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1
Q

During Bremsstrahlung
(Brems) radiation production

A

An electron approaching a positive nuclear
charge changes direction and loses energy.

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2
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Design characteristics of x-ray tube targets that
determine heat capacity include

A
  1. the rotation of the anode
  2. the diameter of the anode
  3. the size of the Focal spot
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3
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If exposure Factors of 85 kV, 400mA, and 12ms yield an output exposure of 150 mR, what is the milliroentgens per milliampere-seconds(mR/mAs)?
(A) 0.32
(B) 3.1
(C) 17.6
(D) 31

A

If the output or 4.8mAs was 150mR, then 1mAs is equal to 31.25mR (150mR ÷ 4.8mAs =31.25mR/mAs).

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4
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If the output or 4.8mAs was 150mR, then 1mAs is equal to 31.25mR (150mR ÷ 4.8mAs =31.25mR/mAs).

A

Vs/Vp=Ns/Np

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5
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To determine secondary I

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Ns/Np=Ip/Is

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6
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When using the smaller field in a dual- field image
intensifier?

A

the image is magnified

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7
Q

Light-sensitive AEC devices are known as?

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phototimers

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8
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AEC devices has 2 types

A

1 type = ionization chamber
2 type = phototimer

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9
Q

AEC devices = ionization chamber function as

A

Beneath the table top above the IR, for centering the par centered to it sensor and radiographed.
When a predetermined quantity o ionization
has occurred , the exposure terminates.

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10
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AEC devices = phototimer

A

Small fluorescent screen, is positioned beneath the cassette. When remnant radiation emerging from the patient exposes the IR and
exits, the fluorescent screen emits light. Once a
predetermined amount o fluorescent light has
been “seen” by the photocell sensor, the exposure is
terminated automatically.

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11
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The low product of milliampere-seconds and kilovoltage determines in single phase anode

A

heat units.

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12
Q

The filament of the cathode
assembly is made of

A

thoriated tungsten

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13
Q

System function to
compensate or changing patient/part thicknesses
during fluoroscopic procedures?

A

Automatic brightness control

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14
Q

Increased total brightness gain does not affect

A

spatial resolution

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15
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Delivery of large exposures to a cold anode for the use of exposures exceeding tube limitation can result in

A

-cracking to the anode
-rotor-bearing damage

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16
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The high-voltage, or step-up, transformer functions to

A

increase voltage to the necessary kilovoltage.

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17
Q

Circuit devices that permit electrons to flow in
only one direction are

A

solid-state diodes

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18
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The slit camera is considered the standard for (annual) measurement of the

A

-effective focal-spot size.
-spatial resolution

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19
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It cause pitting, for many small surface melts, of the anode’s focal track?

A

Repeated, frequent overloading

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20
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There are three types of beam restrictors—aperture diaphragms.

A

cones, cylinders, and collimators.
The most practical and efficient type is the collimator.

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21
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The type of x-ray tube designed to turn on and off rapidly, providing multiple short, precise exposures, is

A

grid-controlled

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22
Q

T e device that receives the remnant beam, converts it into light, and then increases the brightness of that light is the

A

image intensifier

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23
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A high-speed electron is decelerated as is attracted to a tungsten atom nucleus. T is results in

A

Bremsstrahlung radiation

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24
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If the positive nucleus of a tungsten atom attracts the electron, changing its course, a certain amount of energy is released during the “braking” action. T is energy is given up in the form of an x-ray photon called

A

Bremsstrahlung (“braking”) radiation.

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25
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Is produced at the target when an incident electron ejects a K-shell electron, and an L-shell electron drops into its place. Energy is liberated in the form of

A

Characteristic ray, and its energy is representative of the deference in energy levels.

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26
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The rheostat is a type of variable resistor that is used to It is

A

change voltage or current values.

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27
Q

The procedure whose basic operation involves
reciprocal motion of the x-ray tube and IR is

A

tomography

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28
Q

In fluoroscopy, the automatic brightness control is used to adjust the

A

-kilovoltage (kV)
-milliamperage (mA)

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29
Q

When the radiographer selects kilovoltage on the control panel, which device is adjusted?

A

Autotransformer

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30
Q

The filament circuit supplies the proper

A

current and voltage to the x-ray tube for proper thermionic emission.

