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Radiologic Science
For Technologists
By Elizabeth Shields &
Stewart C. Bushong
12th Edition
,Chapter 01: Essential Concepts Of Radiologic Science
Bushong: Radiologic Science For Technologists, 12th
Edition Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Matter Is Measured In .
a. Kilograms
b. Joules
c. Electron Volts
d. Rems
Answer;A
Matter Is Measured In Kilograms.
2. Atoms And Molecules Are The Fundamental Building Blocks Of .
a. Energy
b. Radiation
c. Matter
d. Gravity
Answer;C
Atoms And Molecules Are The Fundamental Building Blocks Of Matter.
3. Ice And Steam Are Examples Of Two Forms Of .
a. Matter
b. Radiation
c. Energy
d. Work
Answer;A
Ice And Steam Are Examples Of Two Forms Of Matter.
4. The Formula E = Mc2 Is The Basis For The Theory That Led To The Development Of .
a. X-Rays
b. Electromagnetic Radiation
c. Nuclear Power
d. Cathode Ray Tubes
Answer;C
The Formula E = Mc2 Is The Basis For The Theory That Led To The Development Of Nuclear
Power.
5. Radio Waves, Light, And X-Rays Are All Examples Of Energy.
a. Nuclear
b. Thermal
c. Electrical
d. Electromagnetic
Answer;D
Electromagnetic Energy Includes Radio Waves, Light, And X-Rays As Well As Other Parts Of
TheSpectrum.
, 6. A Moving Object Has Energy.
a. Potential
b. Kinetic
c. Nuclear
d. Electromagnetic
Answer; B
A Moving Object Has Kinetic Energy.
7. WHAT Is The Removal Of An Electron From An Atom Called?
a. Ionization
b. Pair Production
c. Irradiation
d. Electricity
Answer; A
The Removal Of An Electron From An Atom Is Called Ionization.
8. Ionizing Radiation Is Capable Of Removing From Atoms As It Passes Through
TheMatter.
a. Neutrons
b. Protons
c. Electrons
d. Ions
Answer; C
Ionizing Radiation Is Capable Of Removing Electrons From Atoms As It Passes Through The
Matter.
9. The Energy Of X-Rays Is _ .
a. Thermal
b. Potential
c. Kinetic
d. Electromagnetic
Answer; D
X-Rays Are A Form Of Electromagnetic Energy.
10. The Biggest Source Of Man-Made Ionizing Radiation Exposure To The Public Is
.
a. Atomic Fallout
b. Diagnostic X-Rays
c. Smoke Detectors
d. Nuclear Power Plants
Answer; B
Medical X-Ray Exposure Is The Biggest Source Of Man-Made Radiation.
11. In The United States, We Are Exposed To _ Msv/Year Of Ionizing Radiation From
TheNatural Environment.
a. 0 To 5
b. 5 To 20
c. 20 To 90
, D. 100 To 300
Answer; A
We Are Exposed To About 3 Msv/Yr Of Ionizing Radiation From Natural Environmental
Sources InThe United States.
12. Today, Radiology Is Considered To Be A(N) Occupation.
a. Safe
b. Unsafe
c. Dangerous
d. High-Risk
Answer; A
Today, Radiology Is Considered To Be A Safe Occupation Because Of Effective
RadiationProtection Practices.
13. Is A Special Quantity Of Radiologic Science.
a. Mass
b. Velocity
c. Radioactivity
d. Momentum
Answer; C
Radioactivity Is A Special Quantity Of Radiologic Science.
14. WHAT Does Alara Mean?
a. All Level Alert Radiation Accident
b. As Low As Reasonably Achievable
c. Always Leave A Restricted Area
d. As Low As Regulations Allow
Answer; B
Alara Means As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
15. Computed Tomography Was Developed In The .
A. 1890s
B. 1920s
C. 1970s
D. 1990s
Answer; C
Computed Tomography Was Developed In The 1970s.
16. Filtration Is Used To .
a. Absorb Low-Energy X-Rays
b. Remove High-Energy X-Rays
c. Restrict The Useful Beam To The Body Part Imaged
d. Fabricate Gonadal Shields
Answer; A
Filtration Is Used To Absorb Low-Energy X-Rays.
