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NUnit 01 Atomic EM Radiation Interactions
Chapter 1: Atomic Structure and the Electron Shells · Chapter 2: Electromagnetic Radiation and Photon Energy · Chapter 3: Production of X-ray Photons in the Atom · Chapter 4: Interactions of X-rays with Matter · Chapter 5: Attenuation of X-ray Beams · Chapter 6: Scatter Radiation · Chapter 7: Applications: Matching Photon Energy to the Clinical Task · Chapter 8: Problem Solving and Formula Sheet · Chapter 9: Derivations and Relationships Behind the Formulae · Chapter 10: Clinical Reasoning and Quick Revision · Chapter 11: Assumptions, Limits and Numerical Problem Types · Chapter 12: High-Yield Fact Bank
NUnit 02 X ray Tube and Production
Chapter 1: The X-ray Tube as an Energy Converter · Chapter 2: The Cathode Assembly and Filament Circuit · Chapter 3: Thermionic Emission and the Space-Charge Effect · Chapter 4: The Anode, Focal Spot and Heat · Chapter 5: Insert, Housing, Window and Cooling · Chapter 6: Types of X-ray Tubes and Their Uses · Chapter 7: X-ray Production and the X-ray Spectrum · Chapter 8: Tube Operation, Ratings and Faults · Chapter 9: Quality Control of the Tube and Beam · Chapter 10: Worked Numerical Problems · Chapter 11: High-Yield Fact Bank
NUnit 03 X ray Generators Exposure Factors
Chapter 1: The X-ray Generator: Function, Components and Circuit · Chapter 2: Single-phase Generators · Chapter 3: Three-phase Generators · Chapter 4: High-frequency (Inverter) Generators · Chapter 5: Tube Loading, Heat Units and Generator Quality Control · Chapter 6: Radiographic Exposure Factors: kVp, mA, Time and mAs · Chapter 7: Distance, Geometry and the Inverse-square Law · Chapter 8: Grids, Technique Charts, AEC and Patient Factors · Chapter 9: Numerical Problems: Method and Solved Examples · Chapter 10: Applied Cases, Common Traps and Revision · Chapter 11: Standards, Regulation and Choice of Equipment · Chapter 12: Exposure Factor Decision-making and Troubleshooting · Chapter 13: HIGH-YIELD FACT BANK
NUnit 04 Beam Quality Scatter Control
Chapter 1: Beam Quality and Scatter Control: The Big Picture · Chapter 2: Filtration · Chapter 3: Half-Value Layer and Beam Quality · Chapter 4: Collimation and Beam Restriction · Chapter 5: Scatter Radiation and Its Control · Chapter 6: Radiographic Grids · Chapter 7: Beam Control in Special Examinations · Chapter 8: Comparisons and Concept Maps · Chapter 9: Integrated Practice, Solved Problems and Quality Control · Chapter 10: High-Yield Fact Bank
NUnit 05 AEC and Fluoroscopy
Chapter 1: Automatic Exposure Control: Principle, Purpose and Components · Chapter 2: AEC Classification, Calibration and Correct Use · Chapter 3: AEC Errors, Limitations, Quality Control and Case Studies · Chapter 4: Fluoroscopy: Principles, Equipment and Brightness Control · Chapter 5: The Image Intensifier · Chapter 6: Flat-Panel Detectors and Digital Fluoroscopy · Chapter 7: Fluoroscopic Image Quality, Patient Dose and Radiation Protection · Chapter 8: Clinical Fluoroscopy: Examinations, Contrast Media and C-arm Practice · Chapter 9: Formulae, Worked Problems and Examiner Traps · Chapter 10: HIGH-YIELD FACT BANK
NUnit 06 Digital Imaging CR DR
Chapter 1: From Film-Screen to Digital Radiography · Chapter 2: Computed Radiography: PSP Physics, Reader and Plate Care · Chapter 3: Digital Radiography Detectors · Chapter 4: The Digital Image and Detector Performance · Chapter 5: Digital Image Processing · Chapter 6: Exposure Indicators, Dose and Optimisation · Chapter 7: Quality Control, Artefact Recognition and Case Practice · Chapter 8: Choosing and Using Digital Systems in Practice · Chapter 9: High-Yield Fact Bank
NUnit 07 Positioning Landmarks Chest
