Author Question: The result of when the primary beam is deflected by the object being irradiated is: secondary ... (Read 17 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The result of when the primary beam is deflected by the object being irradiated is:

secondary radiation
primary radiation
deflected radiation
leakage radiation

Question 2

Filtration added to the beam at the collimator opening is referred to as:

inherent filtration
minimum filtration
added filtration
built in filtration

k2629 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

secondary radiation

Rationale: Secondary radiation consists of scatter and/or leakage has it is deflected off the path of the primary beam.

Answer to Question 2

added filtration

Rationale: Added filtration is placed within the beam either at the tube window aperture or at the collimator opening. Added filtration may measure 2.0 mm of aluminum or its equivalent.