Test Bank for Radiologic Science for Technologists 13th Edition (Mosby, by Bushong and Shields, all 40 Chapters Covered And Updated!!!

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Test Bank
For Radiologic Science For Technologists 13th Edition (Mosby, ) By
Bushong And Shields Newly Updated 2026


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,Chapter 01: Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science
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Bushon g: Radiologic Science for Technologists, 13th
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Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE xx




1. Matter is measured in xx xx xx .
a. kilograms
b. joules
c. electron volts xx


d. rems
ANS: x x A
Matter is measured in kilograms.
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2. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of
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a. energy
b. radiation
c. matter
d. gravity
ANS: x x C
Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
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3. Ice xxand steam are examples of two forms of
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a. matter
b. radiation
c. energy
d. work
ANS: x x A
Ice and steam are examples of two forms of matter.
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4. The formula E = mc2
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x x
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a. x-rays
b. electromagnetic radiation xx


c. nuclear power xx


d. cathode ray tubes xx xx




ANS: x x C
The formula E = mc2 is the basis for the theory that led to the development of nuclear
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power.
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5. Radio waves, light, and x-rays are all examples of
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a. nuclear
b. thermal
c. electrical
d. electromagnetic
ANS: x x D
Electromagnetic energy includes radio waves, light, and x-
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rays as well as other parts of the spectrum.
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, 6. A xx moving object has xx xx energy.
a. potential
b. kinetic
c. nuclear
d. electromagnetic
ANS: x x B
A moving object has kinetic energy.
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7. What is the removal of an electron from an atom called?
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a. Ionization
b. Pair production xx


c. Irradiation
d. Electricity
ANS: x x A
The removal of an electron from an atom is called ionization.
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8. Ionizing radiation is capable of removing
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from atoms as it passes through
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xxth e matter.
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a. neutrons
b. protons
c. electrons
d. ions
ANS: x x C
Ionizing radiation is capable of removing electrons from atoms as it passes through the
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matter.
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9. The energy of x-rays is _
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a. thermal
b. potential
c. kinetic
d. electromagnetic
ANS: x x D
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic energy.
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10. The biggest source of man-made ionizing radiation exposure to the public is
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.
a. atomic fallout xx


b. diagnostic x-rays xx


c. smoke detectors xx


d. nuclear power plants xx xx




ANS: x x B
Medical x-ray exposure is the biggest source of man-made radiation.
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11. In the United States, we are exposed to
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_ mSv/year of ionizing radiation from
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th e natural environment.
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a. 0 to 5 xx xx


b. 5 to 20 xx xx


c. 20 to 90 xx xx