Test Bank for Radiologic Science for Technologists 10th Edition by Bushong

Chapter 5: The X-ray Imaging System

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The three main parts of the x-ray imaging system are the x-ray tube, _____, and _____.
a. protective barrier, tabletop
b. operating console, high voltage generator
c. rectification circuit, operating console
d. crane assembly, tabletop
ANS: B
The three main parts of the x-ray imaging system are the x-ray tube, operating console, and
high voltage generator.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 87

OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination
room.

2. The operating console contains circuits that are _____.

a. both high voltage and low voltage
b. high voltage only
c. low voltage only
d. non-voltage
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DIF: Moderate REF: page 87
OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination
room.

3. Variations in power distribution to the x-ray machine are corrected by the _____.
a. line voltage compensator
b. high voltage autotransformer
c. full-wave rectifier
d. automatic exposure control
ANS: A
Variations in power distribution to the x-ray machine are corrected by the line voltage
compensator.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 88

OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination
room.

4. The first component to receive power in the x-ray circuit is the _____.
a. mA meter
b. high voltage transformer
c. rectifier
d. autotransformer

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ANS: D
The first component in the x-ray circuit is the autotransformer.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 88

OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination
room.

5. The autotransformer has _____ winding(s).

a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
ANS: A
The autotransformer has one winding.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 88

OBJ: Identify the components of the operating console positioned outside the x-ray examination
room.

6. The _____ circuit provides electrons for the x-ray tube current.
a. rectifier
b. autotransformer
c. high voltage
d. filament
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DIF: Moderate/Difficult REF: page 90
OBJ: Explain the function of the filament circuit.

7. Thermionic emission at the filament determines the _____ across the x-ray tube during an
exposure.
a. kilovoltage
b. milliamperage
c. resistance
d. magnetism
ANS: B
Thermionic emission at the filament determines the milliamperage across the x-ray tube
during an exposure.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 90 OBJ: Understand the process of thermionic emission.

8. A step-down transformer is located in the _____ circuit.

a. tube
b. timing
c. filament
d. rectifier
ANS: C

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A step-down transformer is located in the filament circuit.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 90

OBJ: Explain the operation of the high voltage generator and the step-down transformer.

9. The most accurate type of timer is the _____ timer.

a. mechanical
b. electronic
c. synchronous
d. mAs
ANS: B
The most accurate type of timer is the electronic timer.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 91 OBJ: Discuss types of timers.

10. The automatic exposure control (AEC) terminates the exposure when _____.
a. the set time is reached
b. set radiation leaves the x-ray tube
c. sufficient radiation reaches the image receptor
d. the correct mAs is reached
ANS: C
The automatic exposure control (AEC) terminates the exposure when sufficient radiation
reaches the image receptor.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 92

OBJ: Identify the components
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11. The mAs timer is usually set to give the _____ mA at the _____ time.
a. highest, highest
b. highest, shortest
c. lowest, shortest
d. lowest, highest
ANS: B
The mAs timer is usually set to give the highest mA at the shortest time.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 92 OBJ: Discuss the use of the mAs timer.

12. The step-up transformer increases voltage _____ times.

a. 500-1000
b. 200-300
c. 60-120
d. 20-50
ANS: A
The step-up transformer increases voltage 500-1000 times.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 93 OBJ: Explain the operation of the step-up transformer.

13. A diode allows electrons to flow from _____.

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a. anode to cathode
b. cathode to anode
c. cathode to cathode
d. anode to anode
ANS: B
A diode allows electrons to flow from cathode to anode.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 94 OBJ: Discuss the function of a diode.

14. The high voltage generator contains the high voltage transformer, the _____, and the _____.
a. autotransformer, timer
b. timer, rectifiers
c. kVp meter, filament transformer
d. filament transformer, rectifiers
ANS: B
The high voltage generator contains the high voltage transformer, the filament transformer,
and the rectifiers.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 93

OBJ: Explain the operation of the high voltage generator, including the filament transformer and the
rectifiers.

