AGR-324 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS &
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Electrons are boiled off the ____ and sent to the _____ when taking a radiograph. -
ANSWER✔✔-cathode, anode
Large animal portable units have _______ anodes and are at _____ mA capabilities
compared to small animal, non-portable units. - ANSWER✔✔-Stationary; lower
Which setting is used to control penetration of the x-rays? - ANSWER✔✔-kVp
Which type of anode has less heat build up (better heat dissipation)? - ANSWER✔✔-
Rotating
Using Sante's rule, if a dog abdomen measures 8cm, then kVp should be set as what? -
ANSWER✔✔-56
The anode heel effect means the thicker portion of the patient should be on which side
of the tube? - ANSWER✔✔-Cathode
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, If film is overall too light or too dark, which setting are you evaluating? - ANSWER✔✔-
mA
A film that is completely clear when it comes out of the processor is MOST likely: -
ANSWER✔✔-A film that the mAs was set too high
If a film is too dark overall, the ____ needs to be turned___. - ANSWER✔✔-mA up
If an image has low density and low contrast, it will be too ____ overall, otherwise
known as _____. - ANSWER✔✔-Light; underpenetration
In quality control, kV testing is done with a kilovolt meter. Which of the following
statements is true? - ANSWER✔✔-The typical variance allowed is +/-8% of the station
that is tested.
Which of the following are considered to be part of the inherent filtration of an x-ray
machine?
a. The glass envelope of the tube
b. The mirror inside the collimator
C. The oil surrounding the tube
d. All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-All of the above
The x-ray beam contains:
a. all monochromatic energies
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ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
CORRECT/NEWEST UPDATE
Electrons are boiled off the ____ and sent to the _____ when taking a radiograph. -
ANSWER✔✔-cathode, anode
Large animal portable units have _______ anodes and are at _____ mA capabilities
compared to small animal, non-portable units. - ANSWER✔✔-Stationary; lower
Which setting is used to control penetration of the x-rays? - ANSWER✔✔-kVp
Which type of anode has less heat build up (better heat dissipation)? - ANSWER✔✔-
Rotating
Using Sante's rule, if a dog abdomen measures 8cm, then kVp should be set as what? -
ANSWER✔✔-56
The anode heel effect means the thicker portion of the patient should be on which side
of the tube? - ANSWER✔✔-Cathode
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, If film is overall too light or too dark, which setting are you evaluating? - ANSWER✔✔-
mA
A film that is completely clear when it comes out of the processor is MOST likely: -
ANSWER✔✔-A film that the mAs was set too high
If a film is too dark overall, the ____ needs to be turned___. - ANSWER✔✔-mA up
If an image has low density and low contrast, it will be too ____ overall, otherwise
known as _____. - ANSWER✔✔-Light; underpenetration
In quality control, kV testing is done with a kilovolt meter. Which of the following
statements is true? - ANSWER✔✔-The typical variance allowed is +/-8% of the station
that is tested.
Which of the following are considered to be part of the inherent filtration of an x-ray
machine?
a. The glass envelope of the tube
b. The mirror inside the collimator
C. The oil surrounding the tube
d. All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-All of the above
The x-ray beam contains:
a. all monochromatic energies
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