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Ct review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In order for x-ray photon to be measured? | detector chamber, absorbed, converted to a measurable event |
| Analog to digital converter | system component converts the projection attenuation data into digital form for array processor |
| parts of CT tube | tungsten target,anode,filament |
| commands from technologist are rec'd by | operator console |
| Increased ___ will give increase penetration | Kv |
| What control does the operator have over the x-rays in a CT exam? | energy level and quantity of x-ray can be selected |
| Common standard that is used in all digital medical equipment, used for transfer and viewing | DICOM |
| cathode filament | determines size of focal spot |
| continuous rotation scanners | made helical imaging possible |
| CT scanner,viewing console,printers (clients) | Clients- any device that might need to access the images |
| 3 parts to operator console | monitor,keyboard,graphic input device |