Exercises 11 through 15 pertain to the focal spot quality control test.
11.
What is the purpose of the focal spot test in addition to determining the
approximate focal spot size?
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12.
What size film holder do you need for the focal spot test?
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13.
Do you place the "bar" patterns facing or facing away from the x-ray tube when
preparing to perform the focal spot test?
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14.
A discrepancy of measurement could indicate that the SID indicator is in error. If
this happens, what should you do?
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15.
If a great change in focal spot resolution occurs, what should you do?
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Exercises 16 through 20 pertain to the collimator quality control test.
16.
Why do you need lead numbers for the collimator test?
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17.
What can you use as a collimator test tool instead of nine pennies?
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