Questão 1
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The nuclear force which holds electrons in “orbit” around an atom is called:
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gravity
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charge
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valence force
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binding energy
Questão 2
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change from 2 mm Al filtration to 4 mm Al filtration
The curve shifts:
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right
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left
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remains the same
Questão 3
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Scatter radiation is mostly a result of the Photoelectric interaction.
Questão 4
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change from 2 mm Al filtration to 4 mm Al filtration
The discrete (characteristic) curve shifts:
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right
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left
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remains the same
Questão 5
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change from high atomic number target material to low atomic number
The amplitude (height) of the emission spectrum curve would:
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increase
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decrease
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remain the same
Questão 6
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The Compton interaction is mainly responsible for radiographer dose.
Questão 7
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change from 82 kVp to 72 kVp
The amplitude (height) of the emission spectrum curve would:
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decrease
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increase
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remain the same
Questão 8
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As the atomic number of an element increases, the energy required to remove an inner shell electron _____________________.
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increases
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decreases
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is unchanged
Questão 9
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change from high atomic number target material to low atomic number
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
Questão 10
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The end product(s) of the photoelectric effect is/are:
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one ejected electron and an orbital vacancy
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one ejected electron only
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one scattered photon, one ejected electron, and an orbital vacancy
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one scattered photon only
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one orbital vacancy only
Questão 11
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If an incident photon has an energy of 90 keV and undergoes a Compton interaction giving 20 keV to the ejected electron which had a binding energy of 2 keV, determine the energy of the scattered photon.
the energy is [blank_start]68[blank_end] keV
Questão 12
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Which of the following is NOT an interaction between x-ray photons and matter?
Questão 13
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The greatest amount of scatter is produced from the _____________________ interaction.
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coherent
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compton
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characteristic
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brems
Questão 14
Questão
Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light.
Questão 15
Questão
A high energy x-ray photon has a long wavelength.
Questão 16
Questão
An 80-kV photon undergoes a coherent scattering interaction with an orbital electron having a binding energy of 8 kV. What is the energy of the resulting scattered photon?
Questão 17
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Filtration is the process of eliminating undesirable ____ by the insertion of absorbing materials into the primary beam.
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low energy x-ray photons
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high energy incident electrons
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high energy x-ray photons
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low energy incident electrons
Questão 18
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label the parts of the x-ray beam spectrum graph
Questão 19
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change from high atomic number target material to low atomic number
The curve shifts:
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left
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right
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remains the same
Questão 20
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If the number of protons within an atom’s nucleus is changed, which of the following must absolutely change:
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number of electrons
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element's name
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electrical charge
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number of neutrons
Questão 21
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change from 82 kVp to 72 kVp
The curve shifts:
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left
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right
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remain the same
Questão 22
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Characteristic radiation forms a discrete emission spectrum.
Questão 23
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The partial absorption of the x-ray beam as it passes through the body is best referred as:
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absorption
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brems
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heterogeneity
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attenuation
Questão 24
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this interaction is a ____________ interaction
Questão 25
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change from 82 kVp to 72 kVp
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
Questão 26
Questão
A low energy brems x-ray results when the incident electron is strongly influenced by the nucleus.
Questão 27
Questão
change from high atomic number target material to low atomic number
The discrete (characteristic) curve shifts:
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left
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right
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remains the same
Questão 28
Questão
change from 2 mm Al filtration to 4 mm Al filtration.
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
Questão 29
Questão
If an incident x-ray photon ejects a k-shell electron with a binding energy of 37 keV, and the initial energy of the photon was 40 keV, the ejected electron leaves the atom with _____ keV of kinetic energy.
Questão 30
Questão
A photon of x-ray has an electrically positive charge.
Questão 31
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Attenuation causes a gradual decrease in the number of primary x-rays that exit the patient.
