Exam 5: The X-ray Imaging System

The operating console contains circuits that are ________________.

The three main parts of the x-ray imaging system are the x-ray tube, ____________, and ____________.

The high voltage generator contains the high voltage transformer, the __________, and the ___________.

The _________ circuit provides electrons for the x-ray tube current.

The most accurate type of timer is the ________ timer.

With half-wave rectification, the current flows through the x-ray tube during the ________ part of the cycle.

What is the industry standard formula for calculating high voltage generator power?

The step-up transformer increases voltage _________ times.

The mAs timer is usually set to give the __________ mA at the _________ time.

The principal disadvantage of three-phase equipment is ______.

A step-down transformer is located in the _______ circuit.

The autotransformer has _____ winding(s).

The automatic exposure control (AEC) terminates the exposure when ________________.

Variations in power distribution to the x-ray machine are corrected by the ____________.

Most mammography units operate with ___________ generators.

Voltage across the x-ray tube is most constant with _________________.

The x-ray generator with the lowest power rating is the _____________ imaging system.

The x-ray beam generated by the circuit with the _______ voltage ripple has the _______ quantity and quality.

Full-wave rectified, three-phase units provide an x-ray beam at _____ pulse(es) per second.

The difference in the waveform between the primary and secondary sides of the high voltage transformer is _________.