Chapter 5: The X-ray Imaging System Test Bank>Radiologic Science for Technologists 10th Edition by Bushong

1. The three main parts of the x-ray imaging system are the x-ray tube, _____, and _____. a. protective barrier, tabletop b. operating console, high voltage generator c. rectification circuit, operating console d. crane assembly, tabletop ANS: B The three main parts of the x-ray imaging system are the x-ray tube, operating console, and high voltage generator. DIF: Moderate REF: page 87 OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination room. 2. The operating console contains circuits that are _____. a. both high voltage and low voltage b. high voltage only c. low voltage only d. non-voltage ANS: C The operating console contains circuits that are low voltage only. DIF: Moderate REF: page 87 OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination room. 3. Variations in power distribution to the x-ray machine are corrected by the _____. a. line voltage compensator b. high voltage autotransformer c. full-wave rectifier d. automatic exposure control ANS: A Variations in power distribution to the x-ray machine are corrected by the line voltage compensator. DIF: Moderate REF: page 88 OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination room. 4. The first component to receive power in the x-ray circuit is the _____. a. mA meter b. high voltage transformer c. rectifier d