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X-ray phisics 3

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What are the five basic interactions between x-ray and matter?   Photoelectric absorption, Compton scattering, coherent scattering, Pair production, photodisintegration.  
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Which 2 interactions have a significant impact on x-ray image?   Photoelectric absorption and Compton Scattering.  
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How does photoelectric absorption occurs?   Incident electron interacts with an inner-shell electron (K-shell), ionizing the atom. The K-shell vacancy is then filled by an electron of L-shell or less common M-shell, producing a characteristic photon known as secondary radiation.  
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The percentage of photoelectric interactions_______ with an _____ Kvp   decreases, increased.  
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photoelectric absorption interactions ___ as atomic number ___   Increases, Increases.  
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Photoelectric interactions occur more in?   Bone  
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For a photoelectric absorption to occur what should happen?   Incident photon energy must be higher than the binding energy of the inner-shell electron.  
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How does Compton scattering occurs?   Incident photon interacts with an outer-shell electron, removes the electron from its shell, proceeding in different directions as scatter radiation.  
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The ____ the initial energy of the photon, the ____ the energy of scatter photon.   Higher, higher.  
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zero angle deflection   no energy is transferred  
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The percentage of Compton interactions ____ with ___ kvP   increases, increased.  
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As the angle of deflection increases to ___, more energy is transmitted to the____ and less energy remains with the____.   180 degrees, recoil electron , scattered photon.  
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When a scattered photon is deflected back toward the source and travels in opposite direction to the incident photon. these photons are called?   Backscatter radiation.  
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when photoelectric effect is more prevalent,what type of contract ww will have in the image?   High contrast. (more differences between black and white, less grays)  
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Photoelectron travels with kinetic energy which is equal to what?   the difference between incident photon and binding energy of the inner-shell electron.  
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Photoelectic equation   Ei= Eb+Ekc  
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Energy transferred in a Compton effect is   Ei= Es+Eb+Ekc  
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Coherent scattering   interaction between very low energy x-ray photons and matter, also called classical or unmodified scatter.  
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occurs with photons less than 10 KeV, is outside the range of diagnostic imaging.   Coherent scatter  
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Pair Production   Occurs with high energy x-ray photons, with an energy of at least 1.02 Mev. Therapeutic x-rays.  
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It loses all of its energy when high energy incident photon comes close to the strong nuclear field.   Pair production  
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Photodisintergration   Interaction between extremely high-energy photons. Above 10 MeV and the nucleus.  
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Why are Iodine and barium useful contrast agents in diagnostic imaging?   because they absorb a greater percentage of the photons through photoelectric interaction.  
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In the human body, which interaction is more predominant?   Compton scattering  
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When photoelectric interactions is more predominant?   In lower energy ranges 25-45 KeV (40-70 KvP) and when high atomic number elements are introduced. (Iodine and Barium)  
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High contrast, low KvP, High mAs =   Higher patient doses.  
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When compton interactions prevail, the result inthe image will have?   Low-contrast. (more gray shades in between)  
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Low contrast, High kvP/ low mAs =   reduces patient doses.  
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Magnetic force field is created   when a charge particle is in motion  
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Electromagnetic induction   Moving the conductor, moving magnetic lines of force, change in magnetic flux.  
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Generator   Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy  
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AC generators uses ____ rings. DC generators uses ____ rings.   Slip Commutator  
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Conventional electric current goes from ____ to ____.   Positive to negative poles.  
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Electron flow   from negative to positive.  
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Alternating Current AC   electrons first move in one direction and then reverse and move in the opposite direction.  
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Direct current DC   all electrons travel in the same direction.  
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In the x-ray circuit, where is the rectification?   High voltage side.  
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Where is the stator located?   Outside the envelope. (Anode side)  
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mA selector is located where in the x-ray circuit?   Filament circuit variable resistance  
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High contrast, low KvP, High mAs =   Higher patient doses.  
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When compton interactions prevail, the result inthe image will have?   Low-contrast. (more gray shades in between)  
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Low contrast, High kvP/ low mAs =   reduces patient doses.  
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How is a magnetic field created?   when a charge particle is in motion and is created by electrons spinning.  
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Conductor in presence of magnetic field.   Moving the conductor, moving magnetic lines of force, change in magnetic flux.  
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Generator   Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy  
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AC generators uses ____ rings. DC generators uses ____ rings.   Slip Commutator  
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Conventional electric current goes from ____ to ____.   Positive to negative poles.  
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Electron flow   from negative to positive.  
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Alternating Current AC   electrons first move in one direction and then reverse and move in the opposite direction.  
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Direct current DC   all electrons travel in the same direction.  
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In the x-ray circuit, where is the rectification?   High voltage side.  
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Where is the stator located?   Outside the vacuum of the envelope. (Anode side)  
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mA selector is located where in the x-ray circuit?   Filament circuit variable resistance  
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High contrast, low KvP, High mAs =   Higher patient doses.  
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When compton interactions prevail, the result inthe image will have?   Low-contrast. (more gray shades in between)  
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Low contrast, High kvP/ low mAs =   reduces patient doses.  
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How is a magnetic field created?   when a charge particle is in motion and is created by electrons spinning.  
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Conductor in presence of magnetic field.   Moving the conductor, moving magnetic lines of force, change in magnetic flux.  
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Generator   Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy  
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AC generators uses ____ rings. DC generators uses ____ rings.   Slip Commutator  
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Conventional electric current goes from ____ to ____.   Positive to negative poles.  
