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Non-ionizing radiation - ANSWER-electromagnetic waves given off by the sun and various electronic devices Most common form of radiation UV light, visible light, infrared radiation, RF radiation, microwaves - ANSWERExamples of non-ionizing radiation Ionizing Radiation - ANSWER-radiation given off by the sun, radioactive materials, and high energy electronic devices (X-ray, etc) - enough energy to cause atoms to lose electrons and become charged
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Non-ionizing radiation - ANSWER-electromagnetic waves given off by the sun and various electronic devices Most common form of radiation UV light, visible light, infrared radiation, RF radiation, microwaves - ANSWER- Examples of non-ionizing radiation Ionizing Radiation - ANSWER-radiation given off by the sun, radioactive materials, and high energy electronic devices (X-ray, etc)
Roentgen - ANSWER-amount of radiation required to liberate positive and negative charges of one electrostatic unit in air at STP
Radiographic Density - ANSWER-degree of blackness on film area Raise table, decrease frame rate, use collimators, avoid steep angulation - ANSWER-Ways to lower patient's radiation exposure 1/3 mm - ANSWER-1 French = ___ mm