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The nuclear force which holds electrons in “orbit” around an atom is called:
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gravity
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charge
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valence force
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binding energy
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change from 2 mm Al filtration to 4 mm Al filtration
The curve shifts:
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right
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left
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remains the same
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Scatter radiation is mostly a result of the Photoelectric interaction.
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change from 2 mm Al filtration to 4 mm Al filtration
The discrete (characteristic) curve shifts:
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right
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left
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remains the same
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change from high atomic number target material to low atomic number
The amplitude (height) of the emission spectrum curve would:
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increase
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decrease
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remain the same
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The Compton interaction is mainly responsible for radiographer dose.
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change from 82 kVp to 72 kVp
The amplitude (height) of the emission spectrum curve would:
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decrease
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increase
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remain the same
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As the atomic number of an element increases, the energy required to remove an inner shell electron _____________________.
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increases
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decreases
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is unchanged
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change from high atomic number target material to low atomic number
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
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The end product(s) of the photoelectric effect is/are:
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one ejected electron and an orbital vacancy
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one ejected electron only
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one scattered photon, one ejected electron, and an orbital vacancy
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one scattered photon only
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one orbital vacancy only
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If an incident photon has an energy of 90 keV and undergoes a Compton interaction giving 20 keV to the ejected electron which had a binding energy of 2 keV, determine the energy of the scattered photon.
the energy is [blank_start]68[blank_end] keV
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Which of the following is NOT an interaction between x-ray photons and matter?
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The greatest amount of scatter is produced from the _____________________ interaction.
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coherent
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compton
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characteristic
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brems
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Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light.
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A high energy x-ray photon has a long wavelength.
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An 80-kV photon undergoes a coherent scattering interaction with an orbital electron having a binding energy of 8 kV. What is the energy of the resulting scattered photon?
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Filtration is the process of eliminating undesirable ____ by the insertion of absorbing materials into the primary beam.
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low energy x-ray photons
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high energy incident electrons
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high energy x-ray photons
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low energy incident electrons
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label the parts of the x-ray beam spectrum graph
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change from high atomic number target material to low atomic number
The curve shifts:
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left
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right
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remains the same
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If the number of protons within an atom’s nucleus is changed, which of the following must absolutely change:
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number of electrons
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element's name
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electrical charge
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number of neutrons
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change from 82 kVp to 72 kVp
The curve shifts:
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left
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right
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remain the same
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Characteristic radiation forms a discrete emission spectrum.
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The partial absorption of the x-ray beam as it passes through the body is best referred as:
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absorption
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brems
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heterogeneity
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attenuation
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this interaction is a ____________ interaction
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change from 82 kVp to 72 kVp
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
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A low energy brems x-ray results when the incident electron is strongly influenced by the nucleus.
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change from high atomic number target material to low atomic number
The discrete (characteristic) curve shifts:
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left
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right
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remains the same
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change from 2 mm Al filtration to 4 mm Al filtration.
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
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If an incident x-ray photon ejects a k-shell electron with a binding energy of 37 keV, and the initial energy of the photon was 40 keV, the ejected electron leaves the atom with _____ keV of kinetic energy.
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A photon of x-ray has an electrically positive charge.
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Attenuation causes a gradual decrease in the number of primary x-rays that exit the patient.
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Brems is produced by:
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slowing down of an electron by the nucleus
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ionization from ejection of outer shell electron
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excitation and restabilization of an outer shell electron
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creation of a photoelectron
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change from 82 kVp to 72 kVp
The discrete (characteristic) curve shifts:
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left
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right
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remain the same
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In the diagnostic range, the majority of primary x-rays produced are:
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brems
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compton
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photoelectric
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characteristic
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Radiation that turns 180 degrees in direction after interacting with matter is called:
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coherent
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backscatter
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brems
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characteristic
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change from 2 mm Al filtration to 4 mm Al filtration
The amplitude (height) of the emission spectrum curve would:
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increase
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decrease
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remain the same
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If a projectile electron is traveling at 70 keV and is deviated by the nucleus with a resulting electron energy of 10 keV, determine the energy of emitted radiation = [blank_start]60[blank_end] keV
This is an example of what type of radiation? [blank_start]brems[blank_end] interaction
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We used an original mAs of 32 and kVp of 80, list two separate techniques (one kVp & mAs then another kVp & mAs) we could use to double our exposure. (0.5 pt for each)
15% rule: [blank_start]92[blank_end] kVp @ [blank_start]32[blank_end] mAs
Doubling mAs: [blank_start]64[blank_end] mAs @ [blank_start]80[blank_end] kVp
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label the x-ray tube
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stator
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rotor
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glass envelope
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filament
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focusing cup
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target
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window
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disk
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Distortion can be a misrepresentation of
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shape only
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size only
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detail
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shape and size
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Calculate the magnification factor when the SID is 40 in. and the OID is 5 in. round to 2 decimal places
[blank_start]1.14[blank_end]x
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The difference between two adjacent shades of gray is:
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distortion
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subject contrast
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spatial resolution
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quantum mottle
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Spatial resolution is improved when:
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SID decreases
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OID decreases
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SOD decreases
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OID increases
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Foreshortening is present if:
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The image of the object is shorter than the object
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The image of the object is larger than the object
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the tube and IR are in alignment
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IR exposure is excessive
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If 80 kVp, 400 mA, and 0.025 sec. produce a satisfactory radiograph, what mAs was used?