Chapter 1: Foundations of Radiographic Positioning · Chapter 2: Surface and Bony Landmarks · Chapter 3: Projections, Geometry, Magnification and Distortion · Chapter 4: Positioning Principles in Practice · Chapter 5: Classification, Pitfalls, Limitations and Judgement · Chapter 6: Centring and Projection Reference Tables · Chapter 7: Thoracic Anatomy for Chest Radiography · Chapter 8: PA Chest Radiograph · Chapter 9: AP Chest (Supine, Semi-erect and Portable) · Chapter 10: Lateral Chest Radiograph · Chapter 11: Lordotic (Apical) Chest View · Chapter 12: Decubitus Chest View · Chapter 13: Other Chest Views and Special Patient Groups · Chapter 14: Image Quality, Digital Technique and Quality Assurance for Chest Radiography · Chapter 15: Chest Projections Compared, Image Evaluation and Clinical Significance · Chapter 16: Worked Problems and Positioning Cases · Chapter 17: High-Yield Fact Bank
NUnit 08 Abdomen Pelvis Hip Radiography
Chapter 1: Principles of Abdominal Radiography · Chapter 2: AP Supine Abdomen: Technique, Anatomy and Interpretation · Chapter 3: Erect Abdomen: Technique, Free Air and Air-Fluid Levels · Chapter 4: Decubitus Views of the Abdomen · Chapter 5: Acute Abdomen Series, Interpretation Strategy and Clinical Practice · Chapter 6: Pelvis and Hip: Anatomy, Landmarks and the AP Pelvis · Chapter 7: Lateral Projections of the Hip · Chapter 8: Pelvic Ring and Acetabulum: Inlet, Outlet and Judet Views · Chapter 9: Choosing Projections, Paediatric Hip and Quality in Pelvic Radiography · Chapter 10: High-Yield Fact Bank
NUnit 09 Upper Lower Limb Radiography
Chapter 1: Principles of Extremity Radiography · Chapter 2: Upper Limb Anatomy and Radiographic Landmarks · Chapter 3: Upper Limb Projections and Positioning · Chapter 4: Lower Limb Anatomy and Radiographic Landmarks · Chapter 5: Lower Limb Projections and Positioning · Chapter 6: Image Evaluation, Artefacts and Quality Control · Chapter 7: Upper Limb Fractures and Dislocations · Chapter 8: Lower Limb Fractures and Dislocations · Chapter 9: Fracture Healing, Complications and Post-Operative Imaging · Chapter 10: Paediatric and Geriatric Limb Radiography · Chapter 11: Arthritis, Infection, Tumours and Other Limb Pathology · Chapter 12: Imaging Choice, Digital Systems and Special Techniques · Chapter 13: Worked Clinical Scenarios · Chapter 14: Examination Discriminators and High-Yield Fact Bank · Chapter 15: Projection Checklists and Examination Traps
NUnit 10 Spine Skull Face Sinuses Mandible
Chapter 1: Principles of Spine, Skull and Facial Radiography · Chapter 2: The Vertebral Column: Anatomy and Radiographic Landmarks · Chapter 3: Cervical Spine Radiography · Chapter 4: Thoracic, Lumbar and Sacrococcygeal Spine Radiography · Chapter 5: Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Spinal Deformity Imaging · Chapter 6: Spine Radiography: Dose, Limitations and Choice of Modality · Chapter 7: Skull, Face and Mandible: Radiographic Anatomy · Chapter 8: Skull Radiography: Projections and Technique · Chapter 9: Facial Bones, Orbits, Zygomatic Arches, Mandible and TMJ · Chapter 10: Paranasal Sinuses: Radiography and Pathology · Chapter 11: Skull Pathology, Exposure Factors, Radiation Protection and Quality Assurance · Chapter 12: Case-Based Learning · Chapter 13: Confusable Pairs, Angle Tables and Numerical Practice · Chapter 14: High-Yield Fact Bank and Mnemonics
NUnit 11 Trauma Portable Radiography
Chapter 1: Scope, Purpose and Patient Categories · Chapter 2: Mobile Equipment, Detectors, Grids and Power · Chapter 3: Scatter, Grids and Image Quality at the Bedside · Chapter 4: Exposure Factors, Distance and Dose · Chapter 5: Positioning Protocols for Trauma and Bedside Work · Chapter 6: Errors, Artefacts and Complications · Chapter 7: Quality Control, Radiation Safety and Documentation · Chapter 8: Portable versus Fixed-Room Radiography and Worked Cases · Chapter 9: High-Yield Fact Bank
NUnit 12 Contrast Angiography Interventional
