Chapter 8: X-ray Emission Flashcards
1
Q
The intensity of the x-ray beam of an x-ray imaging system is measured in what?
A
milligray in air (mGya)
2
Q
A measure of the number of ion pairs produced in air by a quantity of x-rays.
A
mGya (mR)
3
Q
X-ray quantity is sometimes called?
A
X-ray intensity
4
Q
The number of x-rays in the useful beam?
A
X-ray quantity
5
Q
True or false:
X-ray quantity is directly proportional to the milliampere seconds (mAs).
A
True
6
Q
True or false:
X-ray quantity is proportional to the square of the kVp.
A
True
