Quizzes For 11/18 Flashcards
Gray (Gy)
Replaces RAD
Coulombs per Kg (C/kg)
Replaces roentgen
Sievert (Sv)
Replaces REM
Exposure
Measurement of ionization in air produced by X-rays or gamma rays
Absorbed dose
The amount of energy deposited in any form of matter by any type of radiation
One gray=
1 joule
Dose equivalent
Used to compare biological effects of various types of radiation
MPD in rems equation:
5(N-18)
N=age
18-have to be 18 to take radiographs
Latent period depends on:
Interval
Dose
Sensitivity of tissue
Reproductive cells limit from conception to 30
10 roentgens
Avg background radiation
100 mR/yr
Total body exposure if radiograph is ______ of the facial exposure.
1/10000
Filtration if operating less than 70 kVp
2mm
More than 70kVp
2.5 mm
Cathode
Negative side, electron origin
Positive side
Anode, electron destination
Tungsten
High atomic number, high melting point, low vapor pressure