XRAY STATE
XRAY STATE EXAM WITH
GUARANTEED ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is the earliest visible sign of overexposure to radiation -
ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Erythema-redness of thr skin
Which body tissues or organs are the most sensitive to radiation -
ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Reproductive cells or early embryo
Name 3 examples of disprders of critical organs resulting from
cumulatibe radiation exposure - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Genetic
disorders, cataracts, cancer leukemia
Chronic radiation exposure - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅When small
amounts of radiationare absorbed repeatedly over a long period
of time
What is the latent period - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅The period of
time between when you recieve theradiation and the symptoms
appear
What is penumbra and how can it be reduced - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅The
fuzzy or blurred area that surrounds an
image....minimizemovement of patient, size of focal spot, and film
composition
XRAY STATE EXAM WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS
,XRAY STATE
A form of radiation tht occurs when an xray beam has been
deflected from its path by interaction with matter is - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Scatter/secondary radiation
Damage caused by ionizing x-radiation to genetic cells -
ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Can affect future generations
The wavelength s of xray which have the greatest energy and the
most usefulness are - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅The short wavelenghs
When the electrons strike the tungsten target, their energy of
motion creates xrays
and heat . Less than ___ of energy is converted into xrays, with
the remaining ___
lost as heat - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅1%, 99%
How is heat reduced from the target - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Absorbed the insulating oil surrounding the tube
The filter on the xray machine is used to - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Remove the low energy, long wavelengths less
penetratinv xray from the beam
The filter is made of - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Aluminum and is 2.5
mm thick whi ch is the federal requirement for xray machines
operating above 70kVp
The collimater and is used - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Is made of
lead, to restric the size and shape of the xray beam to reducd
patient exposure
XRAY STATE EXAM WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS
, XRAY STATE
Which setting on the control panel controls the penetrating power
of the xray beam
- ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅kVp
In order to get the proper density on a radiograph of a small child,
it is necessary to
reduce the - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Milliampere (MA's)
Which is the portion of the xray machine supplies the electrons
that are needed to produce xrays - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Cathode
(C-)
Name two things you can use or do to reduce radiation exposure
to patient - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Lead apron wi th thyroid collar
or fast filll if using film and proper technique
Do radiographic imaging procedures need to be altered when your
patient is pregnant? How? - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅No, as long as
they have led apro. Zero radiation reaches below the neck
Unless you are behind a lead barrier you should never stand
closer than -
ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅6 feet from x ray unit
What is the max permissible dose for an occupational worker who
is 18 yrs and
older?.. how much less is it for someone younger than 18 -
ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅5.0 Rem/yr..0.1 rem/yr (10%)
If the film operator film badge indicates an exposure for a small
amount of radiation what should be done - ACCURATE
XRAY STATE EXAM WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS
XRAY STATE EXAM WITH
GUARANTEED ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is the earliest visible sign of overexposure to radiation -
ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Erythema-redness of thr skin
Which body tissues or organs are the most sensitive to radiation -
ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Reproductive cells or early embryo
Name 3 examples of disprders of critical organs resulting from
cumulatibe radiation exposure - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Genetic
disorders, cataracts, cancer leukemia
Chronic radiation exposure - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅When small
amounts of radiationare absorbed repeatedly over a long period
of time
What is the latent period - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅The period of
time between when you recieve theradiation and the symptoms
appear
What is penumbra and how can it be reduced - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅The
fuzzy or blurred area that surrounds an
image....minimizemovement of patient, size of focal spot, and film
composition
XRAY STATE EXAM WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS
,XRAY STATE
A form of radiation tht occurs when an xray beam has been
deflected from its path by interaction with matter is - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Scatter/secondary radiation
Damage caused by ionizing x-radiation to genetic cells -
ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Can affect future generations
The wavelength s of xray which have the greatest energy and the
most usefulness are - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅The short wavelenghs
When the electrons strike the tungsten target, their energy of
motion creates xrays
and heat . Less than ___ of energy is converted into xrays, with
the remaining ___
lost as heat - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅1%, 99%
How is heat reduced from the target - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Absorbed the insulating oil surrounding the tube
The filter on the xray machine is used to - ACCURATE
ANSWER✅✅Remove the low energy, long wavelengths less
penetratinv xray from the beam
The filter is made of - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Aluminum and is 2.5
mm thick whi ch is the federal requirement for xray machines
operating above 70kVp
The collimater and is used - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Is made of
lead, to restric the size and shape of the xray beam to reducd
patient exposure
XRAY STATE EXAM WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS
, XRAY STATE
Which setting on the control panel controls the penetrating power
of the xray beam
- ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅kVp
In order to get the proper density on a radiograph of a small child,
it is necessary to
reduce the - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Milliampere (MA's)
Which is the portion of the xray machine supplies the electrons
that are needed to produce xrays - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Cathode
(C-)
Name two things you can use or do to reduce radiation exposure
to patient - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅Lead apron wi th thyroid collar
or fast filll if using film and proper technique
Do radiographic imaging procedures need to be altered when your
patient is pregnant? How? - ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅No, as long as
they have led apro. Zero radiation reaches below the neck
Unless you are behind a lead barrier you should never stand
closer than -
ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅6 feet from x ray unit
What is the max permissible dose for an occupational worker who
is 18 yrs and
older?.. how much less is it for someone younger than 18 -
ACCURATE ANSWER✅✅5.0 Rem/yr..0.1 rem/yr (10%)
If the film operator film badge indicates an exposure for a small
amount of radiation what should be done - ACCURATE
XRAY STATE EXAM WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS
