222-2 Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. An electronic device that converts visible light energy into electrical energy
  2. 5. mAs and kVp are considered to be ________ factors.
  3. 7. _________ kVp decreases contrast.
  4. 9. Altering the x-ray beam’s penetrating power affects its __________ and transmission.
  5. 10. Acts as a safety mechanism when an AEC system fails or the equipment is not used properly
  6. 13. When exposed to radiation, the air in the chambers becomes ionized, creating an electrical charge.
  7. 17. A device placed between the body part and the IR to absorb scatter radiation exiting the patient
  8. 19. A ionization chamber is an example of this_______
  9. 21. Spot Any point in the anode where photons interact to create heat.
Down
  1. 1. Use a fluorescent screen and a device that converts light to electricity
  2. 2. Affects the amount of radiation exposure to the IR
  3. 4. Light paddles coated with fluorescent material serve as the detectors.
  4. 6. wide dynamic range gives you ____________.
  5. 8. kVp increases contrast.
  6. 11. A solid-state device that performs the same function
  7. 12. The distance between the object and the IR
  8. 14. Changing ______ requires a change in mAs to maintain exposure to the image receptor.
  9. 15. Part _________ affects beam attenuation
  10. 16. Refers to the shortest exposure time that the system can produce.
  11. 18. The purpose of _________ is to ensure that consistent and appropriate exposures to the image receptor are produced.
  12. 20. Improper _______ may either underexpose or overexpose the image receptor.