Identify These Radiology Equipment Flashcards

Chapter 8

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What is generic equipment?
Components that are common to all types of radiographic roomsRadiographic table, x-ray tube, collimator, cassette tray, overhead tubercrane support
What do x-ray tubes produce?
X-rays
What are the (2) major parts of the x-ray tube?
Anode (Positive Electrode)Cathode (Negative Electrode)
What are the (5) components common to all radiographic rooms?
X-ray tubeCollimatorTableControl PanelTube Stands
What does the x-ray tube convert it's energy into?
X-rays and heatAbout .6% is used to produce the x-rays the rest is used to produce heat
What is the name for the number of x-rays taken?
MAs (Quantity)
What is the name for the energy of x-rays produced?
KVp (Quality)
Question 8
Name the parts of an x-ray tube
RotorStrator coilsRotating AnodeGlass envelopeFocusing CupFilamentWindowTarget
What controls the size and shape of the x-ray beam?
Lead shutters
What are the anode and cathode supplied with?
Electrical energy
How efficient is an x-ray machine at producing energy?
Lousy
Where are adjustments for mAs and kVp made?
At the control panel
How fast are the electrons moving from the filament to the target?
Half the speed of light
What is a collimator?
An x-ray limiting device
What is the act of "Collimating"?
To reduce the size of the x-ray field; to make smaller