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VET 246 Week 1
Diagnostic x-ray production
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| X-ray unit | Cannot share power line or power source with ANYTHING Made up of 3 components: - Control panel (generator) - Collimation controls - X-ray tube |
| Control Panel (Generator) | Controls kVp, mA, and Time |
| Collimation controls | Controls collimation, positioning May be combined with the control panel |
| X-ray tube | 3 main components: - Cathode and filament - Anode and rotator - Focal spot/Target |
| Anode can be _____ or _____ | rotating; stationary |
| _____ and _____ work together to produce x-rays. | Cathode; anode |
| The anode consumes the electrons to complete the electrical circuit and produces x-rays as a ______ | by-product |
| Only ___ of x-rays are produced while ____ heat is produced | 1%; 99% |
| X-rays are only created during ______ | "exposure" |
| The ____ concentrates and directs the x-rays to the patient | Focal spot/Target |
| The anode is usually composed of ____ and it _____ heat while conducting energy. | tungsten, dissipates |
| Most anodes are angled at ___ degrees | 11 |
| If you change the angle of the anode, you change the ____ of the beam. | width/focus |
| Normally, heat is dissipated in _____ | less than a minute |
| Heat bloom | Occurs when exposures occur in rapid succession, resulting in the focal spot dissipates heat to the surrounding anode |
| The bevel on the anode directs more x-rays toward the _____ | cathode |
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