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ARRT review covering equipment operation and quality control

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Bremsstrahlung radiation comprises __%-__% of the x-ray beam   70%-90%  
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A high speed electron encounters a tungsten atom within the anode and ejects a K shell electron leaving a vacancy in that shell   Characteristic Radiation  
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the distance between two consecutive wave crests   wavelength  
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the number of cycles per second, its unit of measurement is the hertz (Hz)   frequency  
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Shorter wavelength is associated with:   higher frequency, higher energy, increased ionizing potential  
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a relatively low-energy (low kv) x-ray photon uses all its energy to eject an inner shell electron, leaving orbital vacancy. an electron from the shell above drops down to fill the vacancy   photoelectric effect  
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a fairly high energy x-ray photon ejects an outer shell electron   compton scatter  
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converts mechanical energy to electrical energy   generator  
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converts electrical energy to mechanical energy   motor  
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the x-ray tube operates most efficiently on ______ current.   unidirectional  
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basic components of the x-ray tube:   anode, cathode, glass envelope  
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The anode is positive or negative?   positive  
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The cathode is positive or negative?   negative  
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The glass envelope acts as a_______.   vacuum  
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Tungsten is usually chosen as target material because of its high ______ _______, high ______ _______, and thermal ________.   atomic number, melting point, conductivity  
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most x-ray tubes have __ filaments   two  
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the larger the matrix size, the ______ the image   better  
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anything that interferes with visualization of the image   noise  
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the x-ray circuit has three major portions:   the primary side (low voltage), the filament circuit, and the secondary side (high voltage)  
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terminates the exposure should the AEC fail, protecting the patient from excessive exposure, prolonging the life of the x-ray tube   backup timer  
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