Questão 32
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Brems is produced by:
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slowing down of an electron by the nucleus
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ionization from ejection of outer shell electron
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excitation and restabilization of an outer shell electron
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creation of a photoelectron
Questão 33
Questão
change from 82 kVp to 72 kVp
The discrete (characteristic) curve shifts:
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left
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right
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remain the same
Questão 34
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In the diagnostic range, the majority of primary x-rays produced are:
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brems
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compton
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photoelectric
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characteristic
Questão 35
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Radiation that turns 180 degrees in direction after interacting with matter is called:
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coherent
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backscatter
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brems
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characteristic
Questão 36
Questão
change from 2 mm Al filtration to 4 mm Al filtration
The amplitude (height) of the emission spectrum curve would:
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increase
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decrease
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remain the same
Questão 37
Questão
If a projectile electron is traveling at 70 keV and is deviated by the nucleus with a resulting electron energy of 10 keV, determine the energy of emitted radiation = [blank_start]60[blank_end] keV
This is an example of what type of radiation? [blank_start]brems[blank_end] interaction
Questão 38
Questão
We used an original mAs of 32 and kVp of 80, list two separate techniques (one kVp & mAs then another kVp & mAs) we could use to double our exposure. (0.5 pt for each)
15% rule: [blank_start]92[blank_end] kVp @ [blank_start]32[blank_end] mAs
Doubling mAs: [blank_start]64[blank_end] mAs @ [blank_start]80[blank_end] kVp
Questão 39
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label the x-ray tube
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stator
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rotor
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glass envelope
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filament
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focusing cup
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target
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window
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disk
Questão 40
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Distortion can be a misrepresentation of
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shape only
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size only
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detail
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shape and size
Questão 41
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Calculate the magnification factor when the SID is 40 in. and the OID is 5 in. round to 2 decimal places
[blank_start]1.14[blank_end]x
Questão 42
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The difference between two adjacent shades of gray is:
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distortion
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subject contrast
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spatial resolution
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quantum mottle
Questão 43
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Spatial resolution is improved when:
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SID decreases
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OID decreases
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SOD decreases
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OID increases
Questão 44
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Foreshortening is present if:
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The image of the object is shorter than the object
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The image of the object is larger than the object
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the tube and IR are in alignment
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IR exposure is excessive
Questão 45
Questão
If 80 kVp, 400 mA, and 0.025 sec. produce a satisfactory radiograph, what mAs was used?
[blank_start]10[blank_end] mAs
Questão 46
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The [blank_start]___[blank_end] the SID, the [blank_start]___[blank_end] the magnification.
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lesser
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greater
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n/a
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smaller
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bigger
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n/a
Questão 47
Questão
change from 20 mAs to 40 mAs
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
Questão 48
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As tube angle increases, shape distortion will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 49
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What can negatively impact spatial resolution?
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patient motion
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small focal spot
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minimal OID
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small detectors
Questão 50
Questão
change from 3 mm Al filtration to 5 mm Al filtration
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
Questão 51
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Factors affecting spatial resolution include:
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focal spot size
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contrast scale
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kVp
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mAs
Questão 52
Questão
A good method for controlling motion when the patient is unable to cooperate is to:
Questão 53
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The effect of mAs upon IR exposure is:
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directly proportional
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inversely proportional
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dependent on kVp
Questão 54
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If a radiograph using 40 mAs (400 mA at 0.10 sec.) produced a radiograph with satisfactory exposure, what new time should be used if mA is changed to 200?
[blank_start]0.2[blank_end] sec
Questão 55
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Poor spatial resolution is caused by an unacceptable amount of
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umbra
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penumbra
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IR Exposure
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contrast
Questão 56
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the unsharpness in an image is affected by all of the following except:
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focal spot size
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mAs
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SOD
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OID
Questão 57
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If a projected image measures 3 in. and the magnification factor is 1.1, what is the size of the actual object? (you must label your answer with abbreviation)
[blank_start]2.7 in[blank_end]
Questão 58
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The principal controlling technical factor of remnant beam contrast is
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mAs
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kVp
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focal spot size
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anode angle
Questão 59
Questão
As kVp increases, remnant beam contrast scale will _________________.
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lengthen
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shorten
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remain unchanged
Questão 60
Questão
An increase in x-ray beam filtration
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increases magnification
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increases the average photon energy of the beam
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decreases patient tissue density
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increases the quantity of photons in the beam
Questão 61
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A radiograph with few shades of gray exhibits
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high contrast
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medium contrast
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low contrast
Questão 62
Questão
Calculate the magnification factor when the SID is 40 in. and the SOD is 25 in.
