cluster 1 Q&A
cluster 1 Q&A
cluster 1 Q&A
1.Which of the following scenario best describes how a bremsstrahlung radiation is produced?
A. A.High speed electrons are suddenly stopped at the focal spot, converting kinetic energy to
x-rays.
B. B.High speed electron is deflected from its path with corresponding energy loss after
interaction with the nucleus.
C. C.High speed electrons eject the innermost shell electron causing an adjacent electron to fill
in the vacancy subsequently emitting x-rays
D. D.High speed electrons approach a shell electron causing it to decelerate and convert kinetic
energy to x-rays.
2.Which of the following best describes the process of ionization?
A. A.Ionization is the removal of an electron from an atom, creating a positive ion (anion) and
negative ion(cation).
B. B.The ionization process ejects an orbital electron from an atom which leaves the ionized
atom negatively charged.
C. C.Ionization is the process by which electrons are removed from the atom, creating
photoelectron and ionized atom.
D. D.Ionization occurs when an x-ray passes close to an orbital electron and transfers sufficient
energy to raise the atom to a higher energy state.
1.alpha particles
2.ultraviolet
3.x-rays
4.Cerenkov
A. A.1 and 3
B. B.2 and 3
C. C.2, 3, and 4
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4
4.Which of the following characterizes an ionizing radiation with high quantum energy?
1.short wavelength
2.long wavelength
3.low frequency
4.high frequency
A. A.1 and 3
B. B.1 and 4
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.2 and 4
5.All of the following are properties of x-rays, except:
6.Attenuation is the reduction of the intensity of x- ray beam. Which of the following x-ray
interactions represent this process in diagnostic applications?
7.The projectile electrons interacts with the orbital electrons or the nuclear field of target atoms.
These interactions result in the conversion of electron kinetic energy into:
1.x-rays
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2.thermal energy
3.infrared radiation
A. A.1 and 2
B. B.1 and 3
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.1, 2, and 3
9.In x-ray imaging, which of the following x-ray interactions with matter is the major contributor of
patient dose?
3.Photodisintegration
A. A.1 only
B. B.2 only
C. C.1 and 2
D. D.2 and 3
1.photoelectron
2.scattered radiation
3.characteristic radiation
A. A.1 and 3
B. B.1 and 4
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.2 and 4
12.The radiologic technologists selects 57 kVp and 3 mAs as technical factor. What are the possible
types of ionizing radiation to be produced? K-characteristic x-rays require an x-ray tube potential of at least
69 kVp. At 65 kVp,or example, no useful characteristic x-rays are
A. A.57 keV bremsstrahlung only produced; therefore, the x-ray beam is all bremsstrahlung
B. B.57 keV bremsstrahlung and heat
C. C.57 keV characteristic and 57keV bremsstrahlung
D. D.57 keV characteristic, 57 keV bremsstrahlung, and heat
13.Which of the following types of x-ray equipment is designed to be taken to patients who are
unable to travel to the radiology department and patients on surgery?
A. A.mobile
B. B.fixed
C. C.portable
D. D.dedicated
14.Which of the following devices function to convert electrical energy to mechanical energy?
A. A.motor
B. B.generator
C. C.rectifier
D. D.transformer
16.In an alternating current, which of the following parts of the wave represent the negative half of
the cycle?
A. A.crest
B. B.trough
C. C.amplitude
D. D.wavelength
19.The supplied voltage and amperage are 220 V and 70 A respectively. If the turns ratio is 300:1,
what is electric current output?
A. A.0.23 mA
B. 21,000 mA
C. 4.29 mA
D. 230 mA
2.filament transformer
A. 3.autotransformer
B. A.1 only
C. B.2 only
D. C.1 and 3
E. D.1, 2, and 3
21.In three-phase rectification, the primary high voltage coil is arranged in what configuration?
A. A.solenoid
B. B.star
C. C.wye
D. D.delta
22.The radiologic technologist uses an x-ray imaging system operating in single phase. Heselects120
kVp and 400 mA to produce asatisfactory chest radiograph. If he uses an x-ray imaging system
operating in three-phase sixpulse, what is the new mA?
A. A.133 mA
B. B.267 mA
C. C.200 mA
D. D.300 mA
23.Which of the following types of semiconductors have loosely bound electrons that are relatively
free to move?
A. A.P-type - have spaces, called holes, where there are no electrons. These holes are similar to the space between
cars in heavy traffic. Holes are as mobile as electrons
B. B.N-type
C. C.N-P type
D. D.P-N type -junction b/w p-type and n-type
E. 24.What will determine whether the orbital shell electron will be ionized or not?
A.incident x-ray energy -the incident x ray must have energy equal or greater than the Eb
F. B.electron binding energy
G. C.quantity of electrons in the shells
H. D.atomic mass
A. A.Air molecules within the tube will cause oxidation and burnout of the anode target
page 106 B. B.Air molecules will collide with high speed electrons, diminishing production of x-rays
C. C.Air molecules increases likelihood of tungsten vaporization.
D. D.All of the choices When just a little gas is in the enclosure, the electron flow from cathode to anode is
reduced, fewer x-rays are produced, and more heat is generated
26.In a stationary anode x-ray tube, what material serves to conduct heat away from the tungsten
and into the oil coolant that surrounds the glass envelope?
