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diagnostic imaging questions with correct answersWhen developing a technique chart, the four factors that must remain
constant are Correct Answer-focal film distance, cassette type, film,
developing, processing
The _____________________ setting controls the quantity of electrons
boiled off the filament in the x-ray tube. Correct Answer-mA
______________________ is the radiographic quality factor that
regulates the energy of the x-ray beam. Correct Answer-kVp
Any radiation capable of displacing electrons from atoms or molecules,
producing ions is called _____________ _____________ Correct
Answer-Ionizing radiation
A high kVp setting results in ___ radiographic contrast. Correct Answer-
low radiographic contrast.
Given the following information, calculate the mA.
Time=0.3 seconds
60 mAs Correct Answer-200
______________ radiography allows the x-ray tube to be coupled to a
specialized receiver that changes x-rays into electrical signals. The
image is digitized and displayed on a computer screen. Correct Answer-
Digital
, Given the following information, calculate the mA.
Time = 0.5 sec.
mAs = 50 Correct Answer-100
The unit used to measure the absorbed does of ionizing radiation is the
_________. Correct Answer-rad
A _____________ anode moves to help aid in dissipation of heat
Correct Answer-rotating
Both [__] and x-rays are generated when [__] collide with the metal
[__]. Correct Answer-Both heat and x-rays are generated when electrons
collide with the metal anode
Calculate the mAs given the following settings: 100 mA 1/60 sec.
Correct Answer-1.7
The shorter the wavelength, the _____________________ the energy of
the x-ray beam and the greater the penetrating power of the x-rays.
Correct Answer-greater
According to the Heel effect, the x-ray beam is more instense on the
______________________ side of the x-ray tube. Correct Answer-
cathode
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