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What is the primary function of General Radiography in medical imaging?
What is the primary function of General Radiography in medical imaging?
- To produce an image of the outside of the body
- To treat broken or fractured bones
- To perform routine diagnostics and produce an image of the inside of the body (correct)
- To diagnose skin diseases
What type of radiation are X-rays classified as?
What type of radiation are X-rays classified as?
- Ionizing radiation (correct)
- Non-ionizing radiation
- High-energy radiation
- Visible light radiation
What is the purpose of the bucky in an X-ray diagnostic system?
What is the purpose of the bucky in an X-ray diagnostic system?
- To generate X-rays
- To support the examination table
- To hold the photographic cassette (correct)
- To hold the X-ray tube
Why do bones show up as lighter shades of grey in an X-ray image?
Why do bones show up as lighter shades of grey in an X-ray image?
What happens to an atom when it interacts with ionizing radiation?
What happens to an atom when it interacts with ionizing radiation?
What is the purpose of radiation protection devices in an X-ray diagnostic system?
What is the purpose of radiation protection devices in an X-ray diagnostic system?
What is the main reason X-ray machines are used to image dense tissues like bones and teeth?
What is the main reason X-ray machines are used to image dense tissues like bones and teeth?
What is the purpose of the X-ray generator in an X-ray diagnostic system?
What is the purpose of the X-ray generator in an X-ray diagnostic system?
What happens to the radiation as it passes through the body in an X-ray diagnostic system?
What happens to the radiation as it passes through the body in an X-ray diagnostic system?
What is the main component of an X-ray diagnostic system that produces the X-ray image?
What is the main component of an X-ray diagnostic system that produces the X-ray image?
What is the purpose of the cassettes in an X-ray diagnostic system?
What is the purpose of the cassettes in an X-ray diagnostic system?
Why are darkroom equipment and supplies necessary in an X-ray diagnostic system?
Why are darkroom equipment and supplies necessary in an X-ray diagnostic system?
Flashcards
General Radiography
General Radiography
Medical imaging method using X-rays to create images of the inside of the body.
X-rays
X-rays
Highly penetrating radiation that can remove electrons from atoms, causing ionization.
X-ray Absorption
X-ray Absorption
Dense tissues like bone and teeth absorb more X-rays, appearing lighter on the image.
X-ray Imaging Process
X-ray Imaging Process
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X-ray Tube
X-ray Tube
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X-ray Generator
X-ray Generator
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Tube Stand
Tube Stand
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Examination Table
Examination Table
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Bucky
Bucky
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Control Unit
Control Unit
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X-ray Cassette
X-ray Cassette
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Radiation Protection Devices
Radiation Protection Devices
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Study Notes
General Radiography and X-rays
- General radiography is the most fundamental form of medical imaging, used for routine diagnostics to produce X-ray images of the inside of the body.
What are X-rays?
- X-rays are highly penetrating, ionizing radiation with enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from an atom's orbit, causing the atom to become charged or ionized.
- X-rays are used to take images of dense tissues such as bones and teeth because they absorb radiation more than soft tissues.
How X-rays Work
- X-rays radiated from a source pass through the body and onto a photographic cassette.
- Areas where radiation is absorbed show up as lighter shades of grey, used to diagnose broken or fractured bones.
Components of an X-ray Diagnostic System
- X-ray tube, X-ray generator, tube stand, examination table, bucky, and control unit.
- Cassettes, intensifying screens, and film.
- Darkroom equipment and other supplies for processing the exposed film.
- Radiation protection devices.
Note
- Ionizing radiation is radiation with enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from an atom's orbit, causing the atom to become charged or ionized.
General Radiography and X-rays
- General radiography is the most fundamental form of medical imaging, used for routine diagnostics to produce X-ray images of the inside of the body.
What are X-rays?
- X-rays are highly penetrating, ionizing radiation with enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from an atom's orbit, causing the atom to become charged or ionized.
- X-rays are used to take images of dense tissues such as bones and teeth because they absorb radiation more than soft tissues.
How X-rays Work
- X-rays radiated from a source pass through the body and onto a photographic cassette.
- Areas where radiation is absorbed show up as lighter shades of grey, used to diagnose broken or fractured bones.
Components of an X-ray Diagnostic System
- X-ray tube, X-ray generator, tube stand, examination table, bucky, and control unit.
- Cassettes, intensifying screens, and film.
- Darkroom equipment and other supplies for processing the exposed film.
- Radiation protection devices.
Note
- Ionizing radiation is radiation with enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from an atom's orbit, causing the atom to become charged or ionized.
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Learn about the fundamental principles of radiography, including the properties of X-rays and how they interact with the body to produce medical images.
