ASSIGNMENT 1 VA3504
Question Assignment
1. List the components of an x‐ray machine and how they contribute to the formation of an image
2. Can you think of any benefits that a traditional x‐ray machine has to offer over a digital one?
3. Explain how an image is produced with digital x‐ray machine
4. Discuss the factors that affect radiographic quality?
5. Explain how mAs, kVp, mA affect the radiographic image.
6. On a radiographic image what does the black represent? What does white represent and what is represented by the grayish regions of an image?
7. How does increasing the mAs affect a radiographic image?
8. How does decreasing the mAs affect the radiographic image?
9. How does increasing the kVp affect the radiographic image?
10. How does decreasing the kVp affect the radiographic image?
11. What is the role of the collimator?
12. What is the function of the grid?
13. How does the collimator help in improving image quality
14. What is the role of the primary beam?
15. What is scatter radiation and what effect does it have on image quality?
16. How do you store digital x‐rays?
17. How do you store radiographic films that have been exposed to an image?
18. How do you store a box of x‐ray film?
19. Discuss the dangers of radiation and how one can:
a. Prevent or avoid these dangers
b. Measure exposure to these dangers
20. Research the agency that monitors the exposure of individuals/careers that are at risk of radiation exposure in Canada. Explain where they are located and how they monitor individuals.
21. Describe the agents used in developing x‐ray film
22. Describe the procedure used to develop radiographs
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