Final Review Questions Flashcards
Maximum Permissible Dose
Measures the maximum dose of radiation that a person may be exposed to in a given amount of time.
Badge worn by the radiographer
Dosimeter Badge
6 safety precautions when radiographing a Pt.
Collimation, Lead protective wear, Look away, Avoid retakes, Restraint devices, Decrease time
When using a grid, you must INCREASE the mAs ___ x more
3-4
Absorbed Dose
Gray
Dose Equivalent
Sievert
How do you INCREASE short scale contrast
Change the kVp
Most desirable technique change if the film is doubly dark
Decrease kVp 15%
The films goes ___ the embossing card
Over
To decrease motion on a film
Decrease Time
3 Factors affecting x-ray absorption
Atomic #, Object density, and X-ray energy
2 Factors determining whether x-rays interact with the film or not
Tissue thickness and x-ray energy
Radiopaque
Positive Contrast
3 Negative contrast medias
Air, Co2, and O2
The HIGHER the atomic #
the LESS object penetration
4 Causes of “Fog”
Poor Screen/Film contrast
Focal spot size
Focal Film Distance (FFD)
Motion
Flouroscopy
Live Radiograph, uses x-ray beams
Beam Filters eliminate ___ wavelength rays
Long
Long Scale Contrast
Shades of grey, higher kVp, and body cavity films
Short Scale Contrast
Black/White, lower kVp, and bone films
2 types of film Noise
Mottle and Artifacts
The distance between the x-ray tube and the film
Focal Film Distance
Doubly Dark/Light
Decrease/Increase kVp 15%
Decrease/Increase mAs 50%
1/2 Doubly Dark/Light
Decrease/Increase kVp 10%
Decrease/Increase mAs 30%
1/4 Doubly Dark/Light
Decrease/Increase kVp by 2-3
The final appearance of a radiography based upon it’s density, contrast and detail
Radiographic Quality
Device commonly used when radiographing LA hoofs
Wooden Blocks
Common label used in LA radiographs
Density filter and lead impregnated tape
What % of energy from fast moving electrons is concerted to x-ray energy and heat
1% energy
99% heat
X-rays are generated in the
X-ray tube
The location where electrons collide with the target
Focal Spot
Cathode failure =
filament failure
Driving force behind x-rays
kVp
The number of x-rays produced during exposure
mA
For the best contrast on a film, first change the
kVp
5 tissues that are most susceptible to scatter radiation
Skin and intestinal epithelium, Gonads, Thyroid, Lens of the eye, and blood producing organs