Chapter 6 Review Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Name three types of diagnostic radiographic tube-support systems.
A
overhead, floor-to-ceiling, floor, mobile, and C-arm
2
Q
What are the two types of incoming-line current?
A
single-phase power and multiphase power
3
Q
How many pulses are there per Hz for 1 and 3 power?
A
4
Q
What device in the x-ray circuit controls kVp, mA, time, and rectification?
A
5
Q
What is the difference between an ionization chamber and a phototimer?
A
6
Q
What factor determines the minimum reaction time?
A
7
Q
Why is backup time necessary when using an automatic exposure control?
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