PHYS 650 Chapter 6: The X-ray Tube Test Bank

1. The most widely used support structure for the x-ray tube is the _____. a. C-arm b. floor-to-ceiling mount c. ceiling support system d. floor support system ANS: C The most widely used support structure for the x-ray tube is the ceiling support system. DIF: Easy REF: page 105 OBJ: Describe the general design of the support structure for the x-ray tube. 2. The external structure of the x-ray tube includes the support structure, the protective housing, and the _____. a. anode b. cathode c. glass envelope d. focusing cup ANS: C The external structure of the x-ray tube includes the support structure, the protective housing, and the glass envelope. DIF: Easy REF: page 107 OBJ: List the external components that house the tube. 3. As an x-ray tube ages, the inside can become coated with tungsten, which can cause _____ in the tube. a. convection b. anode pitting c. off-focus radiation d. arcing ANS: D Tungsten coating within the tube can cause arcing. DIF: Moderate REF: page 107 OBJ: Identify one of the causes of tube failure from age. 4. The negative side of the x-ray tube holds the _____. a. filament b. anode c. target d. rotor ANS: A The negative side of the x-ray t