WorksheetsRadiotherapy Quiz
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
Radiotherapy is primarily used for the treatment of
Infectious diseases
Cancer
Diabetes
Hypertension
Orthovoltage therapy operates typically in the energy range of
10–100 kVp
100–500 kVp
200–500 kVp
1–10 MV
The main radiation used in teletherapy is
Alpha rays
Beta rays
Gamma rays
Neutrons
Cobalt-60 emits which type of radiation?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
X-rays
The half-life of Cobalt-60 is approximately
2.6 years
5.3 years
10 years
15 years
The gamma energy of Cobalt-60 is
0.662 MeV
1.17 & 1.33 MeV
2.2 MeV
5 MeV
Orthovoltage X-ray tubes are cooled by
Water
Air
Oil
Helium
The purpose of interlocks in radiotherapy equipment is to
Reduce patient anxiety
Prevent accidental exposure
Increase radiation output
Calibrate dose
The housing of a Cobalt-60 source is made of
Lead
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Plastic
Handling of Cobalt-60 source requires
Manual contact
Remote handling tools
Bare hands
None
Linear accelerator (LINAC) generates
Alpha particles
Neutrons
High-energy X-rays or electrons
Beta rays
The accelerating structure in a LINAC is called
Cathode
Anode
Waveguide
Target
The klystron in LINAC acts as a
Amplifier
Oscillator
Modulator
Reflector
Magnetron is used as a
Radiation detector
Microwave generator
Ion source
Cooling device
The bending magnet in a LINAC is used to
Cool electrons
Direct beam to patient
Bend the electron beam
Measure beam energy
The target in LINAC converts
Electrons to photons
Photons to electrons
Neutrons to protons
Gamma to X-rays
The primary collimator in LINAC is used for
Beam focusing
Beam hardening
Beam shaping
Beam alignment
Radio-frequency (RF) power in LINAC is generated by
Klystron or Magnetron
Transformer
Cathode
Photomultiplier
Remote after-loading systems are primarily used in
Teletherapy
Brachytherapy
Diagnostic imaging
Radiation protection
In after-loading, the radioactive source is
Loaded manually
Loaded remotely after applicator placement
Placed before applicator
None
Styrofoam template cutting systems are used in
Radiography
Treatment planning
Patient immobilization
Dosimetry
Gamma knife is used in
Orthopedic surgery
Radio-surgery
Nuclear medicine
Radiography
Radio-surgery is primarily used for
Skin cancer
Brain lesions
Bone tumors
Thyroid cancer
Dosimeter equipment measures
Time
Radiation dose
Energy
Pressure
TLD stands for
Thermoluminescent Dosimeter
Thermal Light Detector
Total Luminescence Device
Time Light Dosimeter
EBRT stands for
External Beam Radiotherapy
Electron Beam Radiation Treatment
Extra Beam Radiology Therapy
External Biological Radiation Therapy
IMRT stands for
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
Integrated Medical Radiation Treatment
Internal Multi Radiation Therapy
Isometric Modulated Radiation Therapy
VMAT stands for
Variable Mode Arc Therapy
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy
Volumetric Medical Arc Treatment
Vector Modulated Arc Therapy
LINAC is used in which type of radiotherapy?
Brachytherapy
EBRT
Systemic therapy
Phototherapy
Immobilization devices are used to
Deliver drugs
Prevent patient movement
Increase dose rate
Adjust beam energy
The treatment shell in radiotherapy is usually made of
Lead
Thermoplastic
Aluminum
Rubber
Immobilization devices improve
Comfort only
Reproducibility and accuracy
Dose rate
Equipment cooling
Patient setup accuracy in radiotherapy is checked using
MRI
CT
Simulator
Ultrasound
Acceptance testing ensures
Equipment aesthetic
Equipment safety and performance
Faster treatment
None
Tele-isotope machines use
Beta rays
Gamma rays
X-rays
Neutrons
Megavoltage therapy uses photon energies above
100 keV
500 keV
1 MeV
10 MeV
The source housing of telecobalt units contains
Lead shielding
Aluminum filter
Copper window
Iron jacket
The function of beam flattening filter in LINAC is to
Increase beam intensity
Make beam uniform
Reduce energy
Shape beam edges
The flattening filter is placed
Before target
After target
Before bending magnet
Before waveguide
A dosimeter worn by staff is called
Pocket dosimeter
Survey meter
Area monitor
Phantom
The purpose of quality assurance (QA) in radiotherapy is to
Improve comfort
Ensure accurate dose delivery
Reduce staff
Increase exposure
The head of LINAC contains
Waveguide
Bending magnet and collimator
Klystron
Vacuum pump
Brachytherapy involves
External source
Internal placement of radioactive sources
Use of electron beam
None
The purpose of source drawer in cobalt unit is
Cooling
Source movement control
Collimation
Position marking
A phantom is used for
Patient comfort
Dose calibration
Beam alignment
Simulation
Acceptance test on LINAC is performed
Once a year
Before clinical use
Monthly
Never
Beam symmetry is checked using
Ion chamber
Film dosimetry
TLD
All of the above
The energy of orthovoltage X-rays is best suited for treating
Deep tumors
Superficial tumors
Bone metastasis
Brain lesions
The most common isotope used in brachytherapy is
Iodine-131
Iridium-192
Cesium-137
Cobalt-60
The radiation beam from LINAC is controlled by
Collimator jaws
Bending magnet
Waveguide
Target
The primary advantage of IMRT is
Faster treatment
Improved dose conformity
Less planning time
None
