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38 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 38
what type of photon is emitted from a nucleus as it undergoes radioactive decay?
Gamma Ray
Multiple Myeloma
Alpha Particle
X-ray
Term 2 of 38
hyperplasia:
formation of scar tissue in an organ
increase in number of cells in organ/tissue
transformation of cells into a different type
decrease in size of an organ due to cell death
Term 3 of 38
typical rad dose to the prostate post-op is:
65-70 Gy to 195 cgy/fx.
75-85 Gy to 200 cgy/fx.
66-76 Gy to 200 cgy/fx.
65-70 Gy to 200 cGy/fx.
, Term 4 of 38
respiratory gating is utilized when the tumor motion varies by ____ in any direction
exactly 3 mm
less than 2 mm
more than 10 mm
more than 5 mm
Term 5 of 38
when performing a sim on a pt in CT, contrast may be needed. which of the following are
methods that can be used to administer contrast media?
1. detect radioactivity
2. survey background radiation
optical stimulated luminescence (OSL)
1. ready pack film
2. solid water
1. intravascularlly
2. intrathecally
3. intraarteriorly
4. orally
Term 6 of 38
what does "reasonable" refer to in terms of ALARA?
there is a benefit to receiving the dose
it indicates a dose that is harmful
it refers to the maximum allowable dose
it means no dose should be received
38 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 38
what type of photon is emitted from a nucleus as it undergoes radioactive decay?
Gamma Ray
Multiple Myeloma
Alpha Particle
X-ray
Term 2 of 38
hyperplasia:
formation of scar tissue in an organ
increase in number of cells in organ/tissue
transformation of cells into a different type
decrease in size of an organ due to cell death
Term 3 of 38
typical rad dose to the prostate post-op is:
65-70 Gy to 195 cgy/fx.
75-85 Gy to 200 cgy/fx.
66-76 Gy to 200 cgy/fx.
65-70 Gy to 200 cGy/fx.
, Term 4 of 38
respiratory gating is utilized when the tumor motion varies by ____ in any direction
exactly 3 mm
less than 2 mm
more than 10 mm
more than 5 mm
Term 5 of 38
when performing a sim on a pt in CT, contrast may be needed. which of the following are
methods that can be used to administer contrast media?
1. detect radioactivity
2. survey background radiation
optical stimulated luminescence (OSL)
1. ready pack film
2. solid water
1. intravascularlly
2. intrathecally
3. intraarteriorly
4. orally
Term 6 of 38
what does "reasonable" refer to in terms of ALARA?
there is a benefit to receiving the dose
it indicates a dose that is harmful
it refers to the maximum allowable dose
it means no dose should be received
