Exam 5: X-Ray Production

Which of the following occurs when the mA is doubled? 1) The number of x-ray photons decreases by 50%. 2) Radiographic density increases. 3) There are twice as many photons in the x-ray beam.

Below what kVp level is characteristic radiation no longer produced?

Which of the following are the types of radiation produced in the anode?

What type of radiation is produced in the anode by the sudden slowing and directional change of an incoming electron?

A larger actual focal spot produces:

What type of radiation is produced when an incoming electron interacts with the K-shell electron in the tungsten atom?

The cathode end of the x-ray tube is ______ charged.

A device for removing long wavelength radiation from the primary x-ray beam is a:

X-ray equipment capable of producing 70 kVp or more must have how much equivalent aluminum filtration?

The contrast in the radiographic image is controlled by the:

Which of the following would be considered inherent filtration? 1) Oil 2) Mirror 3) Pyrex glass

The degree of angulation of the x-ray tube target will determine the:

Which of the following can be found on a dual-focus x-ray tube? 1) Two filaments 2) Two focal spot sizes 3) Two anodes

The current across the x-ray tube is measured in units of:

What is required to move the electron stream rapidly across the x-ray tube?

Free electrons at the cathode that are used for x-ray production come from the:

The anode heel effect is a phenomenon of x-ray production that results in:

The greatest portion of the x-ray beam is made up of:

The density in the radiographic image is primarily controlled by the:

The x-ray tube inside the protective housing is made of: