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ARRT Radiography Exam Flashcards: Recognize Equipment Malfunctions

Study Recognize Equipment Malfunctions in ARRT Radiography Exam with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which immediate action is required if the exposure switch sticks in the ON position during an exposure?

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ANSWER

Release the switch and use the emergency-off/power disconnect immediately. This action prevents prolonged radiation exposure, ensuring patient and operator safety by immediately halting the malfunctioning exposure process.

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During mammography examinations, the automatic exposure control (AEC) consistently terminates exposures too early, resulting in underexposed images. The problem occurs with all breast thicknesses and compositions. Manual technique settings produce properly exposed images. Which AEC component requires immediate attention?
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