RTBC X-Ray Beam Exam Questions &
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Which of the following describes an x-ray photon? - ANSWERS-Massless package of energy
Which of the following describes the number of wave cycles per second of an electromagnetic
wave? - ANSWERS-Frequency
The difference in energy between different forms of electromagnetic radiation is the result of
changes in which two of the following? (Select two) - ANSWERS-- Wavelength
- Frequency
A decrease in the wavelength of an x-ray photon results in which of the following? - ANSWERS-
Increased frequency and increased energy
What term describes an x-ray beam composed of numerous energy levels? - ANSWERS-
Polyenergetic
The majority of photons in the x-ray beam are created through the process of: - ANSWERS-
Bremsstrahlung radiation
What is the average energy of the x-ray beam called? - ANSWERS-Beam quality
What term describes an x-ray beam that diverges equally in all directions? - ANSWERS-Isotropic
, While performing an environmental survey, a physicist detects a high level of electromagnetic
radiation in a controlled area. How can the physicist determine what kind of electromagnetic
radiation is being detected? - ANSWERS-Measure the wavelength
While performing an environmental survey, a physicist detects a very high level of low-
frequency electromagnetic radiation. Which of the following is a potential source of this
radiation? - ANSWERS-AM/FM radio transmitter
X-ray beam quantity refers to the: - ANSWERS-Number of photons in the x-ray beam
Which of the following terms is synonymous with x-ray beam quantity? - ANSWERS-Intensity
Which two of the following measurements are commonly used to describe the quantity of
radiation in the x-ray beam? (Select two) - ANSWERS-- Air KERMA
- Exposure
Increasing milliamperage (mA) influences x-ray beam quantity as it causes it to: - ANSWERS-
Increase
An increase in kilovoltage peak (kVp) results in which of the following? - ANSWERS-Increased X-
ray beam quantity
Increasing the tube current applied to the x-ray tube results in: - ANSWERS-Increased electron
flow and increased x-ray quantity
Which statement describes the relationship between milliamperage (mA) and beam quantity? -
ANSWERS-Beam quantity is directly proportional to mA
Answers6
Which of the following describes an x-ray photon? - ANSWERS-Massless package of energy
Which of the following describes the number of wave cycles per second of an electromagnetic
wave? - ANSWERS-Frequency
The difference in energy between different forms of electromagnetic radiation is the result of
changes in which two of the following? (Select two) - ANSWERS-- Wavelength
- Frequency
A decrease in the wavelength of an x-ray photon results in which of the following? - ANSWERS-
Increased frequency and increased energy
What term describes an x-ray beam composed of numerous energy levels? - ANSWERS-
Polyenergetic
The majority of photons in the x-ray beam are created through the process of: - ANSWERS-
Bremsstrahlung radiation
What is the average energy of the x-ray beam called? - ANSWERS-Beam quality
What term describes an x-ray beam that diverges equally in all directions? - ANSWERS-Isotropic
, While performing an environmental survey, a physicist detects a high level of electromagnetic
radiation in a controlled area. How can the physicist determine what kind of electromagnetic
radiation is being detected? - ANSWERS-Measure the wavelength
While performing an environmental survey, a physicist detects a very high level of low-
frequency electromagnetic radiation. Which of the following is a potential source of this
radiation? - ANSWERS-AM/FM radio transmitter
X-ray beam quantity refers to the: - ANSWERS-Number of photons in the x-ray beam
Which of the following terms is synonymous with x-ray beam quantity? - ANSWERS-Intensity
Which two of the following measurements are commonly used to describe the quantity of
radiation in the x-ray beam? (Select two) - ANSWERS-- Air KERMA
- Exposure
Increasing milliamperage (mA) influences x-ray beam quantity as it causes it to: - ANSWERS-
Increase
An increase in kilovoltage peak (kVp) results in which of the following? - ANSWERS-Increased X-
ray beam quantity
Increasing the tube current applied to the x-ray tube results in: - ANSWERS-Increased electron
flow and increased x-ray quantity
Which statement describes the relationship between milliamperage (mA) and beam quantity? -
ANSWERS-Beam quantity is directly proportional to mA
