Module 2 Flashcards

1
Q

relationship between the energy of an x-ray photon and its wavelength

A

indirect

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2
Q

the velocity of the x-ray photon changes as energy increases (T/F)

A

false

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3
Q

wilhelm roentgen (invented/discovered) x-rays in 1895

A

discovered

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4
Q

what radiation travels in all directions from the patient and is difficult to control

A

scatter

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5
Q

imaging anatomy in real time and being able to see it in motion on the screen is ?

A

fluoroscopy

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6
Q

What is not necessary to have for the production of x-rays?

What is necessary?

A

photostimulable phosphor

source of electrons
vacuum
target

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7
Q

grids are placed where?

A

between the patient and the IR

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