In stationary anode tubes the target consists of a tungsten alloy embedded in the
page 110 A. A.molybdenum copper anode. In rotating anode tubes the entire rotating disc is the target Alloying
B. B.rhenium the tungsten (usually with rhenium) gives it added mechanical strength to withstand
C. C.graphite the stresses of high-speed rotation and the effects of repetitive thermal expansion
D. D.copper and contraction
27.Luigi imaged the patient’s right knee in AP and lateral views using an x-ray machine that operates
in three-phase, six pulse generatoroperated at 77 kVp, 5 mAs. What is the totalheat generated by the
x-ray tube?
Single Phase Three phase 12 pulse
A. A.385 HU HU = kVp × mA × s = 0.7 J HU =1.41 × kVp × mA × s
B. 519.75 HU
C. 542.85 HU Three phase 6 pulse High Frequency
HU =1.35 × kVp × mA × s HU =1.45 × kVp × mA × s
D. 1039.50 HU
28.In electromagnetic energy, all of the following is/are directly proportional to energy:
1.velocity
2.frequency
3.amplitude
4.wavelength
A. A.2 only
B. B.2 and 3
C. C.2 and 4
D. D.1, 2, and 3
29.Which of the following correctly describes the shape of effective focal spot when the actual focal
spot is square?
A. A.A square actual focal spot produces a rectangular and foreshortened effective focal spot.
B. B.A square actual focal spot produces a rectangular and elongated effective focal spot.
C. C.A square actual focal spot produces a square and foreshortened effective focal spot.
D. D.A square actual focal spot produces an asquare and elongated effective focal spot.
30.Which color in the visible light spectrum has a wavelength of 700 nm?
Red - longest wavelength
A. A.red Orange
B. B.orange Yellow
Green
C. C.indigo Blue
D. D.violet Viole
31.When warm-up procedures are neglected and a single, large exposure is applied, which of
following is more likely to happen to the x-ray tube?
32.When using mechanical timers, what is the shortest exposure time possible?
A. A.¼ second
X-ray imaging systems with synchronous timers are
B. B.½ second recognizable because the minimum exposure time possible is 1/60 s (17 ms)
C. C.1/60 second
D. D.1/120 second
33.The radiologic technologist is tasked to evaluate the accuracy of synchronous timer in three-phase
full-wave rectified equipment. If results are satisfactory, what should be recorded on the test film?
A. A.6 dots
B. B.6-degree arc
C. C.12 dots
D. D.12-degree arc
34.What should be placed in the filament circuit to adjust amperage and show correct value in the
mA selector?
A. A.line compensator -measures the voltage and adjusts that voltage to precisely 220 V
B. B.volt meter
C. C.ammeter
D. D.rheostat
35.At what temperature should tungsten filament be heated to induce tungsten vaporization?
A. 2200° C
B. 2370° C
C. 3410° C
D. 3370° C
3.Anode rotates
A. A.1 and
B. 2B.1 and
C. 3C.2 and 3
D. D.1, 2, and 3
37.A radiographic technique produces a patient dose of 2 mGy at a SSD of 160 cm. What would be
the patient dose at an SSD of 80 cm if the technique remains the same?
A. A.0.5 mGy
B. B.4 mGy I1 d2 2 inverse square law
=
C. C.8 mGy I2 d1 2
D. D.16 mGy
A. A.charge-coupled devices
B. B.photostimulable storage phosphor
C. C.flat panel detectors
D. D.barium fluorohalide phosphor
39.In kVp accuracy, the measured kVp should be within of the indicated kVp?
A. A.4%
B. B.5%
C. 10%
D. 2%
41.Which of the following will occur as a result of decreasing anode target angle?
3.greater photon intensity toward the cathode side of the x-ray tube
A. A.1 only
B. B.1 and 2
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.1, 2, and 3
42.If the primary coil of the high voltage transformer is supplied by 220 V and has 150 turns, and the
secondary coil has 75,000 turns, what is the voltage induced in these secondary coil?
A. A.75 kV
Vs = Ns
vp Np
B. B.110 kV
C. C.75 V
D. D.110 V
1.autotransformer
2.choke coil
A. A.1 only
B. B.1 and 2
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.1, 2, and 3
44.Which of the following test tools for the evaluation of focal spot is easiest to use and measures
focal spot as a function of geometric blur?
