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The bucky slot shielding device must be at least:

Photoemission occurs in which component of the image intensifier?

Which of the following will decrease the amount of contrast produced in the image intensification tube? Scattered ionizing radiation produced in the patient Penumbral light scatter in the input and output screens Light scatter within the image intensification tube itself

A 25/15 cm image intensifier is classified as a _____ tube.

Which of the following statements is/are true in regards to scotopic vision? It is used in dim light It utilizes the rods in the retina This type of vision is color blind

The purpose of the bucky slot cover is to: Lower patient dose by eliminating low energy x-rays Protect the radiologist/technologist from scatter radiation Protect the patient from scatter radiation

The input screen on the image intensifier tube is _____ in shape.

Choose the two (2) responses that accurately describe a CCD:

The protective curtain used in fluoroscopic imaging is composed of:

Which of the following substances is added to the output phosphor in order to prevent light photons from leaking back across the image intensifier?