Diagnostic Imaging Midterm Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. object of interest is raised or anatomically positioned above the image receptor
  2. 6. radiation effect that is seen immediately after exposure
  3. 8. the outside edge or shadow where the film has been imperfectly collimated
  4. 9. Foreshortening or elongation of a body part due to poor positioning
  5. 11. for abdominal views it is best to take the x-ray image on
  6. 13. for thoracic view it is best to take x-ray the image on
  7. 15. Developed to absorb scattered and secondary radiation normally under the tabletop between the patient and the film/receptor.
  8. 16. radiation effect that occur by chance and may occur without a threshold level of dose
  9. 17. the portion of the x-ray image that is sharp and clearly collimated
  10. 19. the ability to differentiate fine details within the x-ray image
  11. 20. Part of the x-ray tube that emits electrons
Down
  1. 1. Speed at which the x-rays are converted to light by the individual phosphors
  2. 2. process by which intensifying screens react to the incoming radiation
  3. 4. Controls size of x-ray beam
  4. 5. the anatomical border between the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity
  5. 7. when a patient is laying on their back for a radiograph it called a BLANK view
  6. 10. (2 x thinkness) + 40 = kvp
  7. 12. film holder with one pair of intensifying screens
  8. 14. Part of the x-ray tube that directs xrays down toward patient
  9. 18. this tissue type shows up white on an x-ray image