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Question 1

What is the function of the tube housing?

Answer 1

It enclosed and supports the X-ray tube, dissipates heat created within the tube, provides electrical insulation, and absorbs any radiation generated by the tube except for the primary beam

Question 2

Requirements of the tube housing from a radiation protection standpoint?

Answer 2

The housing’s ability to absorb anything other than the useful/primary beam from the ionizing radiation created at the anode disk. Eliminate leakage radiation

Question 3

What does the control panel do?

Answer 3

Allows the radiographer to set exposure conditions and select the IR being utilized. It must also positively and clearly indicate when the exposure is taking place. Also must have a short cord to ensure radiographer is behind protective barrier.

Question 4

Exposure conditions

Answer 4

kVp, mAs, time, and mA

Question 5

Mobile units must

Answer 5

Have a chord or control that permits the radiographer to be 6 feet away from the unit

Question 6

Leakage radiation comes from ____ whereas Scatter radiation comes from _____

Answer 6

The tube housing; patient