A Conscientious Technologist Will Always Handle the X-Ray Tube Assembly

question 43

Essay

A conscientious technologist will always handle the x-ray tube assembly with care, particularly when the x-ray tube has been used for high mAs and kVp exposures over a short period of time.Technologists are cautioned about moving the x-ray tube assembly quickly and with "jerking" movements.Explain why this is important to remember.

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