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Electron flow   from negative to positive.  
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Alternating Current AC   electrons first move in one direction and then reverse and move in the opposite direction.  
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Direct current DC   all electrons travel in the same direction.  
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In the x-ray circuit, where is the rectification?   High voltage side.  
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Where is the stator located?   Outside the envelope. (Anode side)  
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mA selector is located where in the x-ray circuit?   Filament circuit variable resistance.  
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Backup Time   All AEC equpped units permit a manual backup time to be set to avoid errors.  
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What four conditions must exist for x-ray production to occur?   source of electrons, appropriate target material, high voltage, vacuum.  
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Parts of the cathode assembly   Focusing cup, filament(s), wiring.  
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Why is tungsten the best material for x-ray source?   High melting point, difficult to vaporize, high atomic number enhances diagnostic x-ray photons, heat conducting ability.  
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Anode   Positive side of x-ray tube. serves as target surface for high voltage electrons .  
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Cathode   Negative side of x-ray tube. produces a thermionic cloud  
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X-ray tube components   {Anode(positive) cathode(negative)}{envelope} {encased in protective housing}  
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Filtration   is the elimination of low energy x-ray photons by the insertion of absorbing materials into the primary beam.  
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Inherent Filtration   occurs inside the tube and housing.  
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Added filtration   Occurs outside the tube and housing  
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How is filtration expressed?   in terms of Half-Value layer.  
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HVL is the amount of absorbing material that will ___ the intensity of the primary beam by ___ its original value   decrease, one-half.  
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Purpose of filtration   To reduce patient exposure by eliminating low energy photons that would not enhance the image.  
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What is attenuation?   Is the reduction in the number of x-ray in the beam, and subsequent loss of energy as the beam passes through matter.  
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The ___ the atomic number of an element the ___ attenuation.   Higher, more  
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The ___ the atomic number of an element the ___ the attenuation.   Lower, less  
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What are the four major substances that account for the variation in x-rays absorption?   Air, fat, muscle and bone.  
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organize previous substances from higher atomic number to lower atomic number.   Bone(12.31), Air(7.78), Muscle(7.64)Fat(6.46).  
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Thicker and denser parts, absorb ___ radiation producing ___ image receptor exposure.   more, less.  
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The ___- the body part, the ___ absorption, ___ Image receptor exposure.   thicker, more, less.  
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What is the purpose of using a grid?   Improves contrast in radiographic image.  
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When should a grid be used?   When body part exceed 10 cm. 60 kvp or higher.  
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the ___ the grid ratio the____ scatter radiation.   Higher, less.  
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Are higher grid ratios more or less prone to errors?   More prone.  
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What is grid frequency?   Is the number of grid lines per inch, the most common grid frequency is 85-103 lines/inch.  
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Grid ratio=   h= lead strip height --------------------- D= intespace width  
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Grid errors   Off-level, Off-center, upside-down.  
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Off-level   Results from improper tube and grid positioning.  
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Upside-down   Severe peripheral cut off will occur.  
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At techniques above 90KVp, it is best to use grids with ___ ratio or higher.   8:1  
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which is the linear grid with the widest latitude for centering and focus?   6:1  
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High ratio grid is designed to be used with   high Kvp techniques  
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An exposure with an off-level grid will show grid cutoff where?   Across the image  
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Grids generally have a frequency of ___ lines per inch.   60-110  
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Contrast on a radiographic image is highest when the amount of ___ id the lowest.   Compton scatter  
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The amount of scatter absorption in a grid depends on?   angle of scatter photon, height of the grid strips, width of interspace material.  
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Film construction   Base (polyester) adhesive Emulsion with crystals supercoat  
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Types of crystals   T-grain (flat and triangular) and conventional  
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What is the purpose of the gelatin in the emulsion?   is to act as neutral lucent suspension medium for the silver halide crystals.  
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During the crystal production what is the waste product that is washed away?   Potassium nitrate.  
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Silver halide crystals must have an impurity to form sensitivity specks. what is this impurity?   Gold silver sulfide.  
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Latent Image   refers to the image that exists on film after the film has been exposed but before it has been processed.  
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Latent image formation   -Bromide ion absorbs an incident photon and ejects and electron.-ejected electron is trapped in sensitivity speck, giving it a negative charge.- negative charge sensitivity speck attracts free silver ion.Silver ion neutralizes sensitivity speck.  
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Panchromatic films   sensitive to all colors  
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Orthochromatic films   Sensitive to red spectrum  
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Small crystals, ____resolution, ____ speed.   high , slow.  
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Large crystals, ____resolution, ____ speed.   low, fast.  
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Thin emulsion layer provides ____ resolution and ____ speed.   high, slow.  
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Thick emulsion layer provides ___ resolution and ___ speed.   low, fast.  
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How films should be stored and under what conditions?   Films should be stored on end, at a temperature of 20C (68F)or lower. The humidity must be maintained between 30-60%.  
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Subject Density   thicker and denser body parts absorb more radiation, thus producing less image receptor exposure and vice versa.  
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Subject Contrast   Is the degree of differential absorptions resulting from differing absorption characteristics of the tissues in the body.  
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Subject Detail   The recorded detail is dependent on their position within the body and also the bosy's placement in relationship to the receptor.  
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Subject Distortion   is the misrepresentation of the size or shape of the structure of interest.  
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