Coherent Scatter

Question 1

Coherent Scattering is likely to occur when an X-Ray photon interacts with a:

Answer 1

A Whole Atom

Question 2

What is the primary by-product of a coherent scatter event:

Answer 2

Scattered photon

Question 3

Coherent scattering is also described as:

Answer 3

Classical,Elastic,and Unmodified

Question 4

What event must occur in order for an X-ray interaction to contribute to the patient dose:

Answer 4

Ionization

Question 5

The energy of the photon created by coherent scattering is equal to:

Answer 5

The energy of the original photon

Question 6

Coherent interactions occuring during a radiographic procedure have an effect on:

Answer 6

Image Quality

Question 7

How does coherent scattering influence radiographic image quality

Answer 7

Decreased image contrast

Question 8

Which of the following interactions contribute to the highest proportion of scatter to the radiographic image:

Answer 8

Compton

Question 9

Coherent scattering events are most likely when the incident photon energy is:

Answer 9

Low(<10 kev)

Question 10

Which of the following is the least common X-ray interaction:

Answer 10

Coherent Scatter