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31
Q

The rectifier circuit is
responsible for changing

A

AC to unidirectional
current.

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32
Q

Star and wye configurations are related to

A

three-phase transformers

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33
Q

The terms star and wye (or delta) refer to the
configuration of transformer windings in

A

three phase equipment.

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34
Q

high-voltage transformer windings has

A

three primary and three secondary windings—one winding or each phase

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35
Q

Autotransformers operate on
the principle of

A

self-induction and have only one winding.

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36
Q

What is the device that directs the light emitted from the image intensifier to various viewing and imaging apparatus

A

Beam splitter or objective lens located between the output phosphor and the TV camera tube (or CCD).

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37
Q

Characteristics of x-ray photons include

A
  1. Fluorescent effect on certain phosphors
  2. physiological effect on living tissue
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38
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Properties of x-ray photons are:

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  • X-rays are not perceptible by the senses.
  • X-rays travel in straight lines.
  • X-rays travel at the speed of light.
  • X-rays are electrically neutral.
  • X-rays have a penetrating effect on all matter.
  • X-rays have a physiological effect on living tissue.
  • X-rays have an ionizing effect on air.
  • X-rays have a photographic effect on film
    emulsion.
  • X-rays produce fluorescence in certain phosphors.
  • X-rays cannot be focused.
  • X-rays have a spectrum of energies.
  • X-rays are unaffected by a magnetic field.
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39
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Congruence of the x-ray beam with the light field is tested using

A

radiopaque objects

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40
Q

Disadvantages of moving grids over stationary
grids include which of the following?

A

They increase patient radiation dose.
They can prohibit the use of very short
exposure times.

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41
Q

The functions of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) include

A

reception of digital images
storage of digital images

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42
Q

The kV settings on radiographic equipment must
be tested annually and must be accurate to within

A

+ /–4 kV

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43
Q

The device used to test the accuracy of the x-ray
timer on single phase is the

A

spinning top

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44
Q

The x-ray tube in a CT imaging system is most
likely to be associated with

A

a pulsed x-ray beam

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45
Q

Single phase full-wave-rectified symbol.

A

(1ϕ )

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46
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Exposures less than the minimum response time of an AEC may be required when

A

using high milliamperage
using fast imaging systems

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47
Q

Which information is necessary to determine the maximum safe kilovoltage using the appropriate x-ray tube rating chart?

A

Milliamperage and exposure time
Focal-spot size

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48
Q

The speed of the imaging system has no impact on the use of a

A

radiographic rating chart.

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49
Q

A penetrometer can be used to demonstrate effects on

A

kV on contrast.

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50
Q

AEC devices (phototimers and ionization chambers)

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automatically terminate the x-ray exposure once a predetermined quantity of x-rays has penetrated the patient, thus ensuring consistent results.

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51
Q

Defines the remnant x-ray beam

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activates the phosphor within the intensifying screens, exposing the radiography film

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52
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The device used to ensure reproducible radiographs, regardless of tissue density variations, is the

A

automatic exposure control

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53
Q

Rectifiers are solid-state diodes made of semi conductive materials such as

A

-silicon
-selenium
-germanium that conduct electricity in only one direction.

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54
Q

To maintain image clarity in an image-intensifier
system, the path of electron flow from the photocathode to the output phosphor is controlled by

A

electrostatic lenses

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55
Q

Which of the following equipment is mandatory
f or performance of a myelogram?

A

tilting x-ray table

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56
Q

Deposition of vaporized tungsten on the inner sur-face of the x-ray tube glass window

A

acts as additional filtration

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57
Q

The brightness level of the fluoroscopic image can vary with

A

milliamperage
kilovoltage
patient thickness

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58
Q

Bremsstrahlung radiation or “braking” x-ray is produce at

A

high-speed electron, accelerated
toward a tungsten atom, is attracted (and
“braked,” i.e., slowed down) by the positively
charged nucleus and therefore is defected from
its original course with a resulting loss o energy.

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59
Q

Brems radiation comprises

A

70% to 90% of the x-ray beam.

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60
Q

Characteristic radiation comprises
very little of the x-ray beam between

A

(10–30%)

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61
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Characteristic radiation is produced at

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high-speed electron encounters the tungsten atom and ejects a K-shell electron, leaving a vacancy in the K shell. An electron from a shell above (e.g., the L shell) shells the vacancy and in doing so emits a K-characteristic ray.

