Exam 1 (Selective, Compensatory filtration, and Tube failure) Flashcards
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Function of selective/compensating filtration
Improves film quality by compensating for the patients varied thickness’ to produce a better image
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
How does selective/compensating filtration improve the film quality?
Attenuates part of the beam to lessen intensity to the thinner parts (and reduces radiation before it strikes the patient)
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
______ are placed on the front of the beam limiting device and are usually made of aluminum or copper
Portal filters
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
T/F Selective filters are not necessary with spinal radiography
FALSE
Selective filters are necessary for full spine films and most A-P & lateral thoracic films
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
T/F Selective filters can be used when X-raying feet to filter toes. It does produce a line between filtered and unfiltered parts (unless the line is tapered)
TRUE
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
_________ have a gradual decrease in thickness that produces no line of demarcation between filtered and unfiltered areas
Wedge Filter Taper (part of Wedge Filter System)
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
What is the Nolan Filter System?
A system of variable filters that use multiple pieces of aluminum and copper of different thicknesses to create more versatile selective filters
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Refers to the use of beam attenuation after the beam intensity has passed through the patient, therefore, adding unneeded exposure
Underpart filters
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Underpart filters and mostly used in the form of _________ and often used for ___________ films
Split screens Full spine
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
What can cause the anode to melt?
Failure of the tube leading to wearing down the ball bearings in the anode causing the surface to melt
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
How to prevent the anode from melting
Limit the time that you hold the rotor button down to prevent increased thermionic emission (excessive exposures cause anode pitting)
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Charts that come with all X-ray machines
Tube rating chart
Tube cooling chart
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Unit used for some calculations of the tube rating or tube cooling chart
Heat Units (HU)
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
How to calculate HU
mA * time * kV = HU Ex: 100 mA 0.5 sec 50 kV
100 * 0.5 * 50 = HU
HU = 2500
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
If the tube hasn’t been used for a number of hours, a tube _______ is recommended before making a large exposure
Warm up
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Function of the warm up
Prevents thermal shock to the anode which can cause your anode to crack or more likely the anode stem to crack and break off
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
If you need to increase the mAs, do it with either the _______ or _______
mA station or time
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
A ____ mA setting will lessen tube stress
Lower
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
A ______ time will allow less patient motion
Shorter
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
T/F Most all machines will automatically prevent harmful exposures or if the exposure would overload the tube
TRUE
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Transformers and rectifiers found in generators require ____ volts and ___ amps
220 volts
100 amps
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Part of a generator that changes the incoming current from volts to kilovolts
Transformer
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Alternate names for the high voltage transformer of a generator
Step up transformer
High voltage circuit
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Converts amps to milliamps
Filament circuit
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
T/F 1/10 of an amp is a milliamp
FALSE
1/1000th of an amp = 1 milliamp
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
What is the mA and kV usually used for an office setting?
40-125 kV
50-300 mA
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Alternate names for the filament circuit
Filament transformer
Low voltage circuit
Step down transformer
Exam 1 (Selective/Compensatory Filtration, and Tube Failure)
Changes the current from AC to DC
Rectifiers