RTE 1401 EXAM 1 REVIEW Prep
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X-ray Tube
device that produces x-rays
collimator assembly
high intensity lightbulb w/ a mirror
Trendelenburg table
specialized medical table used in surgical procedures
Bucky Mechanism
Grid on x-ray table
control console
allows radiographer to turn system on and off.
Power
main power switch
Cathode
Negative electrode
Anode
Positive electrode
PACS
transmission, viewing, & storage of medical images
Kilovolt peak
kVp. Power of x-ray beam determined by voltage.
Milliampere seconds
mAs. amount of current supplied to x-ray tube.
X-ray tube support
intended to give easy flexible positioning of x-ray tube.
Controls for tube movement
set of handles located between tube & collimator. Grips handles &
releases appropriate locks.
Image receptor system
, a device that converts X-ray photons into a visible image
Computed Radiography (CR)
storage phosphor technology
Digital Radiography (DR)
panel. uses indirect/direct x-ray energy to capture technology
Fluoroscopy
Exam by fluoroscope, flat panel detector.
spot film device
component in fluoroscope, positions film cassette.
diagnostic efficacy
how well test provides accurate diagnosis.
alignment concepts
positioning pt & x-ray beam to create image.
Discuss the control console. (include power, kVp, and mAs)
x-ray generator is the powerhouse. 5 genetic controls are: the
main power, kilovolt peak (kVp), milliampere (mA), timer, and x-
ray tube exposure switch
Discuss mAs value and give an example
when mAs is multiplied by the total exposure time, the total
quantity of x-ray exposure/mAs is the result
EX. 400mA x 0.040= 16 mAs
describe exposure and and discuss rotor-exposure switch.
Exposure: Amount of radiation recieved
Rotor exposure switch: device that begins exposure.
what is a wall mounted bucky system and whats its purpose?
to provide stability for taking X-rays of standing or sitting
patients, improve image quality by reducing scattered
radiation, and increase efficiency for the radiographer by
allowing one-handed, ergonomic adjustments for positioning
Fluoroscopic drape
sterile transparent barrier. protects you and pt from
contamination.
Cassette based
Questions and Answers Latest
Version 2026
X-ray Tube
device that produces x-rays
collimator assembly
high intensity lightbulb w/ a mirror
Trendelenburg table
specialized medical table used in surgical procedures
Bucky Mechanism
Grid on x-ray table
control console
allows radiographer to turn system on and off.
Power
main power switch
Cathode
Negative electrode
Anode
Positive electrode
PACS
transmission, viewing, & storage of medical images
Kilovolt peak
kVp. Power of x-ray beam determined by voltage.
Milliampere seconds
mAs. amount of current supplied to x-ray tube.
X-ray tube support
intended to give easy flexible positioning of x-ray tube.
Controls for tube movement
set of handles located between tube & collimator. Grips handles &
releases appropriate locks.
Image receptor system
, a device that converts X-ray photons into a visible image
Computed Radiography (CR)
storage phosphor technology
Digital Radiography (DR)
panel. uses indirect/direct x-ray energy to capture technology
Fluoroscopy
Exam by fluoroscope, flat panel detector.
spot film device
component in fluoroscope, positions film cassette.
diagnostic efficacy
how well test provides accurate diagnosis.
alignment concepts
positioning pt & x-ray beam to create image.
Discuss the control console. (include power, kVp, and mAs)
x-ray generator is the powerhouse. 5 genetic controls are: the
main power, kilovolt peak (kVp), milliampere (mA), timer, and x-
ray tube exposure switch
Discuss mAs value and give an example
when mAs is multiplied by the total exposure time, the total
quantity of x-ray exposure/mAs is the result
EX. 400mA x 0.040= 16 mAs
describe exposure and and discuss rotor-exposure switch.
Exposure: Amount of radiation recieved
Rotor exposure switch: device that begins exposure.
what is a wall mounted bucky system and whats its purpose?
to provide stability for taking X-rays of standing or sitting
patients, improve image quality by reducing scattered
radiation, and increase efficiency for the radiographer by
allowing one-handed, ergonomic adjustments for positioning
Fluoroscopic drape
sterile transparent barrier. protects you and pt from
contamination.
Cassette based