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62
Q

That portion of the x-ray beam striking the IR
and representing image anatomy is referred to
the

A

Signal

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63
Q

A high SNR meaning

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(more signal, less noise).

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64
Q

SNR increases as

A

mAs increases

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65
Q

A computed tomographic (CT) imaging system
has three component parts:

A

a gantry
a computer
operator console.

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66
Q

A technique chart should be prepared for each
AEC x-ray unit and should contain which of
the following information for each type of
examination?

A

Photocell(s) used
Optimum kilovoltage
Backup time

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67
Q

Moving the image intensifier closer to the patient during fluoroscopy

A

decreases the SID
decreases patient dose
improves image quality

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68
Q

Although the stated focal-spot size is measured
directly under the actual focal spot, focal-spot
size actually varies along the length of the x-ray
beam. At which portion of the x-ray beam is the
effective focal spot the smallest?

A

At the anode end

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69
Q

The effective focal spot is always

A

smaller than the actual focal spot.

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70
Q

The total brightness gain of an image intensifier is the product of

A

flux gain*minification gain

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71
Q

Associated with magnification fluoroscopy?

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Higher patient dose than nonmagnifcation
fluoroscopy
Higher voltage to the focusing lenses
Image intensifier focal point closer to the input
phosphor

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72
Q

Advantages of battery-powered mobile x-ray units include their

A

ability to store a large quantity o energy
ability to store energy for extended periods of
time

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73
Q

Off - focus is

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responsible for indistinct images outside the collimated field

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74
Q

Off - focus, for extra focal, radiation is produced
as

A

electrons strike metal surfaces other than the
focal track and produce x-rays that emerge with
the primary beam at a variety of angles.

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75
Q

Which is/are components of the
secondary, or high voltage, side of the x-ray circuit?

A

Rectification system

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76
Q

The secondary coil of the step-up transformer and the rectification system are located in the

A

high- voltage (secondary) side of the x-ray circuit.

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77
Q

The timer, autotransformer, and (prereading)
kilovoltage meter are all located in the

A

low-voltage circuit.

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78
Q

A three-phase timer can be tested for accuracy
using a synchronous spinning top. The resulting
image looks like a

A

solid arc, with the angle (in degrees) representative of the exposure time

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79
Q

Anode angle will have an effect on the

A

severity of the heel effect
focal-spot size
heat-load capacity

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80
Q

The minimum response time of an automatic
exposure control (AEC)

A

is its shortest possible exposure time

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81
Q

Function to increase the
milliamperage?

A

Increase in heat of the lament

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82
Q

Formula would the radiographer use to determine the total number of heat
units produced with a given exposure using three phase, six-pulse equipment

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mA × time × kV × 1.2

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83
Q

Heat units (HU) for a single-phase x-ray unit are determined by using the formula

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HU = mA × kV × time.

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84
Q

For three-phase and high- frequency x-ray
equipment are determined by using the formula

A

HU = mA × kV × time × 1.4

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85
Q

Images using a particular single-phase, full-wave rectified x-ray unit were made, using known correct exposures. A spinning-top test was per formed at 200 mA, 0.05 s, and 70 kV, and 8 dots were visualized.

A

The 0.05-s time station is inaccurate.

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86
Q

The spinning-top test is used to test

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timer accuracy for rectifier operation.

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87
Q

Because single-phase, full-wave-rectified current

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has 120 useful impulses per second, a 1-s exposure of the spinning top should demonstrate 120 dots.
Therefore, a 0.05-s exposure should demonstrate six dots. Anything more or less than this indicates that the time station needs calibration. If exactly one-half the expected number of dots appears, rectifier failure is suspected.

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88
Q

The smaller the Focal spot

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the more limited the anode is with respect to the quantity of heat it can safely accept.

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89
Q

Target angle and effective focal spot are

A

directly proportional

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90
Q

Target angle and actual focal spot are

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inversely

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91
Q

Combination that will offer the
greatest heat-loading capability?

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low degree target angle, high mm actual focal spot

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92
Q

The image-intensifier tube’s input phosphor functions

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receives the remnant radiation emerging from the patient and converts it into a fluorescent light image.
(kinetic energy to light)

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93
Q

Very close to the input phosphor, separated by a thin, transparent layer, is the

A

photocathode.

