rad tech intro Flashcards

1
Q

who discovered x-rays?

A

wilhelm conrad roentgen

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2
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where and when were x-rays discovered?

A

november 8th, 1895. germany

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3
Q

who invented fluoroscopy?

A

thomas eddison

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4
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who was the first rad tech?

A

eddy c. jerman

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5
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what is asrt?

A

american society of radiologic technology

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6
Q

what is radiation?

A

energy that is transmitted by waves through space or matter

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7
Q

non-ionizing waves

A

low energy waves

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8
Q

ionizing radiation

A

high energy electromagnetic waves

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9
Q

when a neutral atom loses electrons

A

cation +

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10
Q

when a neutral atom gains electrons

A

anion -

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11
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first x-ray was of

A

anna bertha ludwig

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12
Q

inventor of kodak film

A

g. eastman

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13
Q

smallest unit of electromagnetic energy is a

A

photon

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14
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relationship between frequency and wavelength

A

inversely proportional

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15
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definition of ionization

A

gain or loss of an electron

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16
Q

ems stands for

A

electromagnetic spectrum

17
Q

1st fatality due to radiation

A

clarence dally