Physics Exam 1 Review: Bushong Ch.3:
Electromagnetic Energy, Bushong Ch:7 X-
ray Production/Ch:40 Occ. Exposure,
Bushong Ch.6: Internal Components/The
X-Ray Tube Questions And Answers
_____ are known as electromagnetic energy. -
correct answer ✅photon
What is the approximate annual occupational exposure received by
a radiologic technologist? -
correct answer ✅0.5 mSv (50 mrem)
The three principal parts of an x-ray imaging system are: -
correct answer ✅X-ray tube, control console, and high-voltage
genrator
What are the properties of electromagnetic energy? -
correct answer ✅frequency, wavelength, velocity, amplitude
Which of the following should not be part of a personnel radiation
monitoring program? -
correct answer ✅routine blood examination
The primary purpose of the glass envelope of an x-ray tube is to: -
correct answer ✅Provide a vacuum
,Physics Exam 1 Review: Bushong Ch.3:
Electromagnetic Energy, Bushong Ch:7 X-
ray Production/Ch:40 Occ. Exposure,
Bushong Ch.6: Internal Components/The
X-Ray Tube Questions And Answers
velocity is constant = -
correct answer ✅3 x 10^8 m/s
To reduce occupational exposure during mobile x-ray examination -
correct answer ✅the radiologic technologist should wear a
protective apron
The protective housing of an x-ray tube is designed to: -
correct answer ✅Reduce the hazard of leakage radiation
What is frequency? -
correct answer ✅the rise and fall in 'cycle per second or hertz (Hz)
In evaluation of a personnel monitoring report -
correct answer ✅whole-body dose is usually highest
A diagnostic x-ray tube is an example of which of the following? -
correct answer ✅Diode
,Physics Exam 1 Review: Bushong Ch.3:
Electromagnetic Energy, Bushong Ch:7 X-
ray Production/Ch:40 Occ. Exposure,
Bushong Ch.6: Internal Components/The
X-Ray Tube Questions And Answers
What is wavelength? -
correct answer ✅The distance between crests of waves
Which of the following is required on the personnel monitoring
report? -
correct answer ✅birth date
The large filament is used during radiography when the heat load is:
-
correct answer ✅High, and visibility of detail is less important
In most x-ray tubes, there are two filaments to -
correct answer ✅Provide two focal spots
Recommendations proposed for mobile x-ray imaging systems state
that the exposure cord length should be at least -
correct answer ✅1.8 m
, Physics Exam 1 Review: Bushong Ch.3:
Electromagnetic Energy, Bushong Ch:7 X-
ray Production/Ch:40 Occ. Exposure,
Bushong Ch.6: Internal Components/The
X-Ray Tube Questions And Answers
What is amplitude? -
correct answer ✅is 1/2 the range of from crest to valley over
which the sine wave varies
The focusing cup -
correct answer ✅Is usually made of thoriated tungsten
What is there to note about ultrasounds? -
correct answer ✅- not produced in photon form and does not
have a constant velocity
- is a wave of moving molecules
- requires matter; electromagnetic energy can exist in a vaccuum
Personnel monitoring is required -
correct answer ✅when it is likely that one will receive 1/10 the DL
What are different electromagnetic energy on the spectrum? -
correct answer ✅radiowaves, microwaves, infrared, visibile light,
ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma rays
Electromagnetic Energy, Bushong Ch:7 X-
ray Production/Ch:40 Occ. Exposure,
Bushong Ch.6: Internal Components/The
X-Ray Tube Questions And Answers
_____ are known as electromagnetic energy. -
correct answer ✅photon
What is the approximate annual occupational exposure received by
a radiologic technologist? -
correct answer ✅0.5 mSv (50 mrem)
The three principal parts of an x-ray imaging system are: -
correct answer ✅X-ray tube, control console, and high-voltage
genrator
What are the properties of electromagnetic energy? -
correct answer ✅frequency, wavelength, velocity, amplitude
Which of the following should not be part of a personnel radiation
monitoring program? -
correct answer ✅routine blood examination
The primary purpose of the glass envelope of an x-ray tube is to: -
correct answer ✅Provide a vacuum
,Physics Exam 1 Review: Bushong Ch.3:
Electromagnetic Energy, Bushong Ch:7 X-
ray Production/Ch:40 Occ. Exposure,
Bushong Ch.6: Internal Components/The
X-Ray Tube Questions And Answers
velocity is constant = -
correct answer ✅3 x 10^8 m/s
To reduce occupational exposure during mobile x-ray examination -
correct answer ✅the radiologic technologist should wear a
protective apron
The protective housing of an x-ray tube is designed to: -
correct answer ✅Reduce the hazard of leakage radiation
What is frequency? -
correct answer ✅the rise and fall in 'cycle per second or hertz (Hz)
In evaluation of a personnel monitoring report -
correct answer ✅whole-body dose is usually highest
A diagnostic x-ray tube is an example of which of the following? -
correct answer ✅Diode
,Physics Exam 1 Review: Bushong Ch.3:
Electromagnetic Energy, Bushong Ch:7 X-
ray Production/Ch:40 Occ. Exposure,
Bushong Ch.6: Internal Components/The
X-Ray Tube Questions And Answers
What is wavelength? -
correct answer ✅The distance between crests of waves
Which of the following is required on the personnel monitoring
report? -
correct answer ✅birth date
The large filament is used during radiography when the heat load is:
-
correct answer ✅High, and visibility of detail is less important
In most x-ray tubes, there are two filaments to -
correct answer ✅Provide two focal spots
Recommendations proposed for mobile x-ray imaging systems state
that the exposure cord length should be at least -
correct answer ✅1.8 m
, Physics Exam 1 Review: Bushong Ch.3:
Electromagnetic Energy, Bushong Ch:7 X-
ray Production/Ch:40 Occ. Exposure,
Bushong Ch.6: Internal Components/The
X-Ray Tube Questions And Answers
What is amplitude? -
correct answer ✅is 1/2 the range of from crest to valley over
which the sine wave varies
The focusing cup -
correct answer ✅Is usually made of thoriated tungsten
What is there to note about ultrasounds? -
correct answer ✅- not produced in photon form and does not
have a constant velocity
- is a wave of moving molecules
- requires matter; electromagnetic energy can exist in a vaccuum
Personnel monitoring is required -
correct answer ✅when it is likely that one will receive 1/10 the DL
What are different electromagnetic energy on the spectrum? -
correct answer ✅radiowaves, microwaves, infrared, visibile light,
ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma rays
