Fluoroscopy New Update TEST Questions with
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1896
What year was fluoroscopy invented?
Thomas Edison
Who invented fluoroscopy?
1948
What year was the image intensifier invented?
Increased image brightness
What is the principle advantage of the image intensifier?
converts remnant xray beam to light
What is the function of image intensification?
charge-coupled device
Semiconducting device used in fluoroscopic video cameras capable of storing a charge from
light photons striking a photosensitive surface.
12 inches
The distance between the tube and the patient of a fluoroscopy machine.
Fluoroscopy
Allows real-time dynamic visualization of an xray image on a TV monitor.
, under the table
Where is the tube located in a conventional fluoro machine?
above table
Where is the tube located in a remote fluoro room?
.25 mm
How much lead is used in the protective curtain/sliding panel on a fluoro machine?
100mR per hour at a distance of 2 feet
How much exposure would occur if the bucky slot shielding device was not used?
fluoroscopic exposure monitor
An extra monitor clipped to outside of apron which provides an instantaneous, audible indication
of the intensity of secondary radiation.
distortion
What does the shortened SOD add to the image?
.3-.6 mm
What is the typical focal spot used on fluoro machines?
black & white
How does a fluoro image appear as compared to a regular xray image?
0.5-5.0
What is the mA range for fluoro?
100% Correct Answers
1896
What year was fluoroscopy invented?
Thomas Edison
Who invented fluoroscopy?
1948
What year was the image intensifier invented?
Increased image brightness
What is the principle advantage of the image intensifier?
converts remnant xray beam to light
What is the function of image intensification?
charge-coupled device
Semiconducting device used in fluoroscopic video cameras capable of storing a charge from
light photons striking a photosensitive surface.
12 inches
The distance between the tube and the patient of a fluoroscopy machine.
Fluoroscopy
Allows real-time dynamic visualization of an xray image on a TV monitor.
, under the table
Where is the tube located in a conventional fluoro machine?
above table
Where is the tube located in a remote fluoro room?
.25 mm
How much lead is used in the protective curtain/sliding panel on a fluoro machine?
100mR per hour at a distance of 2 feet
How much exposure would occur if the bucky slot shielding device was not used?
fluoroscopic exposure monitor
An extra monitor clipped to outside of apron which provides an instantaneous, audible indication
of the intensity of secondary radiation.
distortion
What does the shortened SOD add to the image?
.3-.6 mm
What is the typical focal spot used on fluoro machines?
black & white
How does a fluoro image appear as compared to a regular xray image?
0.5-5.0
What is the mA range for fluoro?
