Test Bank for Radiation Protection in
Medical Radiography, 9th Edition –
Sherer Chapters 1-14
Below is a comprehensive 200+ question test bank
covering the foundational chapters of Radiation
Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition by
Sherer et al., based on verified 2025/2026 exam
materials . Questions are formatted as multiple-
choice with answers and detailed rationales.
TEST BANK: RADIATION PROTECTION IN
MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY, 9TH EDITION
SHERER, VISCONTI, RITENOUR, HAYNES
ISBN: 9780323825030
TOTAL QUESTIONS: 200+
QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE CHOICE
1
,FORMAT: QUESTION + ANSWER + DETAILED
RATIONALE
UPDATED: 2025/2026
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO RADIATION
PROTECTION
Q1. Consequences of ionization in human cells
include:
1. Creation of unstable atoms
2. Production of free electrons
3. Creation of highly reactive free radicals
4. Creation of new biologic molecules detrimental to
the living cell
2
,5. Injury to the cell that may manifest as abnormal
function or loss of function
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2, 3, and 4 only
C) 3, 4, and 5 only
D) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Answer: D
Rationale: All of these consequences can result from
ionization in human cells, from the initial creation of
unstable atoms and free electrons to the ultimate
cellular injury that may impair function .
Q2. Which of the following is a form of radiation
capable of creating electrically charged particles by
removing orbital electrons from atoms?
3
, A) Ionizing radiation
B) Nonionizing radiation
C) Subatomic radiation
D) Ultrasonic radiation
Answer: A
Rationale: Ionizing radiation has sufficient energy to
remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, creating
ions. Nonionizing radiation (e.g., UV, microwave)
lacks this ability .
Q3. Regarding exposure to ionizing radiation,
patients who are educated to understand the medical
benefit of an imaging procedure are more likely to:
A) Assume a small chance of biologic damage but
not suppress any radiation phobia they may have
B) Cancel their scheduled procedure
4
Medical Radiography, 9th Edition –
Sherer Chapters 1-14
Below is a comprehensive 200+ question test bank
covering the foundational chapters of Radiation
Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition by
Sherer et al., based on verified 2025/2026 exam
materials . Questions are formatted as multiple-
choice with answers and detailed rationales.
TEST BANK: RADIATION PROTECTION IN
MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY, 9TH EDITION
SHERER, VISCONTI, RITENOUR, HAYNES
ISBN: 9780323825030
TOTAL QUESTIONS: 200+
QUESTION TYPE: MULTIPLE CHOICE
1
,FORMAT: QUESTION + ANSWER + DETAILED
RATIONALE
UPDATED: 2025/2026
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO RADIATION
PROTECTION
Q1. Consequences of ionization in human cells
include:
1. Creation of unstable atoms
2. Production of free electrons
3. Creation of highly reactive free radicals
4. Creation of new biologic molecules detrimental to
the living cell
2
,5. Injury to the cell that may manifest as abnormal
function or loss of function
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2, 3, and 4 only
C) 3, 4, and 5 only
D) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Answer: D
Rationale: All of these consequences can result from
ionization in human cells, from the initial creation of
unstable atoms and free electrons to the ultimate
cellular injury that may impair function .
Q2. Which of the following is a form of radiation
capable of creating electrically charged particles by
removing orbital electrons from atoms?
3
, A) Ionizing radiation
B) Nonionizing radiation
C) Subatomic radiation
D) Ultrasonic radiation
Answer: A
Rationale: Ionizing radiation has sufficient energy to
remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, creating
ions. Nonionizing radiation (e.g., UV, microwave)
lacks this ability .
Q3. Regarding exposure to ionizing radiation,
patients who are educated to understand the medical
benefit of an imaging procedure are more likely to:
A) Assume a small chance of biologic damage but
not suppress any radiation phobia they may have
B) Cancel their scheduled procedure
4
