Question 1

What is the effective atomic number of compact bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  5.9 
B)  7.4 
C)  7.6 
D)  13.8 
A)  5.9 
B)  7.4 
C)  7.6 
D)  13.8

Question 2

Fluorescent radiation is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  characteristic radiation. 
B)  coherent scattering. 
C)  Compton scattering. 
D)  unmodified scattering. 
A)  characteristic radiation. 
B)  coherent scattering. 
C)  Compton scattering. 
D)  unmodified scattering.

Question 3

Annihilation radiation is used in which of the following modalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computed tomography (CT) 
B)  Digital mammography 
C)  Positron emission tomography (PET) 
D)  Computed radiography (CR) 
A)  Computed tomography (CT) 
B)  Digital mammography 
C)  Positron emission tomography (PET) 
D)  Computed radiography (CR)

Question 4

Which two interactions between x-radiation and matter may result in the production of small-angle scatter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Photoelectric absorption and Compton scattering 
B)  Coherent scattering and Compton scattering 
C)  Photoelectric absorption and pair production 
D)  Coherent scattering and pair production 
A)  Photoelectric absorption and Compton scattering 
B)  Coherent scattering and Compton scattering 
C)  Photoelectric absorption and pair production 
D)  Coherent scattering and pair production

Question 5

Which of the following interactions between photons and matter involves a matter-antimatter annihilation reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compton scattering 
B)  Coherent scattering 
C)  Pair production 
D)  Photoelectric absorption 
A)  Compton scattering 
B)  Coherent scattering 
C)  Pair production 
D)  Photoelectric absorption

What is the effective atomic number of compact bone?

Fluorescent radiation is also known as:

Annihilation radiation is used in which of the following modalities?

Which two interactions between x-radiation and matter may result in the production of small-angle scatter?

Which of the following interactions between photons and matter involves a matter-antimatter annihilation reaction?

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Radiation Quantities and Units

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Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology

Early Deterministic Radiation Effects on Organ Systems

Late Deterministic and Stochastic Radiation Effects on Organ Systems

Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation

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Exam 3: Interaction of X-Radiation With Matter

What is the effective atomic number of compact bone?

Fluorescent radiation is also known as:

Annihilation radiation is used in which of the following modalities?

Which two interactions between x-radiation and matter may result in the production of small-angle scatter?

Which of the following interactions between photons and matter involves a matter-antimatter annihilation reaction?

Introduction to Radiation Protection

Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses Received

Radiation Quantities and Units

Radiation Monitoring

Overview of Cell Biology

Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology

Early Deterministic Radiation Effects on Organ Systems

Late Deterministic and Stochastic Radiation Effects on 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 Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures

Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection

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