Radiology module 1 Flashcards
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Long wavelength x-rays are more
— and less —-
Harmful
Diagnostic
Filtration filters out ——
Long wavelength x-rays
There are 2 types of filtration they are?
Inherent
Added
Inherent filtration occurs where?
Within the tube head parts
glass window,oil, and seal
Added filtration is accomplished by?
Aluminum disks between collimator and tube head seal..
The minimum required filtration or total filtration for <70kvp is —–
For >=70kvp is —–
- 5mm
2. 5mm
Longer waves have —- energy
Shorter waves have —- energy
Less
More
Collimator restricts —–And— of the x-ray beam that exits the tube head!
Size and shape
The lead collimator maximum diameter is —
2.75mm
The —- collimator restricts the most x-rays and provides the MOST reduction of patient exposure?
Rectangular
Rectangular collimator reduces x-ray exposure to the patient by —
1/2
Total filtration is —– + —–
Added
Inherent
Clinicians should be — ft away from tube head?
6ft
Maximum permissible dose for:
Occupational people/yr
Patients/yr
Pregnant Workers/yr
5 Rems
- 1 Rems
- 1 Rems
Maximum accumulated dose (MAD)
For occupational workers is based on?
Age
(N-18) X 5rems/yr