15. The difference in the waveform between the primary and secondary sides of the high voltage
transformer is _____.
a. frequency
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c. amplitude
d. all of the above
ANS: C
The difference in the waveform between the primary and secondary sides of the high voltage
transformer is amplitude.

DIF: Difficult REF: page 93

OBJ: Explain the operation of the high voltage generator, including the filament transformer and the
rectifiers.

16. In modern imaging systems, the components for rectification are _____.
a. capacitor discharge generators
b. high frequency transformers
c. vacuum tubes
d. solid state semiconductors
ANS: D
In modern imaging systems, the components for rectification are solid state semiconductors.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 94

OBJ: Explain the operation of the high voltage generator, including the filament transformer and the
rectifiers.

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17. With half-wave rectification, the current flows through the x-ray tube during the _____ part of
the cycle.
a. zero
b. positive or negative
c. positive
d. negative
ANS: C
With half-wave rectification, the current flows through the x-ray tube during the positive part
of the cycle.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 95

OBJ: Explain the operation of the high voltage generator, including the filament transformer and the
rectifiers.

18. Full-wave rectified, three-phase units provide an x-ray beam at _____ pulse(es) per second.
a. 1
b. 60
c. 120
d. 360
ANS: D
Full-wave rectified, three-phase units provide an x-ray beam at 360 pulses per second.

DIF: Difficult REF: page 97

OBJ: Explain the operation of the high voltage generator, including the filament transformer and the
rectifiers.
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19. Voltage across the x-ray tube is most constant with _____.
a. high frequency generators
b. single-phase, half-wave rectification
c. single-phase, full-wave rectification
d. three-phase, full-wave rectification
ANS: A
Voltage across the x-ray tube is most constant with high frequency generators.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 97

OBJ: Explain the operation of the high voltage generator, including the filament transformer and the
rectifiers.

20. Most mammography units operate with _____ generators.

a. capacitor discharge
b. high frequency
c. single-phase
d. three-phase
ANS: B
Most mammography units operate with high frequency generators.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 98

OBJ: Explain the operation of the high voltage generator, including the filament transformer and the
rectifiers.

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21. A single-phase waveform has _____ ripple.

a. 1%
b. 4%
c. 14%
d. 100%
ANS: D
A single-phase waveform has 100% ripple.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 99

OBJ: Identify the voltage ripple associated with various high voltage generators.

22. The x-ray beam generated by the circuit with the _____ voltage ripple has the _____ quantity
and quality.
a. highest, lowest
b. highest, highest
c. lowest, highest
d. lowest, lowest
ANS: C
The x-ray beam generated by the circuit with the lowest voltage ripple has the highest quantity
and quality.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 100

OBJ: Discuss the importance of voltage ripple to x-ray quantity and quality.

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The principal disadvantage of three-phase equipment is cost.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 100

OBJ: Relate the important differences among single-phase, three-phase, and high frequency power.

24. What is the industry standard formula for calculating high voltage generator power?
a. power = min mA (@100 kVp and 100 ms)  100 kVp
b. power = min mA (@100 kVp and 100 ms)/100 kVp
c. power = max mA (@100 kVp and 100 ms)  100 kVp
d. power = max mA (@100 kVp and 100 ms)/100 kVp
ANS: C
The industry standard for calculating high voltage generator power is to use the maximum
tube current at 100 kVp and 100 ms.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 101

OBJ: Define the power rating of an x-ray imaging system.

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25. The x-ray generator with the lowest power rating is the _____ imaging system.
a. high frequency
b. three-phase, twelve-pulse
c. three-phase, six-pulse
d. single-phase
ANS: D
The x-ray generator with the lowest power rating is the single-phase imaging system.

DIF: Moderate REF: page 101

OBJ: Define the power rating of an x-ray imaging system.

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