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Gxmo Ohio review Questions and Answers 100% Pass Contrast - The difference between any two adjacent portions of the image Attenuation - Absorption of the X-ray beam by matter Scatter radiation - Part of the X-ray beam that scatters in opposite direction, from the patient. Has less energy than ...

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Contrast - ✔✔The difference between any two adjacent portions of the image


Attenuation - ✔✔Absorption of the X-ray beam by matter


Scatter radiation - ✔✔Part of the X-ray beam that scatters in opposite direction, from the

patient. Has less energy than primary beam. Not easily controlled


Detent - ✔✔Special mechanism that stops the X-ray tube in a specific location.


Trendelenburgs position - ✔✔Flat on back with head lower 15 degrees


Grid - ✔✔Device that absorbs most of the scatter radiation coming off pt, preventing it

from reaching IR. Increases pt exposure.


Floating tabletop - ✔✔Allows the top of X-ray table to move independently, which

makes it easier to align body part


Bucky - ✔✔Grid and pull out tray to hold the IR plate and center it to Central ray


Stationary grid - ✔✔Grid that does not move during exposure




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, When to use a grid? - ✔✔10-12 cm or more in thickness or when kVp greater than 60


Upright cassette holder *UPRIGHT BUCKY* - ✔✔Hold IR in upright position. Mounted

on wall and able to be adjusted for height at 40 or 72 SID


Control console *panel* - ✔✔Where the limited operator sets exposure factors and

Initiates the exposure


Transformer cabinet - ✔✔Used to produce high voltage required for X-ray production


Fundamental rad safety - ✔✔The potential hazard is greater for the limited operator

than the pt because the limited operator is in frequent daily contact


Sources of radiation - ✔✔X-ray tube and any matter that is in the path of the X-ray

beam


Principle source of scatter? - ✔✔The patient


Should the limited be involved in holding patients? - ✔✔No never. Immobilization

devices or the patients family if need be


What should the GXMO do before making an exposure? - ✔✔Perform a safety check.

Make sure the X-ray door is closed. No one in X-ray room. Your completely behind

Barrier. No other IRs in the exposure area.


The source of X-rays? - ✔✔In a very small area inside the X-ray tube.




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