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7. Radiographic Equipment Flashcards

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a device that measures the quantity of radiation reaches the image receptor

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Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)

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it automatically terminates exposure when IR has received that required radiation intensity

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Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)

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AEC systems also are called

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automatic exposure devices

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once a predetermined amount of radiation is transmitted through a patient, the x-ray exposure is terminated

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Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)

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this determines the exposure time and therefore the total amount of radiation exposure to the image receptor

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Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)

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2 Types of AEC System

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  • Phototimers

* Ionization Chamber

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specifically refers to the use of an AEC device that uses photomultiplier tubes or photodiodes

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Phototiming

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are the AEC devices that measure the amount of radiation transmitted

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Detectors

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used for exposure timer checks

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Solid-state Radiation Detectors

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operate with a very accurate internal clock based on a quartz-crystal oscillator

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Solid-state Radiation Detectors

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fluorescent (light-producing) screen and a device that converts the light to electricity

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Phototimers

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an electronic device that converts visible light energy into electrical energy

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Photomultiplier Tube (PMT)

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is a solid-state device that performs the same function of a PMT

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photodiode

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also called exit-type devices

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Photomultiplier Tube (PMT)

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flat, parallel plate ______ positioned between the patient and the image receptor

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Ionization Chamber

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a hollow cell that contains air and is connected to the timer circuit via an electrical wire

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Ionization Chamber

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considered as entrance-type devices

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Ionization Chamber

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less sophisticated, less accurate, less prone to failure

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Ionization Chamber

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interacts with exit radiation before it reaches the image receptor

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Ionization Chamber

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air in the chamber is ionized and electric charge that is proportional to the amount of radiation is created

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Ionization Chamber

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If the radiographic unit has a mAs readout display, the radiographer should observe the reading ____ the exposure is made

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after

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The radiographer must be sure to set the ___ value as needed to ensure adequate penetration and to produce the appropriate scale of contrast

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kVp

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The ___ selected determines the length of exposure time when using AEC

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kVp

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A ___ kVp required more exposure time when using AEC

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low

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requires more exposure time to reach the predetermined amount of exposure
low kVp
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decreases the exposure time to reach the predetermined amount of exposure and reduces the overall radiation exposure to the patient
high kVp
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If the radiographer can set the __ when using AEC, it affects the time of exposure for a given procedure
mA
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Increasing the mA _____ the exposure time to reach the predetermined amount of exposure
decreases
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Decreasing the mA _____ exposure time to reach the predetermined amount of exposure
increases
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Refers to the shortest exposure time that the system can produce
Minimum Response Time
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Minimum response time usually is ____ with AEC systems than with other types of radiographic timers
longer
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If the minimum response time is longer than the amount of time needed to terminate the exposure, an _____ amount of radiation reaches the image receptor
increased
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Refers to the maximum length of the time the x-ray exposure continues when using an AEC system
Backup Time
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acts as safety mechanism when AEC System fails or equipment is not used properly
Backup Time
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Protects the patient from unnecessary exposure and protects the x-ray tube from reaching or exceeding its heat-loading capacity
Backup Time
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If the back-up time is controlled automatically, it should terminate at a maximum of ___ mAs
600 mAs
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When in AEC mode, the electronic timer should be set to ___ times the expected exposure time as back-up timer in case the AEC fails
1.5 times
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Backup time should be at _____ of the expected exposure time. This allows the properly used AEC system to appropriately terminate the exposure, but protects the patient and tube from excessive exposure if a problem occurs
150% to 200%
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To _____ patient exposure, the backup time should be neither too long or too short
minimize
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The combination of _____ affect the amount of exposure reaching the image receptor
detectors
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If the area of radiographic interest is not directly over the selected detectors, that area probably will be
over-or underexposed
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When performing any radiographic study in which the image receptor is located outside of the Bucky, the ____ should be deactivated and a manual technique used
AEC system
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Accurate centering of the area of interest over the detectors is ____ to ensure proper exposure to the image receptor
critical
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If the area of interest is not properly centered to the image receptor, ______ may occur
over-or underexposure
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The ___ of the detectors used within an AEC system is fixed and cannot be adjusted
size
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If the detector combination is larger than the area of interest, a ____ exposure technique should be used
manual
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____ factors affect the time the exposure takes to reach the image receptor and ultimately affect image quality
Patient
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Variations in patient _____ result in changes in the time of exposure accordingly if AEC system is functioning properly
thickness
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Pathologic conditions, contrast media, foreign objects, or pockets of gas are ______ that may affect the proper exposure to the IR and ultimately image quality
patient variations
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Excessive or insufficient _____ may affect the amount of exposure reaching the image receptor
collimation
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Insufficient collimation may result in excessive ____ reaching the detectors, resulting in the exposure time terminating too quickly
scatter
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Excessive collimation may result in an exposure time that is too ___
long
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is calibrated to the type and speed of the IR used
AEC System
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If an image receptor of a different type or speed is used, the detectors will not sense the difference, the exposure time will terminate at the preset value, and image quality may be _____
jeopardized
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Refers to a radiographic system that allows the radiographer to select a particular button on the control panel that represents an anatomic area; a pre-programmed set of exposure factors can be selected
Anatomically Programmed Radiography (APR)
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are not related in their function
APR and AEC
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The purpose of ______ is to ensure that consistent and appropriate exposures to the image receptor are produced
calibration
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Failure to maintain regular _____ of the unit results in the lack of consistent and reproducible exposures to the detectors and could affect image quality
calibration
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is important in monitoring the performance of the AEC system
Quality Control
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Optical densities should be within ____ and reproducibility of the exposures for a given set of exposure factors and selected detector should result in mR readings within __ and optical densities within ____
+/- 0.2, 5%, +/- 0.10

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