History, Terms, and Characteristics

Question 1

Who discovered the X-ray?

Answer 1

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

Question 2

What is the Crook’s tube?

Answer 2

Partially vacuumed experimental tube to study the behavior and conduction of electrons

Question 3

What is a Cathode Ray?

Answer 3

A stream of electrons traveling/flowing from one end of the tube (-) to other side of the tube (+, Anode)

Question 4

What material “glows” or fluoresce when exposed to cathode rays?

Answer 4

Barium Platinocyanide

Question 5

When did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discover x-rays?

Answer 5

November 8, 1895

Question 6

When was the first ever radiograph image published?

Answer 6

1896

Question 7

What is the definition of Radiology?

Answer 7

Medical specialty in which x-rays, radium, and radioactive substances are applied in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient

Question 8

What is the definition of Diagnostic Imaging?

Answer 8

Medical Specialty in which x-rays, radium, radioactive substances, sound waves, and radio frequencies (magnetic fields) are applied in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient

Question 9

What is the definition of a Radiologist?

Answer 9

Physician (doctor) who applies any form of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Question 10

What is the definition of a Radiographer?

Answer 10

• A skilled person qualified by education to provide patient services using imaging modalities
• Is directed by a physician qualified to order and/or perform radiographic procedures

Question 11

What is a Radiograph?

Answer 11

a photographic record produced by x-rays through an object
(hard copy)

Question 12

What is an Image?

Answer 12

A recording of X-rays displayed through an object such as a computer/display monitor