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Computed Tomography, or CT, has been commonly called_______________ or_________________ in the past.
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Computerized Axial Tomography, CAT-Scan
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Where are the instructional commands entered by the technologist?
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The CT System Control
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List five types of information/ instructions that are entered at the CT System Console.
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1) Patient Information
2) Imaging Parameters 3) Post-Processing Technique 4) Filming 5) Archiving |
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What CT System Component translates each command as it is entered into the systems machine language before passing it on to the Scan controller?
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The Host Computer
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What does the scan controller do?
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It is responsible for the timing and operation of the table, gantry, and high voltage generator.
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Which system Components operate using analog waveform?
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The table, gantry, and high voltage generator.
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What is another name for analog waveform
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Continuous waveform
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What CT System Component is responsible for converting the digital signal into an analog form?
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The Digital-To-Analog Converter or DAC
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What does DAC stand for?
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Digital-To-Analog Converter
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What are the two most notable components located in the gantry?
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The xray tube and the detectors
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