Question 592
In soft tissue, Compton scattering becomes the most important interaction process above...
Question 615
The intensity of an x-ray beam increases and the subject contrast remains unchanged by...
Question 616
What part of the x-ray tube is labeled A?
Question 619
Increasing the anode angle of a diagnostic x-ray tube results in a...
Question 624
Increasing filtration reduces the intensity of the x-ray spectrum...
Question 629
The scattered radiation during a diagnostic x-ray examination arises mainly as a result of...
Question 657
Unlike an x-ray photon, the energy of a photoelectron is initially lost...
Question 659
Which of the following would be the most suitable for measuring the absorbed dose to the fingers during fluoroscopy?
Question 712
What is the approximate entrance skin dose from a lateral lumbar spine radiograph?
Question 713
What is the approximate entrance skin dose from a lateral chest radiograph?
Question 714
What is the approximate entrance skin dose from a PA chest radiograph?
Question 716
In regards to radiation-induced carcinogenesis, what is the approximate minimum latency period for leukemia?
Question 717
In regards to radiation-induced carcinogenesis, the minimum latency period for solid tumors is about...
Question 719
Regarding radiation-induced carcinogenesis, which of the following statements is TRUE?
Question 748
The average annual effective dose limit for pregnant occupationally exposed personnel is...
Question 749
What is the average annual effective dose limit for occupationally exposed personnel?
Question 757
What is the minimum total filtration required for x-ray tubes operating above 70 kVp?
Question 758
What is the approximate inherent filtration of an x-ray tube?
Question 766
Radiation exposure to a patient can be reduced by...
Question 767
In regards to lead aprons, which of the following is FALSE?