Henry Knipe on Radiopaedia.org

Henry Knipe

BMedSc MBBS(Hons) MMed FRANZCR

Dr Henry Knipe is an Australian general and musculoskeletal radiologist. He has been a Radiopaedia editor since 2012 and is the current Editorial Director. Henry also volunteers with Radiology Across Borders. 

He received Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with Honours from the University of Tasmania, and his Master of Medicine (Radiology) from the University of Melbourne. Henry completed his radiology training at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. 

Disclosures:
  • Integral Diagnostics, Shareholder (ongoing)
  • Micro-X Ltd, Shareholder (ongoing)
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Question 592

In soft tissue, Compton scattering becomes the most important interaction process above...

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The intensity of an x-ray beam increases and the subject contrast remains unchanged by...

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What part of the x-ray tube is labeled A? 

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Increasing the anode angle of a diagnostic x-ray tube results in a...

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Increasing filtration reduces the intensity of the x-ray spectrum...

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The scattered radiation during a diagnostic x-ray examination arises mainly as a result of...

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Unlike an x-ray photon, the energy of a photoelectron is initially lost...

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Which of the following would be the most suitable for measuring the absorbed dose to the fingers during fluoroscopy?

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Question 712

What is the approximate entrance skin dose from a lateral lumbar spine radiograph?

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What is the approximate entrance skin dose from a lateral chest radiograph?

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Question 714

What is the approximate entrance skin dose from a PA chest radiograph?

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Question 716

In regards to radiation-induced carcinogenesis, what is the approximate minimum latency period for leukemia?

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Question 717

In regards to radiation-induced carcinogenesis, the minimum latency period for solid tumors is about...

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Question 719

Regarding radiation-induced carcinogenesis, which of the following statements is TRUE

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Question 748

The average annual effective dose limit for pregnant occupationally exposed personnel is...

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Question 749

What is the average annual effective dose limit for occupationally exposed personnel?

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Question 757

What is the minimum total filtration required for x-ray tubes operating above 70 kVp? 

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Question 758

What is the approximate inherent filtration of an x-ray tube?

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Question 766

Radiation exposure to a patient can be reduced by...

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Question 767

In regards to lead aprons, which of the following is FALSE

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