Quiz Questions Practice Flashcards
Which of the following is not a method of X-ray support?
a. Ceiling
b. Floor-to-Ceiling
c. Stationary
d. C-arm
c. Stationary
The rotating anode has _______ to _________ RPM.
3,600 to 10,000 RPM (Rotations Per Minute)
The Target disc is made of 3 layers
- Tungsten/Rhenium
- Molybdenum
- Graphite
X-rays that are emitted through the window of protective housing is called?
Primary beam/Useful Beam
Which statement is true regarding the protective housing of the x-ray tube?
Lined with lead composite to prevent leakage radiation
The protective housing contains ____ to insulate from shock and dissipate heat
Oil
Milliampere (mA) and time (s) controls?
Quantity and Density
Kilovoltage (kV) controls?
-Quality
-Penetrating Power
-Energy
-Contrast and Density
High melting point for tungsten is ?
3410 °C/6170°F
Small focal spot size (FSS) filament uses ______ mA or less
200 mA
Large focal spot size (FSS) filament uses ______ mA or more
300 mA
The ________ surrounds the filament on the cathode side
Focusing Cup
The _________ prevents subsequent electrons from being boiled off due to electrostatic repulsion
Space-Charge Effect
What is the positive side of the x-ray tube called?
Anode
What structure(s) is found on the negative side of the x-ray tube?
A) Dual focus
B) focusing cup
C) coiled wires
D) All of the above
D) All of the Above
