Medical Imaging and Radiography Quiz

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What part of the x-ray tube is responsible for emitting the electrons for the production of X-Rays?

Stationary Anode

Rotor

Filament (correct)

Stator

Which component of the x-ray tube consists of the anode, stator, and rotor?

Rotor

Stator

Actual Focal Spot

Anode Assembly (correct)

What is the role of the stator in an electric motor or alternator?

Immobile Anode Assembly

Controls Leakage Radiation

Rotating Anode

Non-stationary part (correct)

Which part of the anode assembly is immobile?

Rotor Signup and view all the answers

What material with an atomic number of 74 is used for soft tissue imaging?

Tungsten Signup and view all the answers

What principle explains why radiation intensity is greater on the cathode side due to the geometry of the angled anode target?

Line-Focus Principle (Goetze Principle) Signup and view all the answers

What type of imaging is used to examine internal body and show moving images on a screen?

MRI Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging test involves a large magnet to create three-dimensional images?

Computed Tomography Signup and view all the answers

In what process does a neutral atom gain or lose an electron?

Ionization Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial function involves inspiring and encouraging people to take required action?

Motivating Signup and view all the answers

What is the field of study that creates anatomic images by recording reflected sound waves?

Sonography Signup and view all the answers

Which function of management ensures that action aligns with the established plan-in-action?

Controlling Signup and view all the answers

Which type of x-ray film has a protruding tab to be held between the upper and lower teeth?

Dental film Signup and view all the answers

What does the phosphor layer in an intensifying screen do?

Reflect light towards the film Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the protective layer or supercoat in an intensifying screen?

Support other layers Signup and view all the answers

Which process stops the development process by diluting and washing the developer away with water?

Stop bath Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the absorptive layer in an intensifying screen?

Act as a support layer Signup and view all the answers

Which form of light emission ceases within 10^-8 seconds of removing the luminescent energy source?

Phosphorescence Signup and view all the answers

What type of thermal energy transfer involves actual physical movement?

Convection Signup and view all the answers

Which thermal energy transfer involves the flow of energy through a substance from a higher to a lower temperature region?

Conduction Signup and view all the answers

In what form is the energy radiated by solids, liquids, and gases?

Radiation Signup and view all the answers

What allows the calculation of the time necessary for an anode to cool down sufficiently for additional exposure to be taken?

Heat unit Signup and view all the answers

When the rotor is activated, what heats up to the point where electrons boil off?

Thermionic emission Signup and view all the answers

Which interaction occurs when projectile electrons interact with the outer shell of target atoms?

Bremsstrahlung radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sulphurization as a preservative in the processing system?

To reduce sludging by preventing aluminum salts from precipitating out of solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of boric acid in the processing system?

Controlling the pH of the solution Signup and view all the answers

Where should buffers ideally be located in relation to other areas of the processing system?

Central location, adjacent to the reading room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the drainage system in the processing system?

Facilitating routine cleaning and maintenance Signup and view all the answers

How is image quality maintained in the processing system in terms of temperature control?

By installing an immersion heater with a thermostat to maintain temperature within 0.5 Degrees C Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a replenishment system in the processing system?

Maintaining activity and quantity of developer in the tank Signup and view all the answers