[blank_start]1.6[blank_end]x
Questão 63
Questão
As kVp decreases, spatial resolution will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 64
Questão
As filtration increases, IR exposure will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 65
Questão
If the following three exposures were obtained on the same patient (with no computer processing and/or on film) and everything is unchanged except for mAs, in which image would you expect mAs to have been the largest?
Questão 66
Questão
The principal controlling factor of radiographic image receptor exposure is:
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mAs
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kVp
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focal spot size
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tube angulation
Questão 67
Questão
With an SID of 40 inches, and an OID of 10 inches, what is the factor of magnification?
Questão 68
Questão
If 70 kVp, 100 mA, and 0.25 sec. produce a satisfactory radiograph, what mAs was used?
[blank_start]25[blank_end] mAs
Questão 69
Questão
If 10 mAs at 120 kVp is used for a radiograph and the remnant beam's scale of contrast is too long, determine the new technique to be used obtaining the same IR exposure.
new kVp: [blank_start]102[blank_end]
new mAs: [blank_start]20[blank_end]
Questão 70
Questão
Electronic "snow" on a display monitor or TV monitor image is a form of:
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noise
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scatter
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distortion
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IR exposure
Questão 71
Questão
As mAs increases, remnant beam contrast scale will _________________.
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lengthen
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shorten
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remain unchanged
Questão 72
Questão
A change in kVp, as an exposure factor, affects
Questão 73
Questão
As kVp increases, the percentage of Compton interactions (relative to the total number of interactions) [blank_start]____[blank_end] and remnant beam contrast scale [blank_start]____[blank_end].
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increase
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decrease
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N/A
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lengthen
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shorten
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N/A
Questão 74
Questão
Size distortion is controlled by:
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SID
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OID
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mAs
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kVp
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patient motion
Questão 75
Questão
Calculate the magnification factor when the SID is 72 in. and the SOD is 25 in. round to 2 places.
[blank_start]2.88[blank_end] x
Questão 76
Questão
As mAs increases, IR exposure will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 77
Questão
As mAs increases, shape distortion will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 78
Questão
As SID increases, spatial resolution will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 79
Questão
As focal spot size increases, spatial resolution will _______________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 80
Questão
The brightness of the image on a viewing monitor is the result of
Questão 81
Questão
What should you expect to occur with a decrease in kVp?
Questão 82
Questão
Insufficient mAs is likely to contribute to ___ in the image.
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quantum mottle
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motion
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high spatial resolution
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excessive OID
Questão 83
Questão
Using the 15% rule changes
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distortion
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IR exposure
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remnant beam contrast
Questão 84
Questão
A radiograph of the forearm is produced using 4 mAs at 65 kVp. What kVp would be required to double the exposure? round up to whole number
[blank_start]75[blank_end] kVp
Questão 85
Questão
As OID increases, size distortion will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 86
Questão
If the signal is 16 and the noise is 4 on a hypothetical radiographic image, what is the Signal to Noise ratio?
Questão 87
Questão
Which of the following is equivalent to low penumbra?
Questão 88
Questão
Penumbra decreases as
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SID increases
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OID decreases
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focal spot decreases
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all of the above
Questão 89
Questão
If the mA is set at 300 and the total mAs produced is 15 mAs, the exposure time must be:
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0.5 sec
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0.05 sec
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0.2 sec
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2 sec
Questão 90
Questão
Size distortion in radiography can be ___ only.
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magnification
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foreshortening
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elongation
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minimization
Questão 91
Questão
What factor influences the average energy of photons reaching the IR?
