Automatic processing method intro

Question 1

1.

Answer 1

look at the warning light or check chemical + water levels are ok + chemicals are at correct temp

Question 2

2.

Answer 2

when ok, warning light will go out + machine ready to use

Question 3

3.

Answer 3

nurse takes intra oral film packet through hand ports wearing clean gloves

Question 4

4.

Answer 4

if extra oral film, lid is lifted + cassette placed into base of the tank - nurse’s hand goes through hand ports

Question 5

5.

Answer 5

button is pressed to start rollers

Question 6

6.

Answer 6

film packet is opened - nurse is to identify the film by feel + drop cover, black paper + lead foil at the bottom of the tank

Question 7

7.

Answer 7

film is inserted into first roller ensuring nurse only hold edges of the film

Question 8

1. Inside the velopex

Answer 8

film transported through developer solution - this converts the latent image into a black metallic silver

Question 9

2.

Answer 9

film transported into fixer solution - this coverts the silver crystals into a fixed image onto the film

Question 10

3.

Answer 10

film is transported into water tank - removes any processing chemicals left on the film

Question 11

4.

Answer 11

radiograph is then dried + ready for viewing

Question 12

What does it consist of?

Answer 12

chemical + water tanks + work on rollers like a conveyor belt to produce the image