What is diagnostic yield?

The amount of clinically useful information on an image. Yield must outweigh the cost of the exam.

What is diagnostic efficacy (efficiency)?

How accurately an image shows the patient’s real condition.

What is the difference between yield and efficacy?

Yield = how much useful info. Efficacy = how accurate that info is.

Name the essential parts of an x-ray system.

X-ray tube, collimator, table, generator/control console, image receptor.

What do kVp and mAs control?

kVp = beam energy/penetration. mAs = quantity of x-rays.

Why do exposure controls matter?

They decide patient dose and image quality. Wrong factors cause repeats and extra dose.

What is the purpose of the collimator?

Limits the beam to the area of interest. Cuts scatter and protects the patient.

Name two ways x-ray tables differ.

Height (fixed vs adjustable), top movement (floating), tilting, and whether they have a Bucky.

Name the types of tube support systems.

Floor-mounted, floor-to-ceiling, ceiling-mounted, C-arm.

What is the upright image receptor used for?

Vertical exams like chest and spine. Usually has a grid and AEC cells.

How do CR and DR differ?

CR uses a cassette/plate that is scanned. DR is a flat panel that captures the image directly. DR is faster.

Name three positioning aids.

Sponges, sandbags, tape, compression bands, immobilization boards, head clamps.

What is anatomical position?

Standing, face and palms forward, feet together. All directional terms start from this.

Name the three main body planes.

Sagittal (left/right), coronal (front/back), transverse/axial (top/bottom).

Proximal = closer to the trunk. Distal = farther from the trunk.

Pronation vs supination

Pronation = palm down. Supination = palm up.

What are the routine chest positions?

PA chest and left lateral chest.

Why is patient interaction important?

It lowers anxiety, improves cooperation, and reassures family.

Name one difference between inpatients and outpatients.

Inpatients are often sicker and need more help moving. Outpatients are usually more independent and expect a quick visit.

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Question	Answer
What is diagnostic yield?	The amount of clinically useful information on an image. Yield must outweigh the cost of the exam.
What is diagnostic efficacy (efficiency)?	How accurately an image shows the patient’s real condition.
What is the difference between yield and efficacy?	Yield = how much useful info. Efficacy = how accurate that info is.
Name the essential parts of an x-ray system.	X-ray tube, collimator, table, generator/control console, image receptor.
What do kVp and mAs control?	kVp = beam energy/penetration. mAs = quantity of x-rays.
Why do exposure controls matter?	They decide patient dose and image quality. Wrong factors cause repeats and extra dose.
What is the purpose of the collimator?	Limits the beam to the area of interest. Cuts scatter and protects the patient.
Name two ways x-ray tables differ.	Height (fixed vs adjustable), top movement (floating), tilting, and whether they have a Bucky.
Name the types of tube support systems.	Floor-mounted, floor-to-ceiling, ceiling-mounted, C-arm.
What is the upright image receptor used for?	Vertical exams like chest and spine. Usually has a grid and AEC cells.
How do CR and DR differ?	CR uses a cassette/plate that is scanned. DR is a flat panel that captures the image directly. DR is faster.
Name three positioning aids.	Sponges, sandbags, tape, compression bands, immobilization boards, head clamps.
What is anatomical position?	Standing, face and palms forward, feet together. All directional terms start from this.
Name the three main body planes.	Sagittal (left/right), coronal (front/back), transverse/axial (top/bottom).
Proximal vs distal	Proximal = closer to the trunk. Distal = farther from the trunk.
Pronation vs supination	Pronation = palm down. Supination = palm up.
What are the routine chest positions?	PA chest and left lateral chest.
What is a KUB?	AP supine abdomen image.
Why is patient interaction important?	It lowers anxiety, improves cooperation, and reassures family.
Name one difference between inpatients and outpatients.	Inpatients are often sicker and need more help moving. Outpatients are usually more independent and expect a quick visit.

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