?
Microwaves
What is the characteristic energy level of X-ray radiation needed to cause ionizations?
> 30 eV
What happens when an inner shell orbital electron is removed?
Characteristic X-ray energy is released
Which component of the X-ray tube emits electrons?
Cathode
What is the primary role of the anode in an X-ray tube?
To serve as a target for high-speed electrons
Which statement accurately describes the energy difference between X-rays and gamma rays?
X-rays have lower energy than gamma rays
What type of radiation is commonly emitted after an alpha, beta, or positron transition?
Gamma rays
What is the term for the part of the x-ray tube where x-rays are produced?
Anode
Which component of the x-ray tube controls the direction and shape of the x-ray beam?
Collimator
What is the purpose of the filament in the x-ray tube?
Generate electrons
Which part of the x-ray tube is responsible for focusing the electron stream onto the target anode?
Cathode
How is the energy of x-rays controlled in an x-ray tube?
By changing the kVp setting
What part of the X-ray tube is responsible for converting the kinetic energy of electrons into X-rays?
Anode
What happens when electrons bombard the anode in an X-ray tube?
Generation of X-rays
Which component in an X-ray tube is typically made of tungsten due to its high atomic number and melting point?
Anode
What is the main function of the cathode in an X-ray tube?
Accelerating the electrons towards the anode
How does the potential difference applied across the X-ray tube affect the energy of the emitted X-rays?
Higher potential difference results in higher energy X-rays
What aspect determines the element of an atom?
Atomic number
What type of radiation is produced by unstable atoms?
Gamma radiation
What property distinguishes unstable atoms from stable atoms?
Excess energy
Which type of radiation involves higher energy electromagnetic waves or heavy particles?
Ionizing radiation
What is the primary effect of ionizing radiation on atoms?
Emits excess energy
What type of electromagnetic waves are involved in non-ionizing radiation?
Low-energy waves
Which X-ray tube component is responsible for accelerating electrons towards the anode?
Cathode
In X-ray production, what happens when rapidly moving cathode electrons collide with the anode?
Characteristic X-rays are emitted
What is the primary role of the anode in X-ray tube operation?
Generate X-ray photons
Which type of materials are commonly used in anodes to produce characteristic X-rays?
Lead or tungsten
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