Mammography and Diagnostic X-Ray Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of mammography?

  • To provide x-ray radiation for imaging
  • To examine the breast for women below 40 years old
  • To diagnose breast cancer in symptomatic women
  • To screen asymptomatic women for breast cancer (correct)

    • What is the unit used to measure x-ray voltages?

  • Ampere (A)
  • Kilovolt peak (kVp) (correct)
  • Milliampere (mA)
  • Volt (V)

    • What did Michael Pupin demonstrate the use of in 1896 to reduce exposure time to X-rays?

  • Barium Platinocyanide
  • Radiation protection techniques
  • Diagnostic X-Ray imaging
  • Fluorescent Intensifying Screen (correct)

    • What did William Rollins pioneer in the field of radiation protection?

    <p>Use of lead sheets for X-ray beam restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using a barium platinocyanide in diagnostic imaging?

    <p>To fluoresce in the presence of x-rays and gamma rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

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