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mAs
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kVp
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mA
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focal spot size
Questão 92
Questão
If 20 mAs at 100 kVp is used and the IR exposure needs to be doubled without altering the remnant beam contrast scale, determine the new technique that should be used.
new kVp: [blank_start]100[blank_end]
new mAs: [blank_start]40[blank_end]
Questão 93
Questão
which of the following are causes of scatter radiation
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high kVp
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low kVp
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large part thickness
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part density
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large field sizes
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small field sizes
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large mAs
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small mAs
Questão 94
Questão
what is the purpose of a grid
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to absorb low energy photons before they reach the IR
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to absorb scatter before it reaches IR
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to reflect scatter away from IR
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to absorb primary radiation before it reaches IR
Questão 95
Questão
match the type of grid with its definition
[blank_start]Stationary[blank_end] grid: attaches to cassette
[blank_start]Reciprocating[blank_end] grid: moves grid back and forth
[blank_start]Oscillating[blank_end] grid: move grid plate in circular motion
The [blank_start]reciprocating[blank_end] and [blank_start]oscillating[blank_end] grids make up the Potter-Bucky Diaphragm aka the [blank_start]bucky[blank_end]
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Stationary
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Reciprocating
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Oscillating
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reciprocating
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oscillating
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bucky
Questão 96
Questão
the [blank_start]higher[blank_end] the grid ratio, the more effective the grid is at removing scatter
Questão 97
Questão
We used 10 mAs at 78 kV on a KUB. Convert this non-grid technique to a 10:1 grid
[blank_start]50[blank_end] mAs @ [blank_start]78[blank_end] kV
Questão 98
Questão
Convert 60 mAs at 92 kV using a 8:1 grid to an 5:1 grid.
[blank_start]30[blank_end] mAs @ [blank_start]92[blank_end] kV
Questão 99
Questão
increased lead content = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] scatter = contrast scale [blank_start]shortens[blank_end] = image contrast [blank_start]increases[blank_end]
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decreased
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increased
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same
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shortens
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lengthens
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remains the same
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increases
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decreases
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remains the same
Questão 100
Questão
grid cut off is due to the absorption of
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scatter radiation
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remnant radiation
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primary radiation
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secondary radiation
Questão 101
Questão
label the type of grid
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short axis
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linear
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cross-hatch
Questão 102
Questão
label the type of grid
Questão 103
Questão
What is the grid radius based on?
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SID
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OID
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Tube angle
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Object thickness
Questão 104
Questão
fill out the table and GCF equation, include x in multiplier.
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No grid
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x1
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5:1
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x2
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6:1
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x3
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8:1
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x4
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10:1 or 12:1
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x5
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16:1
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x6
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mAs2
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mAs1
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GCF2
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GCF1
Questão 105
Questão
What causes the moire effect?
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the grid lines are parallel to scan lines of processor
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the grid lines are perp to scan lines of processor
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misalignment of the grid and beam
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incorrect SID used
Questão 106
Questão
This image is an example of
Questão 107
Questão
Match the image with its grid error
Questão 108
Questão
The air gap technique is when OID is [blank_start]increases[blank_end], so scatter on the IR [blank_start]decreases[blank_end]
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increased
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decreased
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remains the same
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increases
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decreases
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remains the same
Questão 109
Questão
When generator power and rectification increase
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quantity of current increases
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quantity of current decreases
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quality of current increases
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quality of current decreases
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current is not affected
Questão 110
Questão
high frequency generators [blank_start]reduce[blank_end] the ripple of the wave form
with each increase in generator power, the exposure rate of the x-ray beam [blank_start]increases[blank_end]
These changes [blank_start]increase[blank_end] the effective mA, which allows for a [blank_start]reduction[blank_end] in technique
High power generators also [blank_start]increase[blank_end] the average kV
Generally, the set mAs could be [blank_start]cut in half[blank_end] when changing from a single phase to a 3 phase/HF
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reduce
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increase
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don't change
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increases
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decreases
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remains the same
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increase
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decrease
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do not change
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decrease
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increase
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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do not change
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cut in half
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doubled
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unchanged
Questão 111
Questão
generator power [blank_start]lengthens[blank_end] remnant contrast scale
generator power [blank_start]does not affect[blank_end] spatial resolution
generator power [blank_start]does not affect[blank_end] size distortion
generator power [blank_start]does not affect[blank_end] shape distortion
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does not affect
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shortens
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lengthens
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does not affect
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increases
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decreases
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does not affect
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increases
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decreases
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does not affect
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increases
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decreases
Questão 112
Questão
which of the following are considered inherent filtration
Questão 113
Questão
which of the following are considered added filtration
Questão 114
Questão
The minimum total filtration equivalent is [blank_start]2.5[blank_end] mm Al
- [blank_start]1.5[blank_end] mm of inherent filtration
- [blank_start]1[blank_end] mm added filtration
Questão 115
Questão
What is the unit for directly measuring x-ray beam penetration
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Half-Value Layer
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Half-Vacancy Layer
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mm Al
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mm Hg
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mm Pb
Questão 116
Questão
A Potter-Bucky diaphragm does not move
Questão 117
Questão
Higher frequency grids have [blank_start]thinner[blank_end] lead strips
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thinner
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thicker
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no difference in
Questão 118
Questão
What is the most critical factor in a grid's efficiency?
