Chiropractic Radiology Tech Study Guide ACRRT Chapter 1
Exam With Complete Solutions
improves the quality of the beam - ANSWER Filtration
properties of x-rays. - ANSWER 1.form of electromagnetic radiation
2.have higher energy photons & shorter wavelength than visible light
3. Penetrate most forms of matter
4. Travel at the speed of light
5. Affect photographic film as much as light rays do
6. Make certain chemicals emit light
7. Can ionize matter
8. Cannot been seen, felt, heard
9. Travels in a straight line
10. Obeys the Inverse Square Law
Focal point - ANSWER Gives radiographs sharp edges and good definition.
ion - ANSWER Process in which results in the removal of an electron (negative charge)
from an atom, leaving the atom with a net positive charge.
X-ray - ANSWER High voltage applied to electrodes separated from each other in a
vacuum would produce an unknown rays of high energy
How does filtration improve patient exposure? - ANSWER Improves the quality of the
beam
HVL - ANSWER Half value layer (quality of the X-ray beam)
Exam With Complete Solutions
improves the quality of the beam - ANSWER Filtration
properties of x-rays. - ANSWER 1.form of electromagnetic radiation
2.have higher energy photons & shorter wavelength than visible light
3. Penetrate most forms of matter
4. Travel at the speed of light
5. Affect photographic film as much as light rays do
6. Make certain chemicals emit light
7. Can ionize matter
8. Cannot been seen, felt, heard
9. Travels in a straight line
10. Obeys the Inverse Square Law
Focal point - ANSWER Gives radiographs sharp edges and good definition.
ion - ANSWER Process in which results in the removal of an electron (negative charge)
from an atom, leaving the atom with a net positive charge.
X-ray - ANSWER High voltage applied to electrodes separated from each other in a
vacuum would produce an unknown rays of high energy
How does filtration improve patient exposure? - ANSWER Improves the quality of the
beam
HVL - ANSWER Half value layer (quality of the X-ray beam)
