RSAP Learning Outcome #1

A technologist can control the quality or energy of the x-rays striking the patient by adjusting the _________.

• mA

• kVp

• Rectification

• Anode material

All of the following are main components of an x-ray system EXCEPT:

• High voltage generator

• X-ray tube

• Operating console

• Grid

What is the purpose of the main circuit?

• Produce x-rays

• Supply low current to heat the x-ray tube filament

• Ends the x-ray exposure

• Creates appropriate thermionically emitted electron cloud

What tube suspension system is the most versatile?

• Mobile system

• Floor suspension system

• Floor to ceiling suspension system

• Overhead suspension system

All of the following are x-ray tube tabletop characteristics EXCEPT:

• No crevices

• Uniformly radiopaque

• Easy to clean

• Hard to scratch

What is the BEST way to reduce voluntary motion?

• Use a shorter exposure time

• Increase kVp

• Communication

• Decrease mA

What is the purpose of the filament circuit?

• Stops the x-ray exposure

• Supplies the x-ray tube with properly modified power

• Produce x-rays

• Creates the appropriate thermionically emitted electron cloud

What is the most common material that is used to make up a x-ray table?

• Barium sulfate

• Stainless steel

• Carbon fiber

• Lead

What infant image immobilizer is used when performing a chest x-ray?

• Octo-stop

• Bunny wrap

• Pigg-o-stat

• Pedi-positioner

True or False: A compression band can be used to achieve better subject density on images.

• True

• False