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grid frequency
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grid ratio
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lead content of grids
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grid dimension
Questão 119
Questão
Grid radius is the distance between the grid and the [blank_start]convergence line[blank_end].
Questão 120
Questão
Match the term with its definition
[blank_start]Grid ratio[blank_end] : the proportion of the height to the width of the interspaced between the lead strips
[blank_start]Lead Content of Grid[blank_end] : mass per unit area, as this increases so does the removal of scatter
[blank_start]Grid Radius[blank_end]: the distance between the grid and the convergent line or point aka the correct SID
[blank_start]Grid Frequency[blank_end]: the number of lead strips counted per inch/cm
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Grid ratio
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Lead Content of Grid
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Grid Radius
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Grid Frequency
Questão 121
Questão
What is the purpose of a compensating filter?
Questão 122
Questão
Which of the follower are the purposes for field size limitation
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minimize radiation exposure to the tech
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minimize radiation exposure to the patient
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change subject contrast in the remnant beam
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preserve subject contrast in the remnant beam
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preserve image sharpness
Questão 123
Questão
increased collimation (smaller size) = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] scatter = [blank_start]shortened[blank_end] contrast scale
increased collimation = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] IR exposure
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increased
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decreased
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same amount of
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lengthened
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shortened
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same
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decreased
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increased
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same
Questão 124
Questão
match the types of field size limitations
Questão 125
Questão
The purpose of PBL is
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to allow techs to not worry about collimation
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ensure the field size is never larger than cassette
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allow for easy collimation
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automatically set field size
Questão 126
Questão 127
Questão
Positive Contrast Agents
-[blank_start]Radiopaque[blank_end] ([blank_start]white[blank_end])
-Based upon [blank_start]Barium or Iodine[blank_end]
Negative Contrast Agents
-[blank_start]Radiolucent[blank_end] ([blank_start]black[blank_end])
-Are all [blank_start]gasses[blank_end]
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Radiopaque
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Radiolucent
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white
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black
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Barium or Iodine
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Barium or Calcium
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Lead or Tungsten
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Tungsten or Molybdenum
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Calcium or Iodine
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Barium or Tungsten
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Radiopaque
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Radiolucent
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white
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black
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gasses
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water
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tissues
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bones
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barium
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iodine
Questão 128
Questão
Additive diseases = [blank_start]increased radiopacity of tissue[blank_end] = [blank_start]increased[blank_end] technique
Destructive diseases = [blank_start]increased radiolucency of tissue[blank_end] = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] technique
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increased radiopacity of tissue
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increased radiolucency of tissue
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decreased radiopacity of tissue
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decreased radiolucency of tissue
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increased
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decreased
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same
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increased radiopacity of tissue
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increased radiolucency of tissue
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decreased radiopacity of tissue
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decreased radiolucency of tissue
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increased
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decreased
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same
Questão 129
Questão
which of the following are additive diseases
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Emphysema
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Pleural Effusion
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Edema
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Osteoporosis
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Pneumothorax
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Pneumonia
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Cardiomegaly
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Cancer
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increase fluid, bone or metal content
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increase gas or fat, decrease normal fluid or bone
Questão 130
Questão
which of the following are destructive diseases
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Emphysema
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Pleural Effusion
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Edema
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Osteoporosis
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Pneumothorax
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Pneumonia
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Cardiomegaly
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Cancer
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increase fluid, bone or metal content
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increase gas or fat, decrease normal fluid or bone
Questão 131
Questão
For soft tissue techniques, kVp is
Questão 132
Questão
For patients with a fiberglass cast/splint, the technique may be altered by
