Deck 4: Film Processing

Question 1

During automatic processing, the proper order of steps is

A)development, washing, fixation, drying.
B)development, drying, washing, fixation.
C)fixation, development, washing, drying.
D)development, fixation, washing, drying.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

During developer and fixer replenishment, the flow rates

A)are higher for the fixer.
B)are higher for the developer.
C)are the same for both solutions.
D)vary by processor manufacturer.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The addition of glutaraldehyde into the automatic developer solution helps prevent

A)overdevelopment.
B)emulsion softening.
C)rapid oxidation.
D)all of the above.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A large group of radiographs are processed and the radiographer notices a progressive decrease in optical density.One possible cause could be

A)excessive developer temperature.
B)underreplenishment.
C)overdevelopment.
D)None of the above are correct.

Question 5

The section of an automatic film processor in which the highest temperature is maintained is the

A)developer.
B)fixer.
C)wash.
D)dryer.

Question 6

The normal range of developer solution temperature for 90-second automatic film processors is

A)20° to 23° C.
B)25° to 27° C.
C)33° to 35° C.
D)35° to 40° C.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a component of the transport system?

A)Entrance roller
B)Master roller
C)Crossover rack
D)Microswitch

Question 8

Developing agents give rise to greater activity than the sum of the individual agents through a process called

A)synergism.
B)buffering.
C)catabolism.
D)oxidation/reduction.

Question 9

In order for correct replenishment to occur with a volume replenishment system, the larger films are usually processed

A)lengthwise.
B)widthwise.
C)either way.
D)Position is not important, because a timer controls replenishment.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a function of the circulation system?

A)Maintaining solution concentration
B)Agitation during development
C)Maintaining an even solution temperature
D)Replenishment of solutions