Pregunta 1
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The x-ray intensity is lower on the anode side of the tube because of the:
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Line Focus Principle
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Heel Effect
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Focusing Cup
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Filament Length
Pregunta 2
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Which of the following is (are) true regarding the protective housing of the x-ray tube?
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Provides mechanical support for the x-ray tube.
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Protects the tube from damage.
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Aids in absorbing low energy radiation created within the x-ray tube.
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All of the above
Pregunta 3
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The negative side of the x-ray tube holds the:
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Filament
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Anode
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Target
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Rotor
Pregunta 4
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Tube arcing is caused by:
Pregunta 5
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A dual focus tube has two:
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Anodes
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Filaments
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Rotors
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Stators
Pregunta 6
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An x-ray tube has a tube rating chart to show:
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Housing cooling times
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Anode cooling times
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Maximum exposure times
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Maximum patient doses
Pregunta 7
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This device is located outside the glass envelope:
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Stator
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Rotor
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Focal Spot
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Filament
Pregunta 8
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Which of the following is needed to produce an x-ray?
Pregunta 9
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The tube current is changed by changing the:
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Filament Current
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Anode Voltage
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Focal Spot Size
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Exposure Time
Pregunta 10
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A function of the cathode is to:
Pregunta 11
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The function of the rotor & the stator assembly is to:
Pregunta 12
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Each of the following is a part of the cathode assembly except the:
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Stator
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Filament
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Focusing Cup
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Associated Wiring
Pregunta 13
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Each of the following is a material of choice for the filament except:
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Copper
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Tungsten
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Rhenium
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Molybdenum
Pregunta 14
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Filament materials are chosen for their:
1)High Melting Point
2)Low Melting Point
3)Ability to Vaporize Easily
4)High Atomic Number
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Numbers 1 & 3 only
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Numbers 2 & 3 only
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Numbers 1 & 4 only
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Numbers 2 & 4 only
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Numbers 1, 3, & 4 only
Pregunta 15
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The focusing cup has a _______ charge.
Pregunta 16
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The purpose of the focusing cup is to:
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Alter the filament size
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Group the electrons for their passage to the anode
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Regulate anode rotation speed
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Increase the heat capacity
Pregunta 17
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X-ray production occurs at the:
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Anode
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Cathode
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Filament
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Stator
Pregunta 18
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To extend the x-ray tube life, the technologist should:
1)Perform warm up exposures at the beginning of each day
2)Extend the time that the boost current (prep) button is held down
3)Avoid repeated exposures at or near the tube's capacity
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1 & 2 Only
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1 & 3 Only
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2 & 3 Only
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1, 2, & 3
Pregunta 19
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When the anode angle is less than 45 degrees:
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Effective focal spot is smaller than the actual focal spot
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The actual focal spot of smaller than the effective focal spot
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The angle has no effect on focal spot
Pregunta 20
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The exact point in the x-ray unit where x-ray photons are created in:
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Focusing Cup
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Rotor
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Filament
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Focal Spot
Pregunta 21
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To cover a 14x17 inch field at 40 inch SID, a ________ target angle is required.
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3 Degrees
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5 Degrees
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7 Degrees
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12 Degrees
Pregunta 22
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The use of line focus principle causes a problem known as the ________.
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Anode Heel Effect
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Space Charge Effect
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Quantum Mottle
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Vacuum
Pregunta 23
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The disadvantage of a small target angle is:
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Increased heat distribution & capacity
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Greater field coverage
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A greater anode heel effect
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A more uniform radiographic density
Pregunta 24
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Warming the x-ray tube:
1)Is never necessary
2)Prevents cracking of the anode
3)Helps maintain the vacuum within the tube
Pregunta 25
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Pitting of the anode commonly occurs:
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Consistent low but very long exposures
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Consistent single, high exposures
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Failure to warm up the tube
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All the Above
Pregunta 26
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Anode melt might occur in a specific area on the anode due to:
Pregunta 27
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The anode heel effect:
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Exists because some x-rays are absorbed by the surface of the anode
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Is caused by the charge difference between the anode & cathode
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Depends on the mA & kVp
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Is reduced by dual focal spot
Pregunta 28
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The line focus principle:
Pregunta 29
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To best apply the anode heel effect, the anode should be placed towards which end of the body when performing an AP projection?
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Towards the Knee
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Towards the Hip
Pregunta 30
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The vacuum created within the x-ray tube increase the efficiency of the tube's operation.
Pregunta 31
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The cathode is the positive side of the x-ray tube.
Pregunta 32
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The faster the anode rotation, the better the heat dissipation.
Pregunta 33
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Many x-ray tubes have two filaments:
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Because the second filament can be used as a spare part when the first is burned out
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Provide two focal spots
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To allow cooling of the filament by alternating exposures
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To improve tube cooling by sharing the hear between two filaments
Pregunta 34
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Modern general purpose radiographic equipment uses a stationary anode.
Pregunta 35
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The most common diagnostic radiography target angle is 12 degrees.
Pregunta 36
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The anode disk is composed of several different materials.
Pregunta 37
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Changing the angle of the anode will change the effective focal spot.
Pregunta 38
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One way to extend tube life is by using high mA stations when possible.