Radiologic Science for Technologists
12th Edition Ch1 Questions and
Answers Rated A+
Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of - ANSWER-matter
Computed tomography was developed in the_ - ANSWER-1970s
filtration is made out of - ANSWER-aluminum or copper.
filtration is used to - ANSWER-absorb low energy X-rays.
First x-ray fatality is the US - ANSWER-Clarence Dally
Ice and steam are examples of two forms of ___________. - ANSWER-matter
In the United States, we are exposed to_____ mSv/year of ionizing radiation from the
natural environment. - ANSWER-3 mSv/year
Ionization is the removal of an electron from an atom. - ANSWER-TRUE
Ionizing radiation is capable of removing _______ from atoms as it passes through the
matter. - ANSWER-electrons
Mass is the quantity of matter as described by its energy equivalence. - ANSWER-
TRUE
Matter is measured in - ANSWER-kilograms (kg)
Radio waves, lights, and X-rays are all examples of __________ energy - ANSWER-
electromagnetic
Radiology emerged as a medical specialty because of the Snook transformer and the
Coolidge x-ray tube. - ANSWER-True
The biggest source of man-made ionizing radiation exposure to the public is -
ANSWER-diagnostic x-rays
The energy of X-rays is - ANSWER-electromagnetic
The formula E=mc2 is the basis for the theory that led to the development of _____. -
ANSWER-nuclear power
12th Edition Ch1 Questions and
Answers Rated A+
Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of - ANSWER-matter
Computed tomography was developed in the_ - ANSWER-1970s
filtration is made out of - ANSWER-aluminum or copper.
filtration is used to - ANSWER-absorb low energy X-rays.
First x-ray fatality is the US - ANSWER-Clarence Dally
Ice and steam are examples of two forms of ___________. - ANSWER-matter
In the United States, we are exposed to_____ mSv/year of ionizing radiation from the
natural environment. - ANSWER-3 mSv/year
Ionization is the removal of an electron from an atom. - ANSWER-TRUE
Ionizing radiation is capable of removing _______ from atoms as it passes through the
matter. - ANSWER-electrons
Mass is the quantity of matter as described by its energy equivalence. - ANSWER-
TRUE
Matter is measured in - ANSWER-kilograms (kg)
Radio waves, lights, and X-rays are all examples of __________ energy - ANSWER-
electromagnetic
Radiology emerged as a medical specialty because of the Snook transformer and the
Coolidge x-ray tube. - ANSWER-True
The biggest source of man-made ionizing radiation exposure to the public is -
ANSWER-diagnostic x-rays
The energy of X-rays is - ANSWER-electromagnetic
The formula E=mc2 is the basis for the theory that led to the development of _____. -
ANSWER-nuclear power
