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1
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What is the inverse square law a result of?

A

Divergence

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2
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What is the binding energy of a K shell electron in a tungsten atom?

A

69.5 keV

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3
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Why does the anode heel affect occur?

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Because of x-ray absorption in the anode

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4
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Why is molybdenum used for the anode stem?

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It is a poor thermal conductor

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5
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What is thermionic emission?

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The heating of the filament that leads to the release of electrons

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6
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What occurs through the vacuum to the glass envelope?

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Radiation

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7
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What occurs through the oil to the casing?

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Convection

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8
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Describe how to undertake and light beam diaphragm test

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Requires a test tool and IR
Use normal FID, collimate to the test tool
Lower exposure and expose
Check alignment meets requirements

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9
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What is FID?

A

Focus to image receptor distance

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10
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What is the function of a scintillator?

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Converts x-rays to light

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11
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What is the function of a semiconductor chip?

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Converts light into electrical signal

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12
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Describe fibre optic in reference to indirect DR

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Transmits light to CCD chip and stops x-rays being produced

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13
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What would happen if only scatter radiation reached the IR

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Image contrast would be low

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14
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What is the main reason to use a grid?

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Improve image contrast

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15
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Describe Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE)

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A measure of the percentage of x-rays that hit the detector that are absorbed

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16
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What is an RPS and what is their role?

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Radiation Protection Supervisor
Oversee QA, ensuring equipment and PPE is safe for use
Dealing with radiation incidents
Dose monitoring and TLDs
Risk assesment

17
Q

What is a critical examination and what is its purpose?

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An examination of x-ray equipment
Ensures all safety features and warning devices work correctly

18
Q

What is equivalent dose?

A

The dose quantity representing the stochastic effects of radiation on the body

19
Q

What are some qualities of a radiation detector?

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Small size
Waterproof
Accurate
Unaffected by prescence of detector

20
Q

What is the Dose area product?

A

Method of radiation dose monitoring
Radiation dose received by a patient