Test Bank For Radiologic Science for Technologists 12th Edition by Bushong Chapter 1-40 [Updated 2024]

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,Chapter 01: Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science Bushong:
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MULTIPLECHOICE g




1. Matter is measured in g g g .
a. kilograms
b. joules
c. electronvolts g




d. rems

ANS: A g




Matteris measured in kilograms.
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2. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental buildingblocks of
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a. energy
b. radiation
c. matter
d. gravity

ANS: C g




Atoms and molecules are the fundamental buildingblocks ofmatter.
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3. Ice and steam are examples of two forms of
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a. matter
b. radiation
c. energy
d. work

ANS: A g




Ice and steam are examples of two forms of matter.
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4. Theformula E = mc2 is the basis for the theorythat led to the development of
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a. x-rays
b. electromagneticradiation g




c. nuclearpower g




d. cathode raytubes g g




ANS: C g




Theformula E = mc2 is the basis for the theorythat led to the development of nuclear power.
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5. Radiowaves, light, and x-rays areall examples of
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a. nuclear
b. thermal
c. electrical
d. electromagnetic

ANS: D g




Electromagnetic energyincludesradio waves, light,andx-rays as well asother partsofthe spectrum.
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, 6. A movingobject has
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a. potential
b. kinetic
c. nuclear
d. electromagnetic

ANS: B g




Amovingobject has kinetic energy.
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7. What isthe removal of an electron from an atom called?
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a. Ionization
b. Pairproduction g




c. Irradiation
d. Electricity

ANS: A g




Theremoval of an electron from an atom is called ionization.
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8. Ionizing radiation is capable of removing g g g g g fromatomsasitpassesthroughthe
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gmatter.
a. neutrons
b. protons
c. electrons
d. ions

ANS: C g




Ionizing radiation is capable ofremovingelectrons from atoms as it passes through the matter.
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9. Theenergyof x-rays is _
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a. thermal
b. potential
c. kinetic
d. electromagnetic

ANS: D g




X-rays are aform of electromagnetic energy.
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10. Thebiggest source of man-madeionizing radiation exposure to the public is
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a. atomicfallout g




b. diagnosticx-rays g




c. smokedetectors g




d. nuclearpower plants g g




ANS: B g




Medical x-rayexposureis thebiggest source of man-made radiation.
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11. In the United States, we are exposed to
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a. 0 to 5 g g




b. 5 to 20 g g




c. 20 to 90 g g

, d. 100 to 300 g g




ANS: A g




Weareexposedto about 3 mSv/yr ofionizingradiation from natural environmental sources in the
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United States.
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12. is aspecial quantityof radiologic science. g g g g g g




a. Mass
b. Velocity
c. Radioactivity
d. Momentum
ANS: C g




Radioactivityis a special quantityof radiologic science. g g g g g g g




13. Today, radiologyis considered to be a(n)
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a. safe
b. unsafe
c. dangerous
d. high-risk

ANS: A g




Today, radiologyisconsidered tobe asafeoccupation becauseofeffective radiation protection
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practices.
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14. Whatdoes ALARA mean?
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a. All Level Alert Radiation Accident
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b. As Low As ReasonablyAchievable
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c. Always LeaveA Restricted Area g g g g




d. As LowAs Regulations Allow
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ANS: B g




ALARA means As Low As ReasonablyAchievable.
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15. Computed tomographywas developed in the g g g g g .
a. 1890s
b. 1920s
c. 1970s
d. 1990s

ANS: C g




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16. Filtration is usedto g . g g




a. absorb low-energyx-rays g g




b. remove high-energyx-rays g g




c. restrict the useful beam to the bodypart imaged g g g g g g g g




d. fabricate gonadal shields g g




ANS: A g




Filtration is used to absorb low-energyx-rays.
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