Chapter 1: Contrast Media, Patient Safety and Radiation Protection · Chapter 2: Barium Studies of the Gastrointestinal Tract · Chapter 3: Intravenous Urography and Retrograde Urinary Studies · Chapter 4: Micturating Cystourethrography (MCU) and Urethrography · Chapter 5: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) · Chapter 6: Angiography: Principles, Imaging Systems and Contrast Delivery · Chapter 7: Vascular Access, Catheters, Wires and Haemostasis · Chapter 8: Angiographic Examinations by Territory · Chapter 9: Interventional Devices and Procedures · Chapter 10: Formulae and Worked Problems · Chapter 11: Applied Anatomy and Physiology for the Contrast Radiographer · Chapter 12: Image Quality, Artefacts and Technical Faults · Chapter 13: Special Patient Groups, Emergency Readiness and Team Workflow · Chapter 14: HIGH-YIELD FACT BANK
NUnit 13 Radiation Units Dosimeters Monitoring
Chapter 1: Radiation Quantities and Units: The Framework · Chapter 2: Exposure and Air Kerma · Chapter 3: Absorbed Dose and Patient Dose Descriptors · Chapter 4: Equivalent Dose and Effective Dose · Chapter 5: Dose Limits, Regulation and Protection Principles · Chapter 6: Comparative Analysis, Conversion Numericals and Case Applications · Chapter 7: Personal Monitoring: Purpose, Scope and Classification of Dosimeters · Chapter 8: Principles and Mechanisms of Key Dosimeters · Chapter 9: Comparison of Dosimeters, Errors and Limitations · Chapter 10: Personal Monitoring in Practice · Chapter 11: Quality Control, Incident Response and Case Applications · Chapter 12: High-Yield Fact Bank
NUnit 14 Radiation Protection Practice
Chapter 1: ALARA and the System of Radiological Protection · Chapter 2: Dose Quantities, Measurement and Reference Levels · Chapter 3: Patient Dose Optimisation in General Radiography · Chapter 4: Dose Optimisation in CT, Fluoroscopy and Special Examinations · Chapter 5: Time, Distance and Shielding for Staff and Public · Chapter 6: Beam Limitation and Collimation · Chapter 7: Protective Shielding: Patients, Staff and Equipment · Chapter 8: Applied Radiation Protection: Cases, Calculations and Audit · HIGH-YIELD FACT BANK
NUnit 15 Occupational Exposure Pregnancy
Chapter 1: Principles, Dose Limits and the Regulatory Framework · Chapter 2: Biological Effects of Radiation on the Embryo and Fetus · Chapter 3: Occupational Exposure Pathways in Radiology · Chapter 4: Declaration of Pregnancy and Employer Responsibilities · Chapter 5: Radiation Protection Strategies for the Pregnant Worker · Chapter 6: Dose Measurement and Calculation · Chapter 7: The Pregnant Patient: Modality Choice and Radiography Practice · Chapter 8: Institutions, Indian Regulation and Departmental Systems · Chapter 9: Worked Scenarios and Applications · Chapter 10: Model Answers and Interaction Physics for Short Notes · Chapter 11: Quick Revision and High-Yield Fact Bank
X Ray Radiography Technician MCQ
Unit 1: Atomic Structure, Electromagnetic Radiation & X-ray Interactions with Matter · Unit 2: X-ray Tube and X-ray Production (Thermionic Emission, Space Charge, Spectra) · Unit 3: X-ray Generators and Radiographic Exposure Factors · Unit 4: Beam Quality and Scatter Control: Filtration, Collimation, HVL and Grids · Unit 5: Automatic Exposure Control and Fluoroscopy (Image Intensifier, Flat Panel) · Unit 6: Digital Imaging: Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) · Unit 7: Positioning Principles, Anatomical Landmarks and Chest Radiography · Unit 8: Abdomen, Pelvis and Hip Radiography · Unit 9: Upper Limb and Lower Limb Radiography · Unit 10: Spine, Skull, Facial Bones, Sinuses and Mandible Radiography · Unit 11: Trauma and Portable (Mobile) Radiography · Unit 12: Contrast Studies, Angiography and Interventional Imaging · Unit 13: Radiation Units, Personal Dosimeters and Radiation Monitoring · Unit 14: Radiation Protection in Practice: ALARA, Time-Distance-Shielding, Patient Shielding and Collimation · Unit 15: Occupational Exposure and Radiation Safety during Pregnancy
