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17 Cards in this Set
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Which x ray unit component houses the interlock plug? |
Control unit |
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What do you use to lubricate the coolant pump assembly ? |
soluble oil |
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Where are the electrical connections on the x ray tube head made?
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on the end opposite target |
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What type of unseating gas is used x ray tube heads? |
sulfur hexafluoride |
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Why must the SF6 cylinder be in the upright position while recharging a tube head? |
To prevent liquid from getting into the tube head |
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In which step of the computer radiography process is the plate subjected to a very small laser beam? |
Scanner |
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In addition to the elimination of film and chemical costs, a transition to a computer radiography system creates additional savings in all, but of the following? |
rinse time |
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What is formed as a result of the exposed film being traded with a developer solution? |
Black or gray metallic silver |
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What type of radiographic film should slow sharply graduated changes in density? |
Films with high contrast |
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What is the opposite film characteristic of contrast ? |
Latitude |
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An x ray film storage area should not exceed? |
60 percent humidity and 75 degrees |
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Given the same type of film, in which condition will it be the most sensitive to safelight illumination ? |
Exposed dry |
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What is the approximate time an automatic processor takes to produce ready to read radiographs ? |
11 to 13 minutes |
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What is the normal operating temperature of an automatic processing dryer? |
120 to 140 degrees |
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What are the primary advantages of automatic film processing? |
Speed and control over processing |
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Film or processor problems can be traced back to ? |
dirt in the equipment |
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What is important to remember when replacing fuses? |
Ensure size is specified by the manual |