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