Question 1

In mammography maintaining and enhancing subject contrast is

Accepted Answer

A) not important. 
B) minimally important. 
C) of paramount importance for all patients. 
D) only important for patients with dense breasts. 
A) not important. 
B) minimally important. 
C) of paramount importance for all patients. 
D) only important for patients with dense breasts.

Question 2

Which of the following terms are synonymous?
1)Automatic exposure control
2)Iterative reconstruction
3)Tube current modulation

Accepted Answer

A) 1 and 2 only 
B) 1 and 3 only 
C) 2 and 3 only 
D) 1,2,and 3 
A) 1 and 2 only 
B) 1 and 3 only 
C) 2 and 3 only 
D) 1,2,and 3

Question 3

Digital mammography units with the ability to enhance contrast with image gray-level manipulation offer

Accepted Answer

A) substantial improvement for patients with small breasts. 
B) substantial improvement for patients with microcalcifications in small breasts. 
C) substantial improvement for patients with dense breasts. 
D) poor quality images for patients with dense breasts and microcalcifications. 
A) substantial improvement for patients with small breasts. 
B) substantial improvement for patients with microcalcifications in small breasts. 
C) substantial improvement for patients with dense breasts. 
D) poor quality images for patients with dense breasts and microcalcifications.

Question 4

Which of the following terms are synonymous in relation to computed tomography?
1)Diagonal
2)Helical
3)Spiral

Accepted Answer

A) 1 and 2 only 
B) 1 and 3 only 
C) 2 and 3 only 
D) 1,2,and 3 
A) 1 and 2 only 
B) 1 and 3 only 
C) 2 and 3 only 
D) 1,2,and 3

Question 5

For mammography molybdenum filters allow a (an)_________________ than rhodium filters.

Accepted Answer

A) higher energy window 
B) lower energy window 
C) equal energy window 
D) comparable energy window 
A) higher energy window 
B) lower energy window 
C) equal energy window 
D) comparable energy window

In mammography maintaining and enhancing subject contrast is

Which of the following terms are synonymous? 1)Automatic exposure control 2)Iterative reconstruction 3)Tube current modulation

Digital mammography units with the ability to enhance contrast with image gray-level manipulation offer

Which of the following terms are synonymous in relation to computed tomography? 1)Diagonal 2)Helical 3)Spiral

For mammography molybdenum filters allow a (an)_________________ than rhodium filters.

Introduction to Radiation Protection

Radiation: Types, sources, and Doses Received

Interaction of X-Radiation With Matter

Radiation Quantities and Units

Radiation Monitoring

Overview of Cell Biology

Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology

Early Tissue Reactions and Their Effects on Organ Systems

Stochastic Effects and Late Tissue Reactions of Radiation in Organ Systems

Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation

Equipment Design for Radiation Protection

Management of Patient Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures

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Exam 13: Special Considerations on Safety in Computed Tomography and Mammography

In mammography maintaining and enhancing subject contrast is

Which of the following terms are synonymous? 1)Automatic exposure control 2)Iterative reconstruction 3)Tube current modulation

Digital mammography units with the ability to enhance contrast with image gray-level manipulation offer

Which of the following terms are synonymous in relation to computed tomography? 1)Diagonal 2)Helical 3)Spiral

For mammography molybdenum filters allow a (an)_________________ than rhodium filters.

Introduction to Radiation Protection

Radiation: Types, sources, and Doses Received

Interaction of X-Radiation With Matter

Radiation Quantities and Units

Radiation Monitoring

Overview of Cell Biology

Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology

Early Tissue Reactions and Their Effects on Organ Systems

Stochastic Effects and Late Tissue Reactions of Radiation in Organ Systems

Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation

Equipment Design for Radiation Protection

Management of Patient Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures

Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During X-Ray Procedures

Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection

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