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94
Q

Would be appropriate IP front material(s)?

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Magnesium
Bakelite

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95
Q

The collimator light field and the actual x-ray field—they must be congruent (i.e., match) to within

A

2% of the SID.

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96
Q

Reproducibility testing should specify that radiation output be consistent to within

A

+ /–5%.

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97
Q

Examples of equipment components that are tested annually are the

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-focal-spot size
-linearity
-reproducibility
-filtration
-kV
-exposure time

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98
Q

Kilovoltage settings can most effectively be tested using an electronic kV meter; to meet required standards, the kV should be accurate to within

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+ /–4 kV.

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99
Q

The photocathode is made of

A

Antimony and cesium compound.

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100
Q

The fluorescent light image strikes the photocathode and is converted to an

A

electron image that is focused by the electrostatic lenses to the output phosphor.

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101
Q

If collimation is inadequate
and a field size larger than the part is used

A

excessive scattered radiation from the body for tabletop can cause the AEC to terminate the exposure prematurely, resulting in an underexposed image.

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102
Q

Accurate operation of the AEC device depends on

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-positioning of the object with respect to the
photocell
-beam restriction

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103
Q

The AEC automatically adjust the

A

exposure required for body parts with different thicknesses and densities

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104
Q

T e image intensifier’s input phosphor generally is composed of

A

cesium iodide crystals

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105
Q

A photostimulable phosphor plate is used with

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CR

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106
Q

radiography exposure refers to the

A

amount of the hit produce inside the x ray tube

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107
Q

Hit is the majority of energy that is produce

A

on a radiography exposure

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108
Q

An incorrect relationship between the primary
beam and the center of a focused grid results in

A

grid cutoff
insufficient receptor exposure

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109
Q

Spinning-top test is used to
test

A

timer accuracy or rectifier function in threephase equipment.

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110
Q

QA was being performed on a three-phase,
full-wave-rectified x-ray unit. A synchronous
spinning-top test was performed using 300 mA,
60 ms, and 70 kV. A 22-degree arc is observed on the test image. Which o the following statements regarding these results is most correct?

A

The test results are satisfactory.

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111
Q

Three-phase, fullwave-rectified current would expose a

A

360-degree arc each second, a 60-ms (0.06-s) exposure should expose a 21.6-degree arc (360 degrees × 0.06 = 21.6 degrees).

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112
Q

Will most likely to produce the highest quality radiographic image?

A

high SNR

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113
Q

In the production of characteristic radiation, the projectile electron interacts with ?

A

inner shell electron of the target atom

114
Q

The useful, or primary, beam is

A

those x-rays emitted through the window
the portion of the x-ray beam before interaction with matter

115
Q

A high-speed projectile electron that interacts with a tungsten target is attracted to the nucleus of the tungsten atom and decelerated. The resulting energy production is

A

Bremsstrahlung radiation

116
Q

Inside the x-ray tube occurs two type of radiation production

A

Characteristic and Bremsstrahlung radiation

117
Q

Bremsstrahlung radiation occurs at the

A

Nucleus of tungsten atom

118
Q

Characteristic radiation interact with

A

the orbital electrons of the nucleus

119
Q

4 principal factor(s) influence x-ray quantity?

A

mAs
kVp
SID
filtration

120
Q

Factors have an influence over the effective energy level of the x-ray beam?

A

added filtration
kVp

121
Q

The x-ray emission spectrum is represent by a

A

vertical line on bar graphic

122
Q

The vertical line on bar graphic has two way

A

shifts it to the right
shifts it to the left

123
Q

The vertical line on bar graphic that shifts it to the right represent the

A

increase of the energy level of the x ray beam

124
Q

The vertical line on bar graphic that shifts it to the left represent the

A

decrease of the energy level in x ray beam

125
Q

Amplitude and x ray quantity are directly proportional to the

A

mAs

126
Q

How does added filtration affect the CHARACTERISTIC x-ray emission spectrum?

A

decreases its amplitude

127
Q

The only factor that influence the right or left shifts in characteristic x ray emission spectrum is

A

Changing the target material

128
Q

Which of the following transformers is found on the filament circuit?

