Gxmo Ohio review Exam | Verified Exam Questions and Answers | Latest
Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
Contrast
Answer:
The difference between any two adjacent portions of
the image
Question:
Attenuation
Answer:
Absorption of the X-ray beam by matter
Question:
Scatter radiation
Answer:
Part of the X-ray beam that scatters in opposite
direction, from the patient. Has less energy than primary beam. Not easily controlled
Question:
Detent
Answer:
Special mechanism that stops the X-ray tube in a specific
location.
Question:
Trendelenburgs position
Answer:
Flat on back with head lower 15
degrees
Question:
Grid
, Answer:
Device that absorbs most of the scatter radiation coming
off pt, preventing it from reaching IR. Increases pt exposure.
Question:
Floating tabletop
Answer:
Allows the top of X-ray table to move
independently, which makes it easier to align body part
Question:
Bucky
Answer:
Grid and pull out tray to hold the IR plate and center it to
Central ray
Question:
Stationary grid
Answer:
Grid that does not move during exposure
Question:
When to use a grid?
Answer:
10-12 cm or more in thickness or when kVp
greater than 60
Question:
Upright cassette holder *UPRIGHT BUCKY*
Answer:
Hold IR in
upright position. Mounted on wall and able to be adjusted for height at 40 or 72 SID
Question:
Control console *panel*
Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
Contrast
Answer:
The difference between any two adjacent portions of
the image
Question:
Attenuation
Answer:
Absorption of the X-ray beam by matter
Question:
Scatter radiation
Answer:
Part of the X-ray beam that scatters in opposite
direction, from the patient. Has less energy than primary beam. Not easily controlled
Question:
Detent
Answer:
Special mechanism that stops the X-ray tube in a specific
location.
Question:
Trendelenburgs position
Answer:
Flat on back with head lower 15
degrees
Question:
Grid
, Answer:
Device that absorbs most of the scatter radiation coming
off pt, preventing it from reaching IR. Increases pt exposure.
Question:
Floating tabletop
Answer:
Allows the top of X-ray table to move
independently, which makes it easier to align body part
Question:
Bucky
Answer:
Grid and pull out tray to hold the IR plate and center it to
Central ray
Question:
Stationary grid
Answer:
Grid that does not move during exposure
Question:
When to use a grid?
Answer:
10-12 cm or more in thickness or when kVp
greater than 60
Question:
Upright cassette holder *UPRIGHT BUCKY*
Answer:
Hold IR in
upright position. Mounted on wall and able to be adjusted for height at 40 or 72 SID
Question:
Control console *panel*