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an increase in mAs by 50%
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an increase in mAs by 20%
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an increase in mAs by 8%
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an increase in kVp by 50%
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an increase in kVp by 20%
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an increase in kVp by 8%
Questão 133
Questão
the longer the SID, the [blank_start]sharper[blank_end] the detail
the longer the SID, the [blank_start]less[blank_end] magnification
the longer the SID, the [blank_start]no effect on[blank_end] shape distortion
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sharper
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fuzzier
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no effect on
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more
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less
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no effect on
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more
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less
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no effect on
Questão 134
Questão
fill in the formula for the inverse square law
Questão 135
Questão
fill in the formula for the exposure maintenance law
Questão 136
Questão
Increased OID = [blank_start]Decreased[blank_end] Scatter = [blank_start]shorter[blank_end] contrast scale
Increased OID = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] scatter = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] IR exposure
Increased OID = [blank_start]Decreased[blank_end] sharpness
Increased OID = [blank_start]Increased[blank_end] magnification
Increased OID = [blank_start]No effect on[blank_end] shape distortion
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decreased
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increased
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no effect on
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shorter
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longer
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decreased
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increased
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decreased
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increased
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decreased
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increased
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no effect on
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decreased
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increased
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no effect on
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decreased
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increased
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no effect on
Questão 137
Questão
If 40 mAs at 76 kVp is used and the amount of exposure needs to be cut in half, determine the new technique that should be used if you want to use the 15% rule. round to 1 decimal place if necessary
[blank_start]64.6[blank_end] kVp @ [blank_start]40[blank_end] mAs
Questão 138
Questão
If 80mAs at 70kVp is used and the IR exposure needs to be doubled and the remnant beam scale of contrast lengthened, determine the new technique that should be used. round to one decimal if necessary
new kVp: [blank_start]80.5[blank_end]
new mAs: [blank_start]80[blank_end]
Questão 139
Questão
A radiograph of the forearm is produced using 4 mAs at 65 kVp. round to 1 decimal place if necessary
new kVp to double IR exposure: [blank_start]74.8[blank_end]
new kVp to halve IR exposure: [blank_start]55.3[blank_end]
Questão 140
Questão
Volume of the irradiated tissue increases as
Questão 141
Questão
The half-value layer (HVL) is used to measure
Questão 142
Questão
Photon absorption within the body occurs as the result of
Questão 143
Questão
The [blank_start]____[blank_end] the photon energy, the [blank_start]____[blank_end] the percentage of interactions that will be Compton interactions.
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higher
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lower
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higher
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lower
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unaffected
Questão 144
Questão
If OID increases, the remnant beam contrast scale [blank_start]_________________[blank_end].
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lengthens
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shortens
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is unaffected
Questão 145
Questão
The computer distinguishes the anatomy of interest from background exposure outside collimated field during:
Questão 146
Questão
How dark or light a digital image appears on a display monitor is known as
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contrast resolution
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brightness
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spatial resolution
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density
Questão 147
Questão
In generic digital imaging terms, the average brightness level of the image is called the:
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window level
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window width
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density
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scale of contrast
Questão 148
Questão
In a digital image histogram graph, the vertical height of any data point along the plotted curve (measured against the y axis of the graph), indicates the:
Questão 149
Questão
A barium study projection will likely require the computer to locate both Smin and Smax.
Questão 150
Questão
On an image histogram, an unusual spike to the left of the main bell-shaped lobe of the curve most likely represents:
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osteoporosis
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background exposure
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a large metallic object
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air in the lungs
Questão 151
Questão
Dependent on the manufacturer’s algorithm, a value of interest (VOI) can accentuate a certain tissue thickness or bone.
Questão 152
Questão
The larger the number of pixels in an image matrix, the:
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shorter the acquisition time
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greater the resolution of the image
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greater the number of gray shades in the image
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all answers are correct
Questão 153
Questão
Which of the following is an example of a Field Uniformity Correction?
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creation of a best fit line for the raw detector data
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a flattening of the histogram curve as needed
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application of a kernel across the matrix
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evening out of brightness to account for irregularities in the hardware of the IT across the image field
Questão 154
Questão
Many imaging systems present the histogram with an averaged gray scale curve overlying the histogram. The steeper the slope:
Questão 155
Questão
Digital radiography images that are underexposed have a high SNR.