A

step down

129
Q

Single phase unit will container

A

tree transformers

130
Q

Tree phase unit will container

A

five transformers

131
Q

The step up transformers is locate on the

A

high voltage section of the circuit

132
Q

The transformer is the electromagnetic devise that can

A

increase or decrease voltage and current

133
Q

Increase or decrease voltage and current is the

A

turn ratio (on transformers)

134
Q

A transformer that has a greater number of turns on secondary side compare to the primary side is the

A

step up transformer {750:1}

135
Q

The turn ratio for calculate

A

S/P

136
Q

On transformers turns ratio an voltage are

A

direct proportional

137
Q

The relationship between current and turn ratio is

A

inversely

138
Q

Which of the following pairs of x-ray interactions with matter processes occurs most frequently in diagnostic radiography?

A

Compton scattering and photoelectric interaction

139
Q

Both the step up transformer and filament transformer (step down) are

A

constant (turn ratio do not change)

140
Q

kVp and mA selection adjusts which of the following radiographic unit devices?

A

autotransformer

141
Q

Both the step up transformer and filament transformer (step down) only change the

A

voltage and current that are supply to them by the autotransformer

142
Q

Radiographic generators has a voltage ripple of 100%?

A

any single phase

143
Q

Voltage ripple is

A

the amount of fluctuation in power of the radiography unit while that unit is energize

144
Q

any single phase of the radiography unit has the 100% voltage ripple because

A

Has only one wave of the electrical power running through the system

145
Q

Tree phase 6 pulse unit has voltage ripple of

A

13%

146
Q

The three-phase, 12-pulse has a voltage ripple of

A

3-4%

147
Q

Single-phase, half rectification biographic units have _______ energy pulses per second and have a voltage ripple of ________%.

A

60; 100

148
Q

A transformer has 2000 turns on the primary side and 100 turns on the secondary side. If the input current is 400 mA, what is the current produced on the secondary side?

A

SN/PN=PI/SI
1/20=400/S=8000 mA (8000/1000)=8A

149
Q

A radiographic grid contains lead strips that are 1.0 mm high, 0.5 mm thick, and 0.1 mm apart. What is the ratio for this grid?

A

H/D

150
Q

Half rectification means that

A

the negative cycle of pulse will be eliminated and only the positive are use (60)

151
Q

Which of the following extension cone or cylinder parameters will restrict the x-ray beam the greatest?

A

increased length; smaller diameter

152
Q

input current is =

A

primary CURRENT

153
Q

The beam restricting device that absorbs scatter radiation after the primary beam has interacted with the patient but before the remnant beam has interacted with the image receptor is the

A

grid

154
Q

Is a disadvantage of the line focus principle?

A

the anode heel effect

155
Q

Advantage of line focus principal

A

it reduces the effective focal spot size

156
Q

The line focus principle require

A

angling the target area in the anode

157
Q

Angling the target area in the anode

A

increase the hit capacity of the x ray tube

158
Q

Increase the hit capacity of the x ray tube results in

A

decrease decrease the actual focal spot size

159
Q

Decrease decrease the actual focal spot size results in

A

decrease the image quality

160
Q

The accumulation of to mush hit cant damage the

A

x ray tube on the anode or cathode

161
Q

For tree phase 12 pulse unit the radio correction factor is

A

1.41

162
Q

For tree phase 6 pulse unit the factor correction is

A

1.35

163
Q

correction formula for 6 pulse is

A

kVmAs*1.35

164
Q

A wire mesh device is used to evaluate which of the following?

A

film-screen contact

165
Q

To determine how quickly an x-ray tube will dissipate its heat following a radiographic exposure

A

anode cooling chart

166
Q

Poor film-screen contact can result from which of the following?

A

damaged cassette
warped cassette
dirt or dust within the cassette

167
Q

Cassettes that contain intensifying screens typically have a back cover comprised of a high atomic number material. The purpose of this is to

A

absorb backscatter radiation

168
Q

The invisible changes that take place in radiographic film after the emulsion has been exposed but before the film is processed is called

A

latent image

169
Q

Manifest image

A

Is the image that appear after prosses taken place

170
Q

Remnant image

A

is the will be interact with the image receptor

171
Q

Emulsion image reffers to the

A

active layer in the radiography film (terms are not use in typical radiology terminology)

172
Q

Photocathode of an image intensification tube function

A

converts visible light to electrons

173
Q

Extension cone or cylinder are

A

a type of beam restricting devise attached directly to the collimator housing mechanism

174
Q

The number of grid lines or lead strips per inch or centimeter describes

A

grid frequency

175
Q

NOT need to be included in a technique chart prepared for an automatic exposure control (AEC) x-ray unit?

