Question 1

Quantum mottle is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive mA-s. 
B)  excessive kVp. 
C)  insufficient distance. 
D)  insufficient light. 
A)  excessive mA-s. 
B)  excessive kVp. 
C)  insufficient distance. 
D)  insufficient light. D

Question 2

The PSP cassette is backed by aluminum that

Accepted Answer

A)  reflects x-rays. 
B)  absorbs backscatter x-rays. 
C)  captures the image. 
D)  transmits x-rays. 
A)  reflects x-rays. 
B)  absorbs backscatter x-rays. 
C)  captures the image. 
D)  transmits x-rays. B

Question 3

The phosphor layer is made of phosphors from the ______ family.

Accepted Answer

A)  barium sulfate 
B)  halide calcium 
C)  barium fluorohalide 
D)  calcium fluorohalide 
A)  barium sulfate 
B)  halide calcium 
C)  barium fluorohalide 
D)  calcium fluorohalide C

Question 4

When insufficient light is produced by the imaging plate phosphor,the image will

Accepted Answer

A)  not be formed. 
B)  be grainy. 
C)  be dark. 
D)  be detailed. 
A)  not be formed. 
B)  be grainy. 
C)  be dark. 
D)  be detailed.

Question 5

The higher the number of pixels in a matrix,the

Accepted Answer

A)  higher the image resolution. 
B)  lower the image resolution. 
C)  lack of effect on image resolution. 
D)  smaller the image. 
A)  higher the image resolution. 
B)  lower the image resolution. 
C)  lack of effect on image resolution. 
D)  smaller the image.

Question 6

Images should be marked only with computerized markers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The process of scanning the moving imaging plate is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  transition. 
B)  raster scanning. 
C)  digitization. 
D)  translation. 
A)  transition. 
B)  raster scanning. 
C)  digitization. 
D)  translation.

Question 8

Which of the following require more critical beam centering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel grids 
B)  Focused grids 
C)  Low-ratio grids 
D)  Low-frequency grids 
A)  Parallel grids 
B)  Focused grids 
C)  Low-ratio grids 
D)  Low-frequency grids

Question 9

Coherent light is formed by the laser because the photons

Accepted Answer

A)  are at right angles to each other. 
B)  travel in all directions. 
C)  travel in the same direction. 
D)  are at varying frequencies. 
A)  are at right angles to each other. 
B)  travel in all directions. 
C)  travel in the same direction. 
D)  are at varying frequencies.

Question 10

The PSP imaging plate does not require periodic erasure because of its ability to record background radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Each light photon is assigned a number during

Accepted Answer

A)  amplification. 
B)  sampling. 
C)  digitization. 
D)  laser scanning. 
A)  amplification. 
B)  sampling. 
C)  digitization. 
D)  laser scanning.

Question 12

Which of the following does not determine PSP resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphor layer thickness 
B)  Pixel size 
C)  The number of pixels 
D)  Laser scan speed 
A)  Phosphor layer thickness 
B)  Pixel size 
C)  The number of pixels 
D)  Laser scan speed

Question 13

The reflective layer

Accepted Answer

A)  absorbs and reduces static. 
B)  gives the imaging sheet strength. 
C)  protects the back of the cassette. 
D)  sends light in a forward direction. 
A)  absorbs and reduces static. 
B)  gives the imaging sheet strength. 
C)  protects the back of the cassette. 
D)  sends light in a forward direction.

Question 14

It is acceptable to replace collimation with shuttering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The range of kVp that can be used with PSP systems is

Accepted Answer

A)  45-120. 
B)  55-130. 
C)  65-120. 
D)  75-130. 
A)  45-120. 
B)  55-130. 
C)  65-120. 
D)  75-130.

Question 16

The purpose of the barcode label is to match the image information with the

Accepted Answer

A)  imaging plate. 
B)  patient identifier. 
C)  technologist. 
D)  radiographic room. 
A)  imaging plate. 
B)  patient identifier. 
C)  technologist. 
D)  radiographic room.

Question 17

The laser scans the imaging plate in a ______ pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  raster 
B)  horizontal 
C)  circular 
D)  random 
A)  raster 
B)  horizontal 
C)  circular 
D)  random

Question 18

Cracks in the imaging plate can be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive kVp. 
B)  removing and replacing the plate in the reader. 
C)  improper erasure. 
D)  scatter through the back of the cassette. 
A)  excessive kVp. 
B)  removing and replacing the plate in the reader. 
C)  improper erasure. 
D)  scatter through the back of the cassette.

Question 19

Kilovoltage peak (kVp)should be chosen

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide the least contrast possible. 
B)  to provide penetration. 
C)  for the type and amount of contrast desired. 
D)  for the type of imaging plate phosphor. 
A)  to provide the least contrast possible. 
B)  to provide penetration. 
C)  for the type and amount of contrast desired. 
D)  for the type of imaging plate phosphor.

Question 20

Which of the following should be considered when selecting the PSP cassette?

Accepted Answer

A)  Size and speed 
B)  Type and speed 
C)  Size and type 
D)  None of these 
A)  Size and speed 
B)  Type and speed 
C)  Size and type 
D)  None of these

Quantum mottle is caused by

The PSP cassette is backed by aluminum that

The phosphor layer is made of phosphors from the ______ family.

When insufficient light is produced by the imaging plate phosphor,the image will

The higher the number of pixels in a matrix,the

Images should be marked only with computerized markers.

The process of scanning the moving imaging plate is known as

Which of the following require more critical beam centering?

Coherent light is formed by the laser because the photons

The PSP imaging plate does not require periodic erasure because of its ability to record background radiation.

Each light photon is assigned a number during

Which of the following does not determine PSP resolution?

The reflective layer

It is acceptable to replace collimation with shuttering.

The range of kVp that can be used with PSP systems is

The purpose of the barcode label is to match the image information with the

The laser scans the imaging plate in a ______ pattern.

Cracks in the imaging plate can be caused by

Kilovoltage peak (kVp)should be chosen

Which of the following should be considered when selecting the PSP cassette?

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Exam 4: Photostimulable Phosphor Image Capture

Quantum mottle is caused by

The PSP cassette is backed by aluminum that

The phosphor layer is made of phosphors from the ______ family.

When insufficient light is produced by the imaging plate phosphor,the image will

The higher the number of pixels in a matrix,the

Images should be marked only with computerized markers.

The process of scanning the moving imaging plate is known as

Which of the following require more critical beam centering?

Coherent light is formed by the laser because the photons

The PSP imaging plate does not require periodic erasure because of its ability to record background radiation.

Each light photon is assigned a number during

Which of the following does not determine PSP resolution?

The reflective layer

It is acceptable to replace collimation with shuttering.

The range of kVp that can be used with PSP systems is

The purpose of the barcode label is to match the image information with the

The laser scans the imaging plate in a ______ pattern.

Cracks in the imaging plate can be caused by

Kilovoltage peak (kVp)should be chosen

Which of the following should be considered when selecting the PSP cassette?

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Picture Archiving and Communication System Archiving and Peripherals

Medical Informatics

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