Shared Flashcard Set

Details

DANB Testing
studying for the Dental Assisting National Board exams
10
Other
Not Applicable
05/02/2008

Additional Other Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Control Panel
Definition
the portion of the xray unit that contains the master switch, the indicator light, the selector butttons and the exposure button
Term
Central Ray
Definition
xrays at the center of the beam
Term
Radiology
Definition
The science or study of radiation thats used in medicine
Term
Tubehead
Definition
the part of the xray unit that contains the xray tube the high voltage and low voltage transformers, and insulating oil
Term
Thyroid Collar
Definition
A flexible lead sheild that is placed securely around the neck
Term
Scatter radiation
Definition
A form or secondary radiation that occurs when an xray beam has been deflected from its path by interaction with matter
Term
Radiation
Definition
Forms of waves of energy emissions through space or a material
Term
Primary radiation
Definition
same as primary beam
Term
Secondary radiation
Definition

xradiation that is created when the primary beam interacts with matter

Supporting users have an ad free experience!