Quizzes For 11/18 Flashcards
0
Q
Gray (Gy)
A
Replaces RAD
1
Q
Coulombs per Kg (C/kg)
A
Replaces roentgen
2
Q
Sievert (Sv)
A
Replaces REM
3
Q
Exposure
A
Measurement of ionization in air produced by X-rays or gamma rays
4
Q
Absorbed dose
A
The amount of energy deposited in any form of matter by any type of radiation
5
Q
One gray=
A
1 joule
6
Q
Dose equivalent
A
Used to compare biological effects of various types of radiation
7
Q
MPD in rems equation:
A
5(N-18)
N=age
18-have to be 18 to take radiographs
8
Q
Latent period depends on:
A
Interval
Dose
Sensitivity of tissue
9
Q
Reproductive cells limit from conception to 30
A
10 roentgens
10
Q
Avg background radiation
A
100 mR/yr
11
Q
Total body exposure if radiograph is ______ of the facial exposure.
A
1/10000
12
Q
Filtration if operating less than 70 kVp
A
2mm
13
Q
More than 70kVp
A
2.5 mm
14
Q
Cathode
A
Negative side, electron origin
