FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGY MODULE 2 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS { GUARANTEED A+}

FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGY

MODULE 2 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED

ANSWERS { GUARANTEED A+}




List the 2 active components of an x-ray tube: also list their charges -

✔✔cathode (negative)


anode (positive)

Energy conversion inside the x-ray tube results in the production of what

do things? What is the percentage of each? - ✔✔heat >99%


x-rays <1%

CR or Computed radiography uses an imaging plate coated with -

✔✔photostimulable phosphor

, Contrast on a radiography is possible only when the object being

radiographed has a significant difference in the _________________ of

the object being radiographed - ✔✔density


mAs is adjusted to control what? - ✔✔amount of X-rays produced


kVp is adjusted to control what? - ✔✔the penetrating ability (force)


List radiographic densities listed from least dense to most dense ( low

atomic number to high anatomic number) - ✔✔air/gas


fat

water

muscle

bone

tooth enamel

A radiographic grid improves visibility of ________ on a radiograph -

✔✔detail