Chapter 1 Vocab

Question 1

Acute radiodermatitis

Answer 1

A skin reddening and inflammation caused by prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation

Question 2

Cathode Ray Tube

Answer 2

A partial vacuum tube that produced an electron stream and was used to study cathode rays and led to the discovery of x-rays.

Question 3

Derived Quantities

Answer 3

The combinations of fundamental quantities to from velocity, acceleration, force, momentum, work, and power

Question 4

Fluoroscope

Answer 4

A device that allows dynamic x-ray examination using x-rays and a fluorescent screen

Question 5

Fundamental Quantities

Answer 5

The foundation units of measure of mass, length, and time.

Question 6

Ionizing Radiation

Answer 6

Radiation with sufficient energy to ionize atoms

Question 7

Mobile Equipment

Answer 7

Medical imaging equipment that is designed to be easily transportable and can be taken to the patient’s bedside, the emergency department, surgery, or wherever it may be needed.

Question 8

Permanently Installed equipment

Answer 8

Medical imaging equipment that is fixed in place in a specially designed and shielded room.

Question 9

Radiologic Quantities

Answer 9

The special radiologic science category of measure for dose, dose equivalent, exposure, and radioactivity.