A. A.slit camera
B. B.star pattern resolution device
C. C.pinhole camera
D. D.line pair test tool
A. A.1 and 3
B. B.1 and 4 page 148
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.2 and 4
1.timer accuracy
2.rectifier failure
3.effect of kV on contrast
A. A.1 only
B. B.1 and 2
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.1, 2, and 3
A. A.linear threshold
B. B.non-linear threshold
C. C.linear non-threshold
D. D.non-linear non-threshold
48.Radiation induced somatic conditions such as skin erythema, follows what kind of dose response
relationship?
A. A.linear threshold
B. B.non-linear threshold
C. C.linear non-threshold
D. D.non-linear non-threshold
49.Which of the following statements correctly describe the relationship of LET and RBE?
50.What metal is added to the filament to increase thermionic emission and extent of tube life?
A. A.tungsten
B. B.thorium Thoriated tungsten
C. C.copper
D. D.rhenium
51.Fetal irradiation during the first two weeks of gestation can result to:
A. A.congenital anomalies
B. B.fetal resorption
C. C.childhood malignant disease
D. D.non-specific life span shortening
A. A.During the first ten days after the onset of menstruation, performing radiographic
procedures of the abdomen and pelvis should be postponed
B. B.During the first ten days after the onset of menstruation, performing radiographic
procedures of the abdomen and pelvis should be performed.
C. C.During the first ten days before the on set of menstruation, performing radiographic
procedures of the abdomen and pelvis should be postponed
D. D.During the first ten days before the on set of menstruation, performing radiographic
procedures of the abdomen and pelvis should be performed.
53.Isabel uses an x-ray machine with 500-mA capacity. If she selected 90 kVp and 25 mAs as the
technical factor for coronary angiography,what is the shortest exposure time possible?
2.cataractogenesis
3.life-span shortening
A. A.1 and 2
B. B.1 and 3
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.1, 2, and 3
55.Which of the following gonadal shields is most effective to be used in erect and fluoroscopic
procedures?
A. A.flat contact
B. B.shaped contact
C. C.shadow
D. D.lead apron
57.In a providing a means of protecting the patients, all of the following recommendations are
correct, except:
A. A.X-ray tube housing must keep leakage radiation to less than 100 mR/hr at 1m.
B. B.X-ray linearity values shall not exceed 5% of the output intensity 10%
C. C.The collimated x-ray field must correspond with the light field to within2% of SID.
D. D.None of the choices
58.When the kV selected is equal to or slightly greater than the inner shell binding energy of a target
tissue atom, which interaction predominates?
A. A.Thomson scattering
B. B.Photoelectric effect
C. C.Compton effect
D. D.Pair production
A. A.1 only
B. B.1 and 2
C. C.1 and 3
D. D.1, 2, and 3
60.The lead glass that permits patient observation in a control booth is recommended to have a lead
thickness of:
A. A.1/16 inch 1/4 inch thickness which is equivalent to 1.5 mm sheet lead.
B. B.1/32 inch
C. C.1.5 inch
D. D.0.8 inch
61.The protective housing guards against excessive radiation exposure and electric shock. A properly
designed protective housing reduces the level of leakage radiation to lessthan:
62.Which of the following ensures that electrons flow from cathode to anode only?
A. A.focusing cup
B. B.rectifier
C. C.transformer
D. D.diode
64.If an RT receives 60 mR while standing at 4ftfrom a source of radiation for 2 minutes, which
options listed below will most effectively reduce exposure?
65.A radiologic technology intern younger than 18years is recommended with an annual dose limit
of?
66.What is the established fetal dose-limit for pregnant radiographers during the entire gestation
period?
A. A.0.1 rem The DL for the fetus is 5 mSv (500 mrem) for
B. B.0.5 rem the period of pregnancy
C. C.2 rem
D. D.5 rem 1mSv = 0.1 rem
67.Characteristics of non-stochastic effects of radiation include:
1.predictability
2.threshold
3.dose-related severity
A. A.1 and 2
B. B.1 and 3
C. C.2 and 3
D. D.1, 2, and 3
68.A hydroperoxyl radical is formed when a hydrogen free radical combines with:
A. A.hydrogen ion
B. B.hydroxyl ion
C. C.oxygen
D. D.hydrogen free radical
A. A.Justification of practice
B. B.Dose Limitation
C. C.Optimization of protection
D. D.None of the choices
70.What is the table top dose rate for a fluoroscopy unit equipped with high level
control? A.5 R/minB.10 R/minC.15 R/minD.20 R/min71.How much dose is needed to cause death
among humans at the whole body level?
