30 Questions
What part of the x-ray tube is responsible for emitting the electrons for the production of X-Rays?
Filament
Which component of the x-ray tube consists of the anode, stator, and rotor?
Anode Assembly
What is the role of the stator in an electric motor or alternator?
Non-stationary part
Which part of the anode assembly is immobile?
Rotor
What material with an atomic number of 74 is used for soft tissue imaging?
Tungsten
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)
What type of imaging is used to examine internal body and show moving images on a screen?
MRI
Which imaging test involves a large magnet to create three-dimensional images?
Computed Tomography
In what process does a neutral atom gain or lose an electron?
Ionization
Which managerial function involves inspiring and encouraging people to take required action?
Motivating
What is the field of study that creates anatomic images by recording reflected sound waves?
Sonography
Which function of management ensures that action aligns with the established plan-in-action?
Controlling
Which type of x-ray film has a protruding tab to be held between the upper and lower teeth?
Dental film
What does the phosphor layer in an intensifying screen do?
Reflect light towards the film
What is the purpose of the protective layer or supercoat in an intensifying screen?
Support other layers
Which process stops the development process by diluting and washing the developer away with water?
Stop bath
What is the main function of the absorptive layer in an intensifying screen?
Act as a support layer
Which form of light emission ceases within 10^-8 seconds of removing the luminescent energy source?
Phosphorescence
What type of thermal energy transfer involves actual physical movement?
Convection
Which thermal energy transfer involves the flow of energy through a substance from a higher to a lower temperature region?
Conduction
In what form is the energy radiated by solids, liquids, and gases?
Radiation
What allows the calculation of the time necessary for an anode to cool down sufficiently for additional exposure to be taken?
Heat unit
When the rotor is activated, what heats up to the point where electrons boil off?
Thermionic emission
Which interaction occurs when projectile electrons interact with the outer shell of target atoms?
Bremsstrahlung radiation
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
What is the function of boric acid in the processing system?
Controlling the pH of the solution
Where should buffers ideally be located in relation to other areas of the processing system?
Central location, adjacent to the reading room
What is the purpose of the drainage system in the processing system?
Facilitating routine cleaning and maintenance
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
What is the primary purpose of a replenishment system in the processing system?
Maintaining activity and quantity of developer in the tank
Test your knowledge on different types of medical imaging techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, fluoroscopy, and angiography. Learn about the roles of mobile radiography and how X-ray technology is used in operating theatres.
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