A

mAs

176
Q

An electrical device that allows current to flow only in one direction is a

A

rectifier

177
Q

The base of most modern radiographic film is composed of

A

polyester

178
Q

Is a rare earth phosphor used in intensifying screens

A

gadolinium oxysulfide

179
Q

Radiographic procedures would require an intensifying screen cover with a very low atomic number?

A

mammography

180
Q

Is NOT vital information when determining the maximum safe exposure using a radiographic rating chart?

A

SID

181
Q

A star pattern test is designed to measure ?

A

focal spot size

182
Q

kVp accuracy is measure by

A

filters in ion chambers or photodiodes

183
Q

Function to protect the patient from excessive radiation exposure if the phototimer fails to terminate an exposure?

A

backup timer or backup mAs

184
Q

On single phase transformer timer accuracy can be measure by

A

spinning top test

185
Q

A procedure is performed utilizing exposure factors of 75 kVp, 200 mA, and 0.25 second exposure time. If the output exposure is 300 mR, what is the mR/mAs?

A

output exposure / mAs= 300/50=6

186
Q

The image intensification component that maintains an accurate path of electron flow from the photocathode to the output phosphor is the

A

electrostatic lenses

187
Q

Input phosphor covert the remain radiation from the patient in

A

visible light

188
Q

Cesium iodide is a substance that comprises which of the following fluoroscopic components?

A

input phosphor

189
Q

Output phosphor will convert the electrons

A

in light photons

190
Q

Is produced in the greatest quantity during radiation production on x ray tube

A

heat

191
Q

The device that converts alternating current into direct current is a

A

rectifiers

192
Q

Have no impact on the number of x-ray photons produced at the target area of the anode?

A

SID

193
Q

Impacting on the number of x-ray photons produced at the target area of the anode?

A

number of electrons at the filament
target material
kilovoltage selection

194
Q

Which of the following x-ray unit generators has a voltage ripple of less than 1%?

A

high frequency

195
Q

The device that can increase or decrease the voltage and current in an electrical circuit is called a

A

transformer

196
Q

If the primary coil of a transformer contains 1000 turns and is supplied with 150 volts, and the secondary coil contains 500,000 turns, what is the voltage induced on the secondary side of this transformer?

A

75000volts to 75 kilovolts

197
Q

If an exposure time of 0.5 second is used on a single phase, half rectification radiographic generator, how many pulses of energy will be produced?

A

30

198
Q

If an exposure time of 0.1 second is used with a three phase, six pulse fully rectified radiographic unit, how many pulses of energy will be produced?

A

36

199
Q

Silver halide crystals in radiographic film are comprised of which of the following substances

A

silver bromide and silver iodide

200
Q

Appropriate material to comprise the front cover of a cassette?

A

magnesium

201
Q

The light-absorbing dye that is frequently incorporated during the manufacture of intensifying screens is designed to

A

reduce the diffusion of fluorescent light

202
Q

The target material used in most modern diagnostic x-ray machines that operate above 50 kVp is

A

tungsten

203
Q

Concerning the LINE FOCUS PRINCIPLE is true

A

requires an angled target

204
Q

Example of digital imaging

A

CT
MRI
Computed Radiography

205
Q

A conventional fluoroscopic unit typically operates at a milliamperage of

A

less than 5 mA

206
Q

A spinning top is used to measure which of the following?

A

exposure timer accuracy for a single phase generator

207
Q

For measure the exposure time accuracy on tree phase generator

A

synchrony time is most be use

208
Q

Ion chamber and filters photodiodes are use to measure the

A

kVp accuracy

209
Q

Which of the following is not a component of an image intensification tube?

