ATS Radiology Exam Questions will With Correct Answers

A process by which electrons are removed from electrically stable atoms - Answer Ionization The primary components of a dental x-ray machine are the - Answer Tubehead, PID, and Extension Arm The name of the negative electrode inside the x-ray tube is the - Answer Anode The name of the positive electrode inside the x-ray tube is the - Answer Cathode What is located on the x-ray machine control panel? - Answer molliamperage (mA) selector What are the types of radiation? - Answer Primary and Secondary A structure that appears dark on a processed radiograph is termed - Answer radiolucent A structure that appears light on a processed radiograph is termed - Answer Radiopaque Density is the - Answer Overall darkness of a processed radiograph The name of the process for the harmful effects of x-rays is - Answer Ionization The period of time between x-ray exposure and the appearance of symptoms is the - Answer Latent period Radiation that is passed on to future generations is the - Answer Genetic effect The maximum permissible dose of radiation for occupationally exposed persons is - Answer 5.0 rem per year The purpose of the collimator is to - Answer restrict the size of the primary beam The purpose of the aluminum filter is to - Answer remove the low-energy, long-wavelength rays