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What is the typical layout of a CT scanner room?
What is the typical layout of a CT scanner room?
- 1- Imaging Room, 2- Observation Room, 3- Control Room
- 1- Screening Room, 2- Diagnostic Room, 3- Treatment Room
- 1- Scanning Room, 2- Computer Room, 3- Operator’s Room (correct)
- 1- Reception Room, 2- Waiting Room, 3- Examination Room
Where are the monitoring and controls for the CT machine typically located?
Where are the monitoring and controls for the CT machine typically located?
- In a separate building
- In the same room as the CT machine
- In a neighboring room (correct)
- In the scanning room
What is the purpose of the shielding requirement for the CT scanner room?
What is the purpose of the shielding requirement for the CT scanner room?
- To protect against CT x-rays of 140 kVp (correct)
- To regulate the temperature inside the room
- To block external noise from entering the room
- To control the lighting conditions in the room
Which room should be large in order to house the gantry, table, accessories, and emergency materials?
Which room should be large in order to house the gantry, table, accessories, and emergency materials?
The size of the CT scanning room is not important as long as all the equipment fits inside.
The size of the CT scanning room is not important as long as all the equipment fits inside.
CT scanning rooms typically have at least three rooms to house the various sections of the scanner.
CT scanning rooms typically have at least three rooms to house the various sections of the scanner.
What is required for installing a CT machine?
What is required for installing a CT machine?
The entrance door to the CT scanning room requires 1.5 mm or less shielding for CT x-rays of 140 kVp.
The entrance door to the CT scanning room requires 1.5 mm or less shielding for CT x-rays of 140 kVp.
CT machines can be installed without specialized wire and cable management.
CT machines can be installed without specialized wire and cable management.
The scanning room is typically located adjacent to the operator's room.
The scanning room is typically located adjacent to the operator's room.
