Diagnostic Imaging Flashcards
What is the name for X-rays absorbed by the tech?
How is it measured?
Maximum amount per year allowed?
REM
MPD = badge
5 REM per year
What is the name for X-rays absorbed by the patient?
RAD
What is the name of X-ray in the air?
How much % is diagnostic?
Roentgen / photon
1% diagnostic
(99% heat)
How much ionization does a pt receive from mri?
None, only ionization for X-ray / ct
Cathode cup has (+/-) filament made up of what material?
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Tungsten
Where are electrons heated up at in an X-ray machine?
Cathode cup
Braking radiation aka __________ is (primary/secondary) radiation.
Bremsstrahlung
Primary radiation
Compton radiation aka __________ is (primary/secondary) radiation.
Scatter
Secondary radiation