Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

radio NBDE II random

QuestionAnswer
x-ray has the ______ wavelength and the _____ energy shortest, highest
what happens when mA is doubled? Intensity of the beam doubles
What controls the penetrating characteristic of an x-ray? kVp
What influences resolution? focal spot size
What is the first sign of acute radioation exposure? erythema
What is the most radioresistant tissue? nerve and muscle cell
What is the most sensitive tissue? hematopoetic cells
What four factors will affect density? Increase mA, increase exposure time, decrease object-thickness, decrease target-object distance
What is the best imaging film for viewing internal derangement of the TMJ? MRI
Intensifying screens (increase or decrease) exposure time and (increase or decrease) radiation exposure decrease, decrease
How many shades of gray does an 8-bit image have? 256
what are coin tests used for? detecting light leakage
T/F. A light radiograph is caused by long processing time. False
What is the filter in an x-ray machine made of? aluminum
What is the effective dose? comparison of the radiation risk in humans from different radiographic exams and doses
collimating an xray beam will increase or decrease penetration? increase
Ionizing radioation causes what major biologic damage? Radiolysis of water molecules
Electrons flow from anode to cathode or from cathode to anode? cathode to anode
What is the penumbra? Geometric unsharpness with a fuzzy area surrounding the contours of the teeth and osseous tissues
T/F. An intensifying screen with external x-ray will decrease radiation exposure True
What is the function of an oil unit of an x-ray tube housing? To dissipate heat from the target
Created by: xeenie
Popular Dentistry sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards