RAD100 PRE TEST

As kilovoltage is applied, the electrons are accelerated toward which part of the x-ray tube

• cathode

• anode

• window

• stem

What is the technical term for a computed radiography imaging plate

• PSL

• CR Cassette

• Photostimulable Phosphor Plate

• Photosensitive photon absorber

Which part of the x-ray tube has the filament wires and focusing cup

• Cathode

• Anode

• Housing

• Impregnated Glass

Which of the following increases the penetrating power of the x-ray beam

• milliamperage

• seconds

• kilovoltage

• distance

When electrons strike the target of an x-ray tube, most of the energy is converted to what

• heat

• light

• x-rays

• gamma rays

How many kilovolts is equal to 75,000 volts

• 7.5 kV

• 75 kV

• 750 kV

• 75,000 kV

What is used to focus the electron stream toward the target of the anode

• lead collar

• focusing cup

• copper anode

• focusing lens

Electrons travel in an x-ray tube from _____ to ______

• target, anode

• target, window

• cathode, anode

• anode, cathode

What determines the quantity of electrons that will be accelerated across the x-ray tube

• focal spot size

• kilovoltage

• anode speed

• heating of the filament

What is the purpose of the anode in an x-ray tube

• emits electrons

• decelerates electrons

• focuses electrons

• repels electrons