EXAMINATION
B. absorbs backscatter x-rays - answers✔✔1. The PSP cassette is backed by aluminum that
A. reflects x-rays
B. absorbs backscatter x-rays
C. captures the image
D. transmits x-rays
C. Felt material - answers✔✔2. Which one of the following serves to protect against static build-
up, dust collection, and mechanical damage to the imaging plate?
A. Aluminum backing
B. Lightweight plastic
C. Felt material
D. Cassette front
C. active - answers✔✔3. The layer of the imaging plate that traps electrons during exposure is
the ______ layer
A. protective
B. reflective
C. active
D. support
, B. color - answers✔✔4. The imaging plate layer that absorbs stimulating light and reflects
emitted light is the ______ layer
A. active
B. color
C. reflective
D. backing
D. sends light in a forward direction - answers✔✔5. The reflective layer
A. absorbs and reduces static
B. gives the imaging sheet strength
C. protects the back of the cassette
D. sends light in a forward direction
B. patient identifier - answers✔✔6. The purpose of the barcode label is to match the image
information with the
A. imaging plate
B. patient identifier
C. technologist
D. radiographic room
C. barium fluorohalide - answers✔✔7. The phosphor layer is made of phosphors from the
______ family
A. barium sulfate
B. halide calcium
C. barium fluorohalide
D. calcium fluorohalide