Clinical Knowledge quiz

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anode

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rotor

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stator

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anode stem

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tungsten/rhenium anode disk

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cathode

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port

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filament in focusing cup

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glass envelope

function of mA time

determines production amount of x-rays

function of mAs

controls production of x-rays produced by tube; influences radiographic density; amount of radiation exposure

function kVp

penetration of x-ray beam; impacts quality; dictates acceleration of electrons from cathode to anode

breathing for abdomen

inhalation then complete exhalation and expose

breathing for chest

second inhalation and expose