A. A.100 rads
B. B.200 rads
C. C.300 rads
D. D.400 rads
A. A.2 Gy
B. B.3 Gy
C. C.100 mGy
D. D.250 mGy
A. A.Brain
B. B.Skin
C. C.Kidney
D. D.Gonads
74.The scattered beam intensity is about the intensity of the primary beam at a 90-degreeangle at a
distance of 1 meter.
A. A.1/10th
B. 1/100th
C. 1/1000th
D. 1/10,000t
75.What will give the highest x-ray quantity to the x-ray beam?
A. A.1.5 mm Al
B. B.2 mm Al
C. C.2.5 mm Al
D. D.3 mm Al
76.The femur is radiographed using 85 kVp, 7mAs resulting to an x-ray intensity of 32 mR.If the
technique is changed to 75 kVp, 7 mAs.What is the resultant x-ray intensity?
A. 24.91 mR
B. 41.07 mR
C. 28.23 mR
D. 36.27 mR
77.The controlled area is shielded to keep exposure under what annual effective dose limit?
78.Which of the following determinants of barrier thickness takes into account the volume and types
of examination performed in the room?
A. A.Occupancy
B. B.Workload
C. C.Use factor
D. D.Control
A. A.Film badge
B. B.OSL
C. C.TLD
D. D.Pocket dosimeter
80.The effective dose limit for occupationally exposed individuals is 20 mSv averaged over5 years.
The recommendation for this effective dose limit is found in what report?
81.According to NCRP Report No. 160, what is the greatest source of natural back ground radiation?
A. A.cosmic rays
B. B.radon gas
C. C.radionuclides
D. D.radiation-emitting devices
82.Which of the following means that there isa safe level of radiation, and the response to radiation
is not proportional to the dose received?
A. A.linear threshold
B. B.non-linear threshold
C. C.linear non-threshold
D. D.non-linear non-threshold
A. A.Falling load generator always uses the shortest exposure time possible to obtain a given
mA.
B. B.Falling load generator always uses the shortest mA possible to obtain a given exposure
time.
C. C.Tube current starts at highest level possible for first portion of exposure
D. D.Rapid sequence exposures may cause exposure time to increase
84.A technique of 80 kV, 200 mA and 0.2seconds is to be used on a 3-phase, 6 pulsex-ray machine to
render AP and lateral views of the abdomen. How many heat units are produced?
A. 4320
B. 8640
C. 3200
D. 6400
85.The radiologic technologists select 90kVp, 6 mAs in a three-phase twelve pulse equipment. What
is the actual kVp set?
A. A.89.1 kVp
B. B.77.4 kVp
C. C.86.4 kVp
D. D.90 kVp
86.A kVp meter reads 89 kVp and the turns ratio is 900. What is the true voltage across the
meter? A.80.1 voltsB.80,100 voltsC.98.89 voltsD.98,889 volts87.Which of the following sets of
elementsare isobars?
88.What is the power rating of a three-phase x- ray generator capable of 140 kVp at1,000
mA,0.1sec?
A. A.98 kilowatts
B. B.140 watts
C. C.140 kilowatts
D. D.14 kilowatts
89.What is the energy of a photon which has a frequency of 2.33 x 1019 cycles per second?
A. A.96,695 joules
B. B.97 keV
C. C.97 kVp
D. 96,695 keV
90.The highest energy x-ray produced at 70kVp has a frequency of 1.96 x 1019 Hz.
91.The radiation weighting factor for alpha is 20 and the tissue weighting factor for breast is 0.05.If
the breast received an absorbed dose of 12 rad. What is the effective dose?
A. 12 Sv
B. 0.012 Sv
C. 0.12 Sv
D. 1.2 Sv
92.Under hypoxic conditions, the tumor control dose for 250 kVp x-ray is 245 Gy.If the same tumor
was exposed under aerobic conditions, the tumor control doseis 300 rad. What is the OER?
A. 0.81
B. 1.22
C. 0.012
D. 81.67
93.If the radiologic technologist selects 65 kVp and 12 mAs as the technical factors, what is the
energy of the characteristic radiation?
A. A.57 keV
B. B.65 keV
C. C.69 keV
D. D.0 keV
A. A.Direct effect
B. B.Indirect effect
C. C.Doubling dose
D. D.Both A and B
95.The following are the cardinal principles of radiation protection, what is the most effective means
of protection against radiation exposure for the radiographer?
A. A.Time
B. B.Distance
C. C.Shielding
D. D.All of the above
96.The lens of the eye is considered a radiosensitive organ. Which of the following is the effective
dose limit of the lens of the eye for the general public?
A. A.15 mSv
B. B.20 mSv
C. C.150 mSv
D. D.500 mSv
A. A.0.5 mSv
B. B.1 mSv
C. C.5 mSv
D. D.10 mSv
1.low frequency
2.high frequency
3.short wavelength
4.long wavelength
A. A.1 and 3
B. B.1 and4
C. C..2and 3
D. 2 and 4