Questão 156
Questão
The development of which of the following enabled DR systems to use a flat-shaped receptor plate:
Questão 157
Questão
In digital imaging processing, what is segmentation?
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a graph plotting signal intensity for each pixel
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identification of the exposed area of the IR
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the anatomy on which the exam is performed
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a look up table
Questão 158
Questão
Generally speaking, the smaller the pixels, the higher the spatial resolution.
Questão 159
Questão
Which of the following terms, all contractions, most accurately describes the individual hardware elements of a DR flat panel receptor that detect radiation in the remnant x-ray beam?
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the dexel
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the pixel
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the voxel
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the rexel
Questão 160
Questão
The selection of a narrow window width will:
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decrease the size of each pixel
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decrease overall brightness of the image
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increase contrast in the image
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increase magnification of the central portion of the image
Questão 161
Questão
Which of the following modalities create images with the highest spatial resolution?
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ct
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nuclear medicine
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ultrasound
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digital radiography
Questão 162
Questão
Adjustment of the window width of the image will change
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the brightness of the image
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the level of IR exposure
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the spatial resolution of the image
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the scale of contrast of the image
Questão 163
Questão
The smaller the pixels, the lower the spatial resolution.
Questão 164
Questão
For digital imaging, each image displayed consists of a discrete number of rows and columns of picture elements called the:
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signal plate
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display table
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matrix
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detector array
Questão 165
Questão
In digital radiography, image contrast displayed on the monitor is controlled exclusively by kilovoltage.
Questão 166
Questão
The larger the number of pixels in an image matrix, the:
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greater the number of gray shades in the image
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shorter the acquisition time
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greater the spatial resolution in the image
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all answers are correct
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no answers are correct
Questão 167
Questão
A system with a high S/N ratio displays:
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low noise and high signal
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low signal and high noise
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equal amounts of signal and noise
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no signal and no noise
Questão 168
Questão
Scatter radiation adds exposure to the image receptor.
Questão 169
Questão
Which factor influences the average energy of photons reaching the IR?
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kVp
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mA
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time
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focal spot size
Questão 170
Questão
As kVp decreases, spatial resolution will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
Questão 171
Questão
In the diagnostic range, the majority of primary x-rays produced are:
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characteristic
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photoelectric
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brems
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compton
Questão 172
Questão
As kVp increases,
Questão 173
Questão
The amount of scatter reaching the image receptor is affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
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SID
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Amount of Collimation
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kVp
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grid ratio
Questão 174
Questão
The larger the number of pixels in an image matrix, the:
Questão 175
Questão
The higher the DQE, the higher the dose required to get an optimal image.
Questão 176
Questão
As the lead content of a grid increases,
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image receptor exposure increases
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the contrast decreases
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The ability of the grid to remove scatter increases.
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The ability of the grid to remove scatter decreases
Questão 177
Questão
In production of a radiograph, which of the following is considered the controlling factor of beam penetration and remnant beam scale of contrast?
Questão 178
Questão
The principal controlling factor of radiographic image receptor exposure is:
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kVp
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mAs
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focal spot size
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tube angulation
Questão 179
Questão
Image level parameters (window level) control image
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brightness
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contrast
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density
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darkness
Questão 180
Questão
All of the following are true of pixel pitch except:
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it is measured from center-center of pixels
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it is affected by changes in the matrix size
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it is determined by the size of the dels in flat panel systems
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it is not related to spatial resolution
Questão 181
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a component of a detector element?
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capacitor
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charged coupled device
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semiconductor layer
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thin film transistor
Questão 182
Questão
A phosphor screen or scintillator
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fluoresces when exposed to light
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fluoresces when exposed to xrays
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ionizes selenium when exposed to x-rays
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ionizes selenium when exposed to light
Questão 183
Questão
The percentage of the surface area of a flat panel detector element devoted to the semiconductor layer is:
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DQE
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Fill factor
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detector ratio
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capacitance
Questão 184
Questão
The purpose of the ADC is to convert the _______ signal to a _________ signal.
