X-ray Tube And Control Panel For Urology Techs

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A quiz regarding the very basic X-ray parts needed to be known for Urology techs


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    Primary function of the X-ray imaging system is to convert?
    • A. 

      Electromagnetic energy to electric energy

    • B. 

      Electric energy to electromagnetic energy

    • C. 

      Electric energy to X-rays

    • D. 

      Electromagnetic energy to X-rays

  • 2. 
    Electric current is supplied where?
    • A. 

      X-ray unit

    • B. 

      Diode

    • C. 

      Anode

  • 3. 
    Where does the conversion take place?
    • A. 

      X-ray tube

    • B. 

      Glass envelope

    • C. 

      Filament

  • 4. 
    A Vacuumed tube or diode with two electrodes used to contain cathode and anode
    • A. 

      Cathode

    • B. 

      X-ray tube

    • C. 

      Filament

  • 5. 
    Where are the electron flow producing elements located?
    • A. 

      Within the cathode

    • B. 

      Within the anode

    • C. 

      In the support structure

  • 6. 
    What are the external structures of the X-ray tube?
    • A. 

      Filament and Cathode

    • B. 

      Glass envelope

    • C. 

      Protective housing

    • D. 

      Support structure

    • E. 

      X-ray tube

  • 7. 
    The Cathode The positive side of the X-ray tube and has two primary parts
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 8. 
    What is the Filament part of?
    • A. 

      Cathode

    • B. 

      Glass envelope

    • C. 

      Diode

    • D. 

      Anode

  • 9. 
    Filament is what diameter?
    • A. 

      2mm

    • B. 

      2cm

    • C. 

      2inches

    • D. 

      2 meters

  • 10. 
    How long is the filament?
    • A. 

      1 to 2mm long

    • B. 

      1 to 2cm long

    • C. 

      1 to 2 inches long

    • D. 

      4 to 6 inches long

  • 11. 
    How many amps is needed to emit electrons from the filament?
    • A. 

      At least 3

    • B. 

      At least 4

    • C. 

      At least 5

    • D. 

      7 or more

  • 12. 
    Surrounds the filament and helps contain the space charge
    • A. 

      Anode

    • B. 

      Disk weaver

    • C. 

      Focal point

    • D. 

      Focusing cup

  • 13. 
    Directs the flow of electrons towards the anode
    • A. 

      Focusing cup

    • B. 

      Weaver's disk

    • C. 

      Tungsten

    • D. 

      Rotating Anode

  • 14. 
    The Anode is positive
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 15. 
    Conducts electricity, radiates heat and contains the target
    • A. 

      Anode

    • B. 

      Filament

    • C. 

      X-ray tube

    • D. 

      Cathode

  • 16. 
    What are the two types of anodes?
    • A. 

      Stationary

    • B. 

      Rotating

    • C. 

      Mirror reverted

    • D. 

      Divert

  • 17. 
    Anodes must be?
    • A. 

      Good thermal storage ability

    • B. 

      Good thermal conductor

    • C. 

      Mechanical support for target

    • D. 

      Good electrical conductor

    • E. 

      Has to have a melting point 3000 degrees C or higher

  • 18. 
    Tungsten will melt at what degree?
    • A. 

      3000 C

    • B. 

      3000 F

    • C. 

      3400 F

    • D. 

      3400 C

  • 19. 
    What is the anode made of?
    • A. 

      Copper and brass

    • B. 

      Tungsten and brass

    • C. 

      Copper and Tungsten

    • D. 

      Silver and Tungsten

  • 20. 
    The target is were the electrons strike the anode
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 21. 
    Thermionic emission is electrons being boiled off and creates something called
    • A. 

      Space emissions

    • B. 

      Static charge

    • C. 

      Space charge

  • 22. 
    What is a advantage to a rotating anode?
    • A. 

      Allows Electrons to interact with a larger surface area

    • B. 

      Allows X-rays to interact with a much larger target area

  • 23. 
    What is the focal point
    • A. 

      The tip of the focal cup

    • B. 

      The area on the target from which X-rays are emitted

  • 24. 
    The smaller the focal spot, the better the spatial resolution of the image
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 25. 
    Allows the radiographer to control the X-ray tube current and voltage
    • A. 

      Control booth

    • B. 

      Control console

    • C. 

      Operating console

    • D. 

      Computer controls

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