Question 1

Fixed kVp systems

Accepted Answer

A) produce more scatter radiation than other systems. 
B) shorten exposure latitude. 
C) increase x-ray tube wear. 
D) are very popular because of the low contrast images.

Question 2

When establishing technique charts, clinical trials precede phantom testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems.
-also known as phototiming

Accepted Answer

A) calipers 
B) Arthur Fuchs 
C) APR 
D) variable kVp system 
E) fixed kVp system
F)AEC
G)Ed C. Jerman
H)phantom
I)fixed kVp systems
J)120 kVp
K)15% rule
L)2 kVp rule

Question 4

A common term used for AEC is

Accepted Answer

A) APR. 
B) DQE. 
C) phototiming. 
D) edge detection radiography (EDR).

Question 5

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems.
-preprogrammed exposure techniques

Accepted Answer

A) calipers 
B) Arthur Fuchs 
C) APR 
D) variable kVp system 
E) fixed kVp system
F)AEC
G)Ed C. Jerman
H)phantom
I)fixed kVp systems
J)120 kVp
K)15% rule
L)2 kVp rule

Question 6

The device used to measure part thickness is called a

Accepted Answer

A) collimator. 
B) caliper. 
C) protractor. 
D) goniometer.

Question 7

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems.
-became popular in the 1940s

Accepted Answer

A) calipers 
B) Arthur Fuchs 
C) APR 
D) variable kVp system 
E) fixed kVp system
F)AEC
G)Ed C. Jerman
H)phantom
I)fixed kVp systems
J)120 kVp
K)15% rule
L)2 kVp rule

Question 8

When establishing a technique chart, the initial step involves

Accepted Answer

A) producing phantom images. 
B) performing clinical trials. 
C) performing clinical fine-tuning. 
D) all of the above

Question 9

When developing a fixed kVp exposure system it is important to remember that

Accepted Answer

A) tube heat loading increases 
B) the optimal kVp selected is the maximum kVp established 
C) exposure times may be longer. 
D) a single kVp value is acceptable for all body parts and thicknesses.

Question 10

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems.
-used to measure part thickness

Accepted Answer

A) calipers 
B) Arthur Fuchs 
C) APR 
D) variable kVp system 
E) fixed kVp system
F)AEC
G)Ed C. Jerman
H)phantom
I)fixed kVp systems
J)120 kVp
K)15% rule
L)2 kVp rule

Question 11

When viewing phantom images, professionals are not asked to select the

Accepted Answer

A) single best image. 
B) images outside acceptance limits. 
C) images within acceptance limits. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems.
-inconsistent radiographic image contrast

Accepted Answer

A) calipers 
B) Arthur Fuchs 
C) APR 
D) variable kVp system 
E) fixed kVp system
F)AEC
G)Ed C. Jerman
H)phantom
I)fixed kVp systems
J)120 kVp
K)15% rule
L)2 kVp rule

Question 13

The goal of any radiographic exposure system is to provide a method of consistency in the quality of image production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems.
-developed a scientific approach to exposure techniques

Accepted Answer

A) calipers 
B) Arthur Fuchs 
C) APR 
D) variable kVp system 
E) fixed kVp system
F)AEC
G)Ed C. Jerman
H)phantom
I)fixed kVp systems
J)120 kVp
K)15% rule
L)2 kVp rule

Question 15

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems.
-father of radiologic technology

Accepted Answer

A) calipers 
B) Arthur Fuchs 
C) APR 
D) variable kVp system 
E) fixed kVp system
F)AEC
G)Ed C. Jerman
H)phantom
I)fixed kVp systems
J)120 kVp
K)15% rule
L)2 kVp rule

Question 16

With a fixed kVp technique system,

Accepted Answer

A) radiographic contrast varies based upon the optimum kVp. 
B) the average beam energy varies. 
C) mAs is varied. 
D) all of the above

Question 17

Many computerized exposure control systems utilize anatomically based programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems.
-made of tissue-equivalent material

Accepted Answer

A) calipers 
B) Arthur Fuchs 
C) APR 
D) variable kVp system 
E) fixed kVp system
F)AEC
G)Ed C. Jerman
H)phantom
I)fixed kVp systems
J)120 kVp
K)15% rule
L)2 kVp rule

Question 19

When AEC systems are used, the selection of ____ is eliminated.

Accepted Answer

A) mA 
B) exposure time 
C) kVp 
D) detectors

Exam 32: Exposure Systems and Charts

Fixed kVp systems

When establishing technique charts, clinical trials precede phantom testing.

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems. -also known as phototiming

A common term used for AEC is

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems. -preprogrammed exposure techniques

The device used to measure part thickness is called a

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems. -became popular in the 1940s

When establishing a technique chart, the initial step involves

When developing a fixed kVp exposure system it is important to remember that

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems. -used to measure part thickness

When viewing phantom images, professionals are not asked to select the

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems. -inconsistent radiographic image contrast

The goal of any radiographic exposure system is to provide a method of consistency in the quality of image production.

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems. -developed a scientific approach to exposure techniques

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems. -father of radiologic technology

With a fixed kVp technique system,

Many computerized exposure control systems utilize anatomically based programming.

Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to exposure systems. -made of tissue-equivalent material

When AEC systems are used, the selection of ____ is eliminated.