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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Radiologist</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary role of a radiographer?

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

    Which term best describes a radiographer's daily tasks?

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

    In which field did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen make significant contributions?

    <p>Radiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the abbreviation RAO in radiography?

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

    What does the abbreviation FFD stand for in radiography?

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

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

    <p>DOB</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Which of the following imaging modalities uses ionizing radiation?

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

    In which department do Radiologists work within clinical settings?

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

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

    <p>Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen</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</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</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.</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Filament</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anode</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Microwaves</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an inner shell orbital electron is removed?

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

    Which component of the X-ray tube emits electrons?

    <p>Cathode</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What aspect determines the element of an atom?

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

    What type of radiation is produced by unstable atoms?

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

    What property distinguishes unstable atoms from stable atoms?

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

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

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

    What is the primary effect of ionizing radiation on atoms?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Cathode</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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