Radiation and Health Quiz
Preview:
Tissue weighting factor for alpha particles is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 2.5
D. 20
The absorbed dose weighted for harmful effects of different radiation was manifested by
A. Effective dose
B. Absorbed dose
C. Given dose
D. Equivalent dose
Uses a very strong magnetic field
A. MRI
B. X-Ray
C. CT
D. PET
E. Ultrasonography
Great detail on soft tissues like the brain, tendons and ligaments.
A. MRI
B. X-Ray
C. CT
D. PET
E. Ultrasonography
What device acts as the source and the detector of ultrasound waves
A. A Transducer
B. A Solenoid
C. A Megaphone
D. Computerized Tomograph
SI unit for absorbed dose is
A. Gray
B. Sievert
C. Curie
D. Roentgen
Nausea and vomiting are the symptoms in acute radiation syndrome
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Is ultrasound safe to use?
A. YES
B. NO
C. MAYBE
Which is not a type of radiation?
A. Gamma
B. Beta
C. Alpha
D. Omega
How does radiation affect living cells?
A. Radiation can damage DNA inside living cells.
B. Radiation can strike the DNA molecule directly, ionizing and damaging it.
C. Radiation can ionize water molecules, producing free radicals that react with and damage DNA molecules.
D. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a type of medical imaging?
A. BMI
B. MRI
C. CAT Scan
D. Ultrasound
What is Medical Imaging
A. Diagnosis using computer technology
B. Visual representation of the interior of a body
C. Virtual representation of symptoms
D. Simulating a surgery
What type of medical imaging is this?
A. CAT Scan
B. X-Ray
C. Ultrasound
D. MRI
What is this X-ray showing?
A. A broken arm
B. A dislocated elbow
C. A dislocated knee
D. A broken leg
Nuclear medicine uses
A. radioactive pharmaceuticals
B. random medicine
C. aspirin
D. ESP
Disclaimer:
Medical Quiz should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only.