front 1 Which of the following is not necessary for x-rays to be produced? a source of electrons rapid particle acceleration a source of protons instantaneous deceleration | back 1 a source of protons |
front 2 For pair production to occur, the energy of the incoming x-ray photon must be at least: | back 2 1.02 MeV |
front 3 The interaction of x-rays with matter that constitutes the greatest hazard to patients in diagnostic radiography is: | back 3 photoelectric interaction |
front 4 The unit used to measure the amount of energy absorbed in any medium is the: | back 4 radiation absorbed dose (rad) |
front 5 The maximum accumulated whole-body dose for a 35-year-old occupational worker is: | back 5 35 rem |
front 6 According to the law of Bergonie and Tribondeau, the characteristics that determine the sensitivity of a cell to radiation are: | back 6 mitotic activity and structure and function of the cell. |
front 7 The intensity of radiation from a radiographic tube was 35 mR at a distance of 2.5 m from the tube. What would the intensity be at a distance of 4 m from the tub, all other factors remaining the same? | back 7 14mR |
front 8 Which of the following is not a component of an optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dosimeter? exposure meter plastic blister pack aluminum oxide strip metal fibers | back 8 exposure meter |
front 9 An exposure of 2 Sv is received. How many rem is this equivalent to? | back 9 400 rem Book shows 1 Sv +100 rem |
front 10 Lead absorbs x-rays through the process of ________. | back 10 the Compton effect. |