Radiologic Science
For Technologists
By Elizabeth Shields &
Stewart C. Bushong
12th Edition
,Chapter 01: Essential Concepts Of Radiologic Science
Bushong: Radiologic Science For Technologists, 12th
Edition Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Matter Is Measured In .
a. Kilograms
b. Joules
c. Electron Volts
d. Rems
Answer;A
Matter Is Measured In Kilograms.
2. Atoms And Molecules Are The Fundamental Building Blocks Of .
a. Energy
b. Radiation
c. Matter
d. Gravity
Answer;C
Atoms And Molecules Are The Fundamental Building Blocks Of Matter.
3. Ice And Steam Are Examples Of Two Forms Of .
a. Matter
b. Radiation
c. Energy
d. Work
Answer;A
Ice And Steam Are Examples Of Two Forms Of Matter.
4. The Formula E = Mc2 Is The Basis For The Theory That Led To The Development Of .
a. X-Rays
b. Electromagnetic Radiation
c. Nuclear Power
d. Cathode Ray Tubes
Answer;C
The Formula E = Mc2 Is The Basis For The Theory That Led To The Development Of Nuclear
Power.
5. Radio Waves, Light, And X-Rays Are All Examples Of Energy.
a. Nuclear
b. Thermal
c. Electrical
d. Electromagnetic
Answer;D
Electromagnetic Energy Includes Radio Waves, Light, And X-Rays As Well As Other Parts Of
TheSpectrum.
, 6. A Moving Object Has Energy.
a. Potential
b. Kinetic
c. Nuclear
d. Electromagnetic
Answer; B
A Moving Object Has Kinetic Energy.
7. WHAT Is The Removal Of An Electron From An Atom Called?
a. Ionization
b. Pair Production
c. Irradiation
d. Electricity
Answer; A
The Removal Of An Electron From An Atom Is Called Ionization.
8. Ionizing Radiation Is Capable Of Removing From Atoms As It Passes Through
TheMatter.
a. Neutrons
b. Protons
c. Electrons
d. Ions
Answer; C
Ionizing Radiation Is Capable Of Removing Electrons From Atoms As It Passes Through The
Matter.
9. The Energy Of X-Rays Is _ .
a. Thermal
b. Potential
c. Kinetic
d. Electromagnetic
Answer; D
X-Rays Are A Form Of Electromagnetic Energy.
10. The Biggest Source Of Man-Made Ionizing Radiation Exposure To The Public Is
.
a. Atomic Fallout
b. Diagnostic X-Rays
c. Smoke Detectors
d. Nuclear Power Plants
Answer; B
Medical X-Ray Exposure Is The Biggest Source Of Man-Made Radiation.
11. In The United States, We Are Exposed To _ Msv/Year Of Ionizing Radiation From
TheNatural Environment.
a. 0 To 5
b. 5 To 20
c. 20 To 90
, D. 100 To 300
Answer; A
We Are Exposed To About 3 Msv/Yr Of Ionizing Radiation From Natural Environmental
Sources InThe United States.
12. Today, Radiology Is Considered To Be A(N) Occupation.
a. Safe
b. Unsafe
c. Dangerous
d. High-Risk
Answer; A
Today, Radiology Is Considered To Be A Safe Occupation Because Of Effective
RadiationProtection Practices.
13. Is A Special Quantity Of Radiologic Science.
a. Mass
b. Velocity
c. Radioactivity
d. Momentum
Answer; C
Radioactivity Is A Special Quantity Of Radiologic Science.
14. WHAT Does Alara Mean?
a. All Level Alert Radiation Accident
b. As Low As Reasonably Achievable
c. Always Leave A Restricted Area
d. As Low As Regulations Allow
Answer; B
Alara Means As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
15. Computed Tomography Was Developed In The .
A. 1890s
B. 1920s
C. 1970s
D. 1990s
Answer; C
Computed Tomography Was Developed In The 1970s.
16. Filtration Is Used To .
a. Absorb Low-Energy X-Rays
b. Remove High-Energy X-Rays
c. Restrict The Useful Beam To The Body Part Imaged
d. Fabricate Gonadal Shields
Answer; A
Filtration Is Used To Absorb Low-Energy X-Rays.
