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Automatic Film Processing
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03/29/2013

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Term
film is typically processed in __-__ seconds
Definition
45-120
Term
transport system, dryer system, replenishment system, circulation system, temperature control system
Definition
automatic film processing components
Term
developer temperature is usually maintained at ___
Definition
95 degrees f
Term
developing usually takes ___ seconds
Definition
22 seconds
Term
22 seconds
Definition
length of time fixing takes
Term
removes remaining silver halide from emulsion and hardens gelatin
Definition
fixing
Term
washing takes ___ seconds
Definition
20
Term
wash water should be maintained at __ degrees farenheiht lower than developer temp
Definition
5
Term
drying typically occurs in __ seconds
Definition
26
Term
system that moves film through processor
begins at feed tray
three subsystems
Definition
transport system
Term
controls the replenishment rate
Definition
microswitch
Term
rollers
transport rack
drive motor
Definition
three subsystems of transport system
Term
three types of rollers
Definition
master
planetary
transport
Term
easily removable and provide convenient maintenance and efficient cleaning of processor
use guide shoes
Definition
transport rack subassembly
Term
systems that consist of a master roller, planetary rollers, and guideshoes
Definition
turnaround assembly
Term
turnaround assemblies are located at the ___ of the transport rack
Definition
bottom
Term
transport system is powered by a
Definition
fractional horsepower drive motor
Term
if replenishment rate is increased, radiographic contrast is ____
Definition
increased
Term
underreplenishment is a common cause of ___
Definition
damp films
Term
continuously pumps the developer and fixer in order to maintain constant agitation in each tank
uses water to remove all processing chemicals from surface of film before drying
Definition
circulation system
Term
dryer system should be run at a ______ air pressure
Definition
negative internal
Term
crossover racks should be cleaned
Definition
daily
Term
quality control QC consists of:
Definition
periodic cleaning
system maintenance
daily monitoring
Term
three types of maintenance
Definition
scheduled
preventative
nonscheduled
Term
routine procedures performed weekly/monthly
maintenance of all moving parts
Definition
scheduled maintenance
Term
planned program of part replacement at regular intervals before equipment failure
Definition
preventive maintenance
Term
failure in the system that requires processor repair
Definition
nonscheduled maintenance
Term
any irregularity that is not cause by proper shadowing of tissue by xray beam
Definition
artifact
Term
three types of artifacts
Definition
processing
handling
exposure
Term
guide shoe
pi lines
dirty roller marks
dichroic stain
curtain effect
wet pressure sensitization
Definition
processing artifacts
Term
light/radiation fog caused by light leaks
kink marks
static marks
hyporetention
Definition
handling artifacts
Term
improper patient positioning
patient motion
double exposure
poor technique
poor screen film contact
warped cassettes
patient's own anatomy obscures
preventable artifacts (external)
nonpreventable artifacts (internal)
Definition
exposure artifacts
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