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show kVp and mA  
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show positioning  
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When more than 1 cell is activated, the cell recieving the most radiation will contribute the ________ electrical signal and therefore have the ________ influence on the overall exposure.   show
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If 3 cells are sctivated during a BE so that the barium was over 1 cell and normal tissue was over the other 2 cells, the resultant image would be?   show
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show underexposed  
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show no, it won't do any good  
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When should the technologist use the density control?   show
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___________ _________ collimation skills result is an increase repeat rate when using AEC?   show
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A proper ___________ __________ can reduce the number of repeated images and produce excellent images?   show
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show not over collimate  
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show TOo dark  
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The back-up timer should always be set at ______% of the anticipated manual exposure time?   show
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show yes  
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show decreased  
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If a pt with a large consolidated pneumonia of the right and middle lobes. In the order to obain an image that evaluated the entire thorax, the _____ detector should be activated?   show
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If the patient has a left pneumectomy, the _______ detectors should be activated   show
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The cathode is on the _____ side?   show
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show cathode (x-ray ciruit)  
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What material is the filament made out of?   show
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By increasing what factor will increase the number of electrons boiled off by the filament?   show
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show 1.0-3.0 mm  
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show Better detail  
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show Have to use lower mA, limit size of primary beam field at a short SID  
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What is the function of the filament?   show
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What amperage is neccessary for thermionic emission?   show
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What is the purpose of the focusing cup?   show
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show Primary thermal conductor, serves as a target for high voltage electrons, conduct high voltage from cathode back to x-ray generator  
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What is the purpose of the rotating anode?   show
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show tungsten  
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show high melting point, high atomic #, heat conducting ability  
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show will vaporize enough target focal track material to pit the target  
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Small target angle limits the size of the primary beam when used with?   show
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Describe the target area?   show
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How does the target area related to SID?   show
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show kinetic energy  
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show 12 degrees  
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Diagnostic tube gave focal spots of ____mm to ___mm?   show
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Due to the anode heel effect, how much total variance in the number of photons can occur?   show
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Describe why the anode heel effect is a problem?   show
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show Thicker part on cathode end  
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What is the stator function?   show
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Where is the stator located?   show
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What is the rotor's function?   show
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What problem indicates a grinding noise in the x-ray tube?   show
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show houses entire cathode and anode assembly. Keeps the vacuum  
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What is the window?   show
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What is the protective housing's function?   show
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Leakage radioation must not exceed ____ mR/hour at _____ meter?   show
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Within the tube, space charge refers to?   show
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What is off focus radioation?   show
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show 25-30%  
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How are tube rating charts used?   show
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show 0.78 joules  
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show kVp x mA X time X recitification constant. Single 1.00, 3 1.35, high 1.40  
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Know how to use cooling charts   show
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show braking or slowing  
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show Interacts w/ the force field of the nucleus  
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In Characteristic radiation, the incident electron is?   show
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What shell do electrons drop into to produce characteristic photons in the diagnostic range?   show
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What kVp is required for Characteristic Radiation?   show
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What interactions make up the majority of the primary beam?   show
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show keV energy of only 30-40% of kVp  
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show kVp  
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Name the factor that affects amplitude on the emission spectrum?   show
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show 60  
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Type of current in the US Volts?   show
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show constant fluxuation (in volts)  
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show low voltage  
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Describe a 3 phase generator?   show
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show  
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show 3-5 and 6-12 volts  
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show  
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Electronis timers?   show
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show 3-5 ampes and 6-12 volts  
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show full wave rectification 120 pps 100% ripple 70.7% rms (peak voltage) voltage drops to 0 twice per cycle  
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3 phase, 6 pulse?   show
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show 720 pps 4-10% ripple 90-96% rms (peak voltage) kVp never drops below 90-96%  
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show P=v x amp  
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What are hight frequency generators?   show
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show supplies AC current, mobile with recharging capabilities  
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Ionization chambers?   show
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How many ionizaion chambers are used?   show
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What is the minimum reation time for most ionization chambers?   show
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What is the function of the back-up timer?   show
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What should the back-up timer be set at ______% for an anticipated manual exposure mAs?   show
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show time  
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show radiaion detection that produces small electrical current when struck by radiation  
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show  
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AEC devices automatically terminate an exposure after a predeterined amount of?   show
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show center cell  
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