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analog; digital
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digital; analog
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analog; detector
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acquired; detected
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detector; digital
Questão 185
Questão
Digital radiography images that are underexposed can show quantum mottle.
Questão 186
Questão
In a DR flat panel image receptor, which electronic devices directly account for the plate’s ability to store a latent image until it is sent into the computer?
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capacitor
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tfts
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data lines
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gate lines
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semiconductor layer
Questão 187
Questão
An x-ray unit with a Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) of 0.2 is said to have perfect contrast resolution.
Questão 188
Questão
What is the size of each pixel for an image with a 1024x1024 matrix using a 30x30 cm field of view:
Questão 189
Questão
The ratio of SID to SOD is the primary control for:
Questão 190
Questão
In a DR flat panel image receptor, most of the square area of each del is dedicated to what portion of the detector element:
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the semiconductor layer
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the gate lines
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the capacitors
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the tfts
Questão 191
Questão
The ionization chamber AEC is located behind the IR on the wall Bucky.
Questão 192
Questão
As matrix size increases, the image's spatial resolution increases.
Questão 193
Questão
Direct conversion digital imaging systems include which of the following?
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CCD
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PSP
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amorphous Se tft
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amorphous Si tft
Questão 194
Questão
A CMOS imaging system would have
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microlens optics
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charged couple arrays
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amorphous selenium
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a helium red laser
Questão 195
Questão
Which of the following is NOT one of the three steps to digitization of an analog image?
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Sampling
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Quantization
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Scanning
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Initiation
Questão 196
Questão
The maximum range of pixel values a hardware device can store is:
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voxel depth
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bit depth
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gray scale
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gray level
Questão 197
Questão
A radiograph is made using the following factors:
100 mA 8:1 grid
1.0 Sec 8x10 collimated field size
70 kVp large focal spot
50" SID 3mm Al
2" OID suspended respiration
In each of the following, if only the proposed change is made, how will spatial resolution be affected?
- Use of a 10x12 field size: [blank_start]no change[blank_end]
- Use of no grid: [blank_start]no change[blank_end]
- Use 200 mA: [blank_start]no change[blank_end]
- Use 4" OID: [blank_start]decrease[blank_end]
- Use small focal spot: [blank_start]increase[blank_end]
- Use 4mm Al: [blank_start]no change[blank_end]
-Use 4 seconds: [blank_start]decrease[blank_end]
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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decrease
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increase
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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no change
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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decrease
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increase
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no change
Questão 198
Questão
A radiograph is made using the following factors:
100 mA 8:1 grid
1.0 Sec 8x10 collimated field size
70 kVp large focal spot
50" SID 3mm Al
2" OID suspended respiration
In each of the following, if only the proposed change is made, how will IR exposure be affected?
- Use of a 10x12 field size: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
- Use of no grid: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
- Use 200 mA: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
- Use 2.0 seconds: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
- Use 4" OID: [blank_start]decreased[blank_end]
- Use 60" SID: [blank_start]decreased[blank_end]- Use 90 kVp: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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decreased
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increased
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no change
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decreased
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increased
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no change
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increased
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decreased
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no change
Questão 199
Questão
A radiograph is made using the following factors:
500 mA
2.5 sec
130 kVp
36" SID
6" OID
2000x1000 matrix size
Window Width = 800
No grid
5x8 collimated field size
small focal spot
3mm Al
0.1mm pixel size
Window Level = 65
Changes are proposed below. In each of the following, if only the proposed change is made, how will spatial resolution be affected?
- Collimate to 10x10; [blank_start]n/a[blank_end]
- Use a grid; [blank_start]n/a[blank_end]
- Use 72" SID; [blank_start]increase[blank_end]
- Use 1" OID; [blank_start]increase[blank_end]
-Window level = 165; [blank_start]n/a[blank_end]
- Use 3600x3600 matrix size; [blank_start]increase[blank_end]
- Use 0.1cm pixel size; [blank_start]decrease[blank_end]
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n/a
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increase
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decrease
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n/a
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increase
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decrease
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increase
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decrease
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n/a
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increase
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decrease
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n/a
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n/a
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increase
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decrease
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increase
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decrease
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n/a
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decrease
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increase
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n/a