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How are spatial resolution and sensitivity related for a given detector?
How are spatial resolution and sensitivity related for a given detector?
- They are directly proportional
- They are not related
- They are inversely proportional (correct)
- They are both constant
What factor affects spatial resolution in the context of an intraoperative probe?
What factor affects spatial resolution in the context of an intraoperative probe?
- Battery check
- Detected activity
- Scattering medium (correct)
- Energy window setting
What is the purpose of verifying the energy window setting before using an intraoperative probe with multiple radionuclides?
What is the purpose of verifying the energy window setting before using an intraoperative probe with multiple radionuclides?
- To ensure proper operation (correct)
- To affect spatial resolution
- To improve sensitivity
- To perform constancy testing
What is the recommended frequency for calibrating semiconductor detectors?
What is the recommended frequency for calibrating semiconductor detectors?
Which radionuclide is recommended for constancy testing of an intraoperative probe?
Which radionuclide is recommended for constancy testing of an intraoperative probe?
What is the purpose of the amplifier gain tweaking during calibration?
What is the purpose of the amplifier gain tweaking during calibration?
Why is checking the energy window visually not feasible for most intraoperative probes?
Why is checking the energy window visually not feasible for most intraoperative probes?
What problem might be indicated by a lower than expected constancy reading in intraoperative probes?
What problem might be indicated by a lower than expected constancy reading in intraoperative probes?
What is the purpose of extraneous radiation source in detector's line of sight troubleshooting procedure?
What is the purpose of extraneous radiation source in detector's line of sight troubleshooting procedure?
Why is it important to test the probe's performance annually?
Why is it important to test the probe's performance annually?
What effect does a scattering medium, such as tissue, have on spatial resolution in the context of an intraoperative probe?
What effect does a scattering medium, such as tissue, have on spatial resolution in the context of an intraoperative probe?
How are spatial resolution and sensitivity related for a given detector in the context of an intraoperative probe?
How are spatial resolution and sensitivity related for a given detector in the context of an intraoperative probe?
What is the recommended radionuclide for constancy testing of an intraoperative probe, and why is it recommended?
What is the recommended radionuclide for constancy testing of an intraoperative probe, and why is it recommended?
Why is it important to verify the energy window setting before using an intraoperative probe with multiple radionuclides?
Why is it important to verify the energy window setting before using an intraoperative probe with multiple radionuclides?
What is the purpose of calibrating semiconductor detectors quarterly or semiannually?
What is the purpose of calibrating semiconductor detectors quarterly or semiannually?
Why is it challenging to visually check the energy window of most intraoperative probes?
Why is it challenging to visually check the energy window of most intraoperative probes?
What problem might be indicated by a lower than expected constancy reading in intraoperative probes?
What problem might be indicated by a lower than expected constancy reading in intraoperative probes?
In the context of semiconductor detectors, what is the purpose of a daily constancy check?
In the context of semiconductor detectors, what is the purpose of a daily constancy check?
Why are most intraoperative probes not equipped with a multichannel analyzer display?
Why are most intraoperative probes not equipped with a multichannel analyzer display?
What is the purpose of the recommended quality control test for checking battery daily in semiconductor probes?
What is the purpose of the recommended quality control test for checking battery daily in semiconductor probes?
What is the impact on spatial resolution if a scattering medium like tissue lies between the detector and the radiation source?
What is the impact on spatial resolution if a scattering medium like tissue lies between the detector and the radiation source?
What does the operator need to remember about the probe's 'view' of the patient's tissue?
What does the operator need to remember about the probe's 'view' of the patient's tissue?
How are spatial resolution and sensitivity related for a given detector in the context of an intraoperative probe?
How are spatial resolution and sensitivity related for a given detector in the context of an intraoperative probe?
What is the impact on spatial resolution and sensitivity if there is a change that improves sensitivity in a given detector?
What is the impact on spatial resolution and sensitivity if there is a change that improves sensitivity in a given detector?
What is the purpose of calibrating semiconductor detectors quarterly or semiannually?
What is the purpose of calibrating semiconductor detectors quarterly or semiannually?
Why are most intraoperative probes not equipped with a multichannel analyzer display?
Why are most intraoperative probes not equipped with a multichannel analyzer display?
In the context of semiconductor detectors, what is the purpose of a daily constancy check?
In the context of semiconductor detectors, what is the purpose of a daily constancy check?
What problem might be indicated by a lower than expected constancy reading in intraoperative probes?
What problem might be indicated by a lower than expected constancy reading in intraoperative probes?
What is the recommended radionuclide for constancy testing of an intraoperative probe, and why is it recommended?
What is the recommended radionuclide for constancy testing of an intraoperative probe, and why is it recommended?
Why is checking the energy window visually not feasible for most intraoperative probes?
Why is checking the energy window visually not feasible for most intraoperative probes?
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