Radiology : X-Rays

X-rays can pass through many types of matter.

• True

• False

Wilhelm Rontgen was awarded the ______ ever Nobel prize in _______ in 1901.

• last / chemistry

• 2nd / physics

• 1st / physics

• last / physics

X-rays may cause ________ in reproductive organs.

• fertility

• death

• mutations

• mineralization

X-rays can make images of bones but it will harm them.

• True

• False

What safety measure is used to help block x-rays ?

• stainless steel shields / aprons

• cotton apron

• lead shields / aprons

• no safety measures are required

Any x-ray energy that is not absorbed by the body is :

• scattered

• all is absorbed regardless

The ___ the density of matter the more x-ray energy will be absorbed.

• greater

• less

How many basic densities are there of conventional radiography ?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

markers are used to :

• measure the x-ray energy

• help determine which side and views of the body are on x-ray film

• measure scatter radiation

• block x-ray radiation

At least _____ views are needed when taking x-rays

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8