Quiz on Mobile and Portable X-ray Equipment

Where are mobile & portable equipments employed?

• Emergency Room

• Laboratory

• Radiology Department

• ICU

Which type of patients are mobile X-ray equipments used for?

• Healthy patients

• Elderly patients

• Athletes

• Pregnant women

What is the main difference between mobile and portable X-ray equipment?

• Image quality

• Size and weight

• Cost

• Ease of use

What is the main requirement for mobile X-ray equipment?

• High-speed internet connection

• Electrical energy source

• Bluetooth connectivity

• Satellite dish

What is the advantage of battery-powered mobile units?

• Lower radiation exposure

• Ability to be driven reasonable distances

• Longer battery life

• Higher image quality

What is the purpose of the exposure hand-switch cable in mobile X-ray equipment?

• To adjust the image quality

• To protect the radiographer

• To control the battery power

• To connect to the internet

What is the typical range for mAs in mobile X-ray units?

• 200 to 500

• 10 to 30

• 50 to 100

• 0.04 to 320

What is the main advantage of capacitor discharge mobile equipment?

• Lower energy consumption

• Higher image resolution

• Faster image processing

• Producing X-rays from stored energy

What is the minimal safe distance recommended for radiation protection in mobile radiography?

• 1 foot

• 3 feet

• 10 feet

• 6 feet

Where are portable X-ray sets primarily designed to be used?

• Radiology departments

• Nursing homes

• Schools

• Restaurants