A

filament

210
Q

the base part of image intensification tube include the

A

anode
input phosphor
photocathode
output phosphor
electrostatic lenses

211
Q

To comprise the front cover of a cassette the material need most

A

low number

212
Q

To comprise the back cover of a cassette the material need

A

high atomic number (lead, calcium
tungsten, lead)

213
Q

A conventional fluoroscopic unit typically operates at a milliamperage

A

very mA levels 1-5

214
Q

The filament is a component of the

A

x ray tube not belong to intensifier fluoroscopy tube

215
Q

Converts visible light to electrons

A

photocathode

216
Q

The output phosphor of an image intensification tube allow significant

A

brightness

217
Q

Converts x-rays or remnant radiation front patient to visible light

A

input phosphors

218
Q

The output phosphor of an image intensification tube is typically composed of

A

zinc cadmium sulfide

219
Q

Doesn’t exist part on intensification tube that convert the

A

converts visible light to x-rays

220
Q

If the temperature of the developer is increased, assuming all other factors remain the same, which of the following would have to occur in order to maintain the same optical density on the finished radiograph?

A

decrease developer time

221
Q

The input phosphors is compose by

A

cesium diode

222
Q

Beam restricting devices is the simplest

A

aperture diaphragm

223
Q

A spinning top tool is

A

a metal disk with a small hole in its outer edge that is placed on a pedestal about 6 in high.

224
Q

Images using a particular single-phase, full-wave rectified x-ray unit were made, using known correct exposures. A spinning-top test was per formed at 200 mA, 0.05 s, and 70 kV, and 8 dots were visualized. Which of the following is indicated?

A

The 0.05-s time station is inaccurate.

EX=Therefore, a 0.05-s exposure should demonstrate six dots. Anything more or less than this indicates that the time station needs calibration. If exactly one-half the expected number of dots appears, rectifier failure is
suspected.

225
Q

The input phosphor of image intensifiers is
usually for each x-ray photon absorbed by cesium iodide, approximately

A

5,000 light photons are emitted.

226
Q

Devise that converts visible light to electrons in fluoroscopy tube is the

A

photocathode

227
Q

Input screen diameters is

A

5 to 12 in are available. Although smaller diameter input screens improve resolution

228
Q

To achieve magnification, the voltage to the focusing lenses is

A

increased and a smaller portion of the input phosphor is used, thereby resulting in a smaller FOV.

229
Q

As number of electrons from the photocathode

A

are released

230
Q

Electrons from photocathode are focused toward the output side of the image tube by

A

voltage applied to the negatively charged electrostatic focusing lenses.

231
Q

The output phosphor is small about output

A

(0.5–1 in)

232
Q

The entire assembly is enclosed
within a

A

2- to 4-mm thick vacuum glass envelope

233
Q

The image on the output phosphor will be

A

minified

234
Q

Electron focusing on the output phosphor
causes

A

Electron focusing on the output phosphor
causes

235
Q

Photoemission is the process that occurs in

A

photocathode tube part of fluoroscopy

236
Q

Photoemission consist in

A

emission of electrons extimulated by cesium iodide layer of input phosphor

237
Q

Thermionic emission refers to

A

electrons emission by heat on cathode side of x ray tube

238
Q

When a dual- Field image intensifier is switched
to the smaller field

A

the electrostatic focusing lenses are given a greater charge to focus the electron image more tightly.

239
Q

When using the smaller field in a dual- field image intensifier

A

the image is magnified

240
Q

When using the smaller field in a dual- field image intensifier and image is magnified the focal point moves

A

further from the output phosphor (the diameter of the electron image is, smaller as it reaches the output phosphor)

241
Q

When image is magnified and focal point moves further from the output phosphor the brightness gain is

A

diminished. Hence, the patient area viewed is somewhat smaller and is magnified. However, the minification gain has been reduced, and the image is less bright.

242
Q

An image’s spatial resolution refers to its

A

recorded detail.

243
Q

the smaller the input phosphor
diameter

A

the greater is the spatial resolution.
A brighter image is easier to see but does not affect resolution.

244
Q

The product of milliampere-seconds and kilovoltage determines

A

heat units.

