Ultrasound Machine

Question 1

where radiation comes from

Answer 1

source

Question 2

source of radiation in ultrasound

Answer 2

probes

Question 3

each probe has different purpose.

TF

Answer 3

True

Question 4

before doing the probes, we need to apply the what

Answer 4

transducer gel

Question 5

its purpose is to reduce friction in probese

Answer 5

transducer gel or acoustic gel

Question 6

transducer gel is usually warm

TF

Answer 6

false it is cold

Question 7

procedure for ultrasound

Answer 7

1. know the procedure
2. remove any obstructions
3. transducer to reduce friction and clear image

Question 8

it comes from the word gonad, meaning reproductive system

Answer 8

gonadal shielding

Question 9

this shielding is useed for btoh males and femalees

Answer 9

gonadal shielding

Question 10

shields not only the gonads, but also other sensitive organs such as the spleen

Answer 10

lead apron

Question 11

the purpose of these is to reduce the radiation interaction of our bodies. however, it does not entirely protect us

Answer 11

shield

Question 12

where the viewbox is. this is where you can see the images

Answer 12

negatoscope

Question 13

this is where you view images after processing

Answer 13

negatoscope

Question 14

if its dark you cannot see anything in the negatoscope.

TF

Answer 14

true

Question 15

do not leave patients in wheelchair unattended, even more when it is unlocked.

Answer 15

wheelchair

Question 16

in terms of transfer, how should a wheel chair be moved.

Answer 16

parallel

Question 17

this is where we manipulate technical factors

Answer 17

control console

Question 18

this is where we shoot xrays

Answer 18

control console

Question 19

the purpose of the window or lead glass in control console is to reduce what

Answer 19

radiation interaction for the controller of the console

Question 20

parts of portable x-ray machine

Answer 20

switch
x-ray tube
beam restrictor

Question 21

types of xray switch

Answer 21

half and full switch

Question 22

this is what we use when we expose radiation

Answer 22

switch

Question 23

it is used to gather x-ray energy

Answer 23

half push or half switch

Question 24

it is used to exppose the patient to the x-ray. to balls the patient with x ray

Answer 24

full push/ fulll switch

Question 25

this is where x ray goes out of

Answer 25

x ray tube

Question 26

the light that we see in x ray

Answer 26

beam restrictor

Question 27

how does the light changes in x ray depending on the need of the patient

Answer 27

smaller or bigger

Question 28

it is the device designed to control and minimize scatter radiation by limiting the x-ray field size to only the anatomy of interest.

Answer 28

beam resetrictor

Question 29

there needs to be allowance for the x ray beam for what

Answer 29

to avoid shortage of image that will result in repeat exposure.

Question 30

x ray procedure for patients

Answer 30

1. know the procedure
2. remove obstructions
3. move the arms to the side.

Question 31

different kinds of position of the patient, different body parts to be evaluated

Answer 31

positioning chart

Question 32

each projection or procedure has its own purpose. it depends on what we need to evaluate

Answer 32

positioning chart

Question 33

this is where we put the film cassette

Answer 33

vertical cassette holder (vchs)

Question 34

image receptor

Answer 34

receivere of radiation

Question 35

inside of this is a film

Answer 35

cassette

Question 36

each cassette has different purpose: enumerate

Answer 36

10x12 - head
14x14 - chest
14x17 - pelvis, thigh (longest so diagonal)
17x17 - biggest

Question 37

cassette ideal for head

Answer 37

10x12

Question 38

cassette for chest

Answer 38

14x14

Question 39

cassette for pelvis and thigh

Answer 39

14x17

Question 40

biggest cassette

Answer 40

17x17

Question 41

this part of x ray is very sensitive to light

Answer 41

film

Question 42

to manipulate the flow of electricity so it won’t overload

Answer 42

transformer

Question 43

dark room procedure in developing film

Answer 43

1 - wet film with water
2 - dip the film to the developer solution
3 - wet the film with water
4 - dip the film to the fixer solution (vinegar)
5 - wet the film with water
6 - dry

Question 44

different chemicals have their own different purposes for making the images visible

Answer 44

true

Question 45

make sure all white light is not present before reloading the film

Answer 45

true

Question 46

pwede red light pero make sure na di siya maeexpose ng matagal

Answer 46

true

Question 47

red has the lowest energy output of all the colors with violet being the strongest

Answer 47

truee

Question 48

if the film is exposed to light, the image will result as dark or overexposed.

Answer 48

true

Question 49

no white light should be present when film laoding

Answer 49

true

Question 50

is there a maximum time in film loading?

Answer 50

no

Question 51

all films are sensitive to light, and those that are not sensitive are digital based cassette/receptors

Answer 51

true

Question 52

this is where you put the name of patient in xray

Answer 52

blocker