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What is generic equipment?
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Components that are common to all types of radiographic roomsRadiographic table, x-ray tube, collimator, cassette tray, overhead tubercrane support
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What do x-ray tubes produce?
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X-rays
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What are the (2) major parts of the x-ray tube?
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Anode (Positive Electrode)Cathode (Negative Electrode)
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What are the (5) components common to all radiographic rooms?
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X-ray tubeCollimatorTableControl PanelTube Stands
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What does the x-ray tube convert it's energy into?
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X-rays and heatAbout .6% is used to produce the x-rays the rest is used to produce heat
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What is the name for the number of x-rays taken?
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MAs (Quantity)
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What is the name for the energy of x-rays produced?
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KVp (Quality)
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 Name the parts of an x-ray tube |
RotorStrator coilsRotating AnodeGlass envelopeFocusing CupFilamentWindowTarget
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What controls the size and shape of the x-ray beam?
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Lead shutters
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What are the anode and cathode supplied with?
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Electrical energy
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How efficient is an x-ray machine at producing energy?
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Lousy
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Where are adjustments for mAs and kVp made?
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At the control panel
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How fast are the electrons moving from the filament to the target?
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Half the speed of light
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What is a collimator?
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An x-ray limiting device
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What is the act of "Collimating"?
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To reduce the size of the x-ray field; to make smaller
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