245
Q

Which of the Following combinations would pose the least hazard to a particular single phase anode?
(A) 1.2-mm Focal spot, 92 kV, 1.5 mAs
(B) 0.6-mm Focal spot, 80 kV, 3 mAs
(C) 1.2-mm Focal spot, 70 kV, 6 mAs
(D) 0.6-mm Focal spot, 60 kV, 12 mAs

A

(A) produces 138 HU
(B) produces 240 HU
(C) produces 420 HU,
(D) produces 720 HU.
The least hazardous group of technical factors is (A). Group (A) is also delivering its heat to the large focal spot, thereby decreasing the heat load to the anode.

246
Q

A large quantity of heat applied to a cold anode
can cause

A

enough surface heat to crack the anode.

247
Q

Excessive heat to the target can cause

A

pitting or
localized melting o the ocal track.

248
Q

Localized melts can result in

A

vaporized tungsten deposits on the glass envelope

249
Q

Vaporized tungsten deposits on the glass envelope can cause a

A

filtering effect, decreasing tube output.

250
Q

Excessive heat also can be conducted to the

A

rotor bearings, causing increased friction and tube failure.

251
Q

Rectifiers change AC into

A

unidirectional current by fallowing current to flow through them in only one direction.

252
Q

Valve tubes are

A

vacuum rectifier tubes found in older equipment.

253
Q

Solid-state diodes are the types of

A

rectifiers used in today’s x-ray equipment.

254
Q

Rectification systems are found between the

A

secondary coil of the high-voltage
transformer and the x-ray tube.

255
Q

Resistors, such as rheostats or choke coils, are circuit devices operating on the principle of

A

mutual induction

256
Q

Autotransformers, operating on the principle of self-induction

A

enable us to select the required kilovoltage

257
Q

Resistors, such as rheostats or choke coils, are circuit devices used to

A

change the voltage and current to useful levels.

258
Q

Spatial resolution is most affected by

A

focal spot size.

259
Q

A slit camera, as well as a star pattern, or pinhole camera, are used to test

A

focal-spot size

260
Q

The slit camera is considered the standard for

A

(annual) measurement of the effective focal-spot size.

261
Q

A parallel line–type resolution test pattern can be used to test the

A

resolution capability of intensifying screens.

262
Q

As the lament ages, vaporized tungsten may
be deposited on the port window act as

A

an additional filter.

263
Q

This process can causes pitting, for many small sur face melts, of the anode’s focal track

A

Repeated, frequent overloading

264
Q

Vaporized tungsten on the glass envelope is the result of

A

anode abuse

265
Q

The advantages of collimators over aperture diaphragms and are cones include

A

the variety of field sizes available
more efficient beam restriction

266
Q

The patient is the principal scattered, and grids function to

A

clean up scattered radiation generated by the patient.

267
Q

In digital imaging, x-rays Form an

A

electronic image on a special radiation detector.

268
Q

A CCD converts .

A

visible light to an electrical
charge that is then sent to the analog-to-digital converter
(ADC) or processing

269
Q

In digital fluoroscopy (DF), the image-intensifier
output screen image is coupled via a

A

charge coupled device (CCD) or viewing on a display
monitor.

270
Q

CCD cameras have replaced analog cameras such as the

A

Vidicon and Plumbicon in new fluoroscopic equipment.

271
Q

When output screen light strikes the CCD cathode, a proportional number of electrons are released by the cathode and stored as

A

digital values by the CCD.

272
Q

The CCD’s rapid discharge time virtually eliminates image lag and is particularly useful in high-speed imaging procedures such as

A

cardiac
catheterizations.

273
Q

CCDs are more sensitive to the light emitted by the output phosphor (than the analog cameras) and are associated with less

A

“noise.”

274
Q

DF also offers

A

“road-mapping” capability.

275
Q

“Road-mapping” capability is a technique useful in procedures involving

A

guidewire/catheter placement.

276
Q

During the fluoroscopic examination
the image is stored

A

on the monitor, reducing the need for continuous x-ray exposure offering significant reductions in patient and personnel radiation exposure.

277
Q

Device used to control voltage by varying resistance is the

A

Rheostat

278
Q

brightness and contrast controls on the monitor that the radiographer can regulate.

A

different thicknesses and densities are scanned with the image intensifier

279
Q

What is Information not necessary to determine the maximum safe kilovoltage using the appropriate x-ray tube rating chart is the

A

The speed of the imaging system has no impact on the use o a radiographic rating chart.

280
Q
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281
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Q
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Equipment operation and quality control (3 decks)

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