[blank_start]10[blank_end] mAs
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The [blank_start]___[blank_end] the SID, the [blank_start]___[blank_end] the magnification.
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lesser
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greater
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n/a
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smaller
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bigger
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n/a
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change from 20 mAs to 40 mAs
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
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As tube angle increases, shape distortion will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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What can negatively impact spatial resolution?
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patient motion
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small focal spot
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minimal OID
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small detectors
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change from 3 mm Al filtration to 5 mm Al filtration
Which of the following best demonstrates the emission spectrum graph shift?
Red curve = new curve
Black curve = original curve
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Factors affecting spatial resolution include:
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focal spot size
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contrast scale
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kVp
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mAs
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A good method for controlling motion when the patient is unable to cooperate is to:
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The effect of mAs upon IR exposure is:
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directly proportional
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inversely proportional
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dependent on kVp
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If a radiograph using 40 mAs (400 mA at 0.10 sec.) produced a radiograph with satisfactory exposure, what new time should be used if mA is changed to 200?
[blank_start]0.2[blank_end] sec
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Poor spatial resolution is caused by an unacceptable amount of
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umbra
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penumbra
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IR Exposure
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contrast
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the unsharpness in an image is affected by all of the following except:
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focal spot size
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mAs
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SOD
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OID
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If a projected image measures 3 in. and the magnification factor is 1.1, what is the size of the actual object? (you must label your answer with abbreviation)
[blank_start]2.7 in[blank_end]
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The principal controlling technical factor of remnant beam contrast is
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mAs
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kVp
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focal spot size
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anode angle
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As kVp increases, remnant beam contrast scale will _________________.
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lengthen
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shorten
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remain unchanged
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An increase in x-ray beam filtration
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increases magnification
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increases the average photon energy of the beam
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decreases patient tissue density
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increases the quantity of photons in the beam
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A radiograph with few shades of gray exhibits
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high contrast
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medium contrast
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low contrast
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Calculate the magnification factor when the SID is 40 in. and the SOD is 25 in.
[blank_start]1.6[blank_end]x
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As kVp decreases, spatial resolution will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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As filtration increases, IR exposure will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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If the following three exposures were obtained on the same patient (with no computer processing and/or on film) and everything is unchanged except for mAs, in which image would you expect mAs to have been the largest?
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The principal controlling factor of radiographic image receptor exposure is:
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mAs
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kVp
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focal spot size
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tube angulation
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With an SID of 40 inches, and an OID of 10 inches, what is the factor of magnification?
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If 70 kVp, 100 mA, and 0.25 sec. produce a satisfactory radiograph, what mAs was used?
[blank_start]25[blank_end] mAs
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If 10 mAs at 120 kVp is used for a radiograph and the remnant beam's scale of contrast is too long, determine the new technique to be used obtaining the same IR exposure.
new kVp: [blank_start]102[blank_end]
new mAs: [blank_start]20[blank_end]
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Electronic "snow" on a display monitor or TV monitor image is a form of:
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noise
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scatter
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distortion
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IR exposure
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As mAs increases, remnant beam contrast scale will _________________.
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lengthen
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shorten
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remain unchanged
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A change in kVp, as an exposure factor, affects
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As kVp increases, the percentage of Compton interactions (relative to the total number of interactions) [blank_start]____[blank_end] and remnant beam contrast scale [blank_start]____[blank_end].
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increase
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decrease
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N/A
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lengthen
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shorten
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N/A
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Size distortion is controlled by:
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SID
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OID
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mAs
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kVp
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patient motion
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Calculate the magnification factor when the SID is 72 in. and the SOD is 25 in. round to 2 places.
[blank_start]2.88[blank_end] x
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As mAs increases, IR exposure will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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As mAs increases, shape distortion will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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As SID increases, spatial resolution will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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As focal spot size increases, spatial resolution will _______________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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The brightness of the image on a viewing monitor is the result of
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What should you expect to occur with a decrease in kVp?
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Insufficient mAs is likely to contribute to ___ in the image.
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quantum mottle
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motion
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high spatial resolution
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excessive OID
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Using the 15% rule changes
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distortion
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IR exposure
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remnant beam contrast
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A radiograph of the forearm is produced using 4 mAs at 65 kVp. What kVp would be required to double the exposure? round up to whole number
[blank_start]75[blank_end] kVp
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As OID increases, size distortion will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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If the signal is 16 and the noise is 4 on a hypothetical radiographic image, what is the Signal to Noise ratio?
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Which of the following is equivalent to low penumbra?
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Penumbra decreases as
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SID increases
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OID decreases
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focal spot decreases
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all of the above
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If the mA is set at 300 and the total mAs produced is 15 mAs, the exposure time must be:
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0.5 sec
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0.05 sec
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0.2 sec
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2 sec
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Size distortion in radiography can be ___ only.
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magnification
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foreshortening
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elongation
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minimization
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What factor influences the average energy of photons reaching the IR?
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mAs
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kVp
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mA
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focal spot size
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If 20 mAs at 100 kVp is used and the IR exposure needs to be doubled without altering the remnant beam contrast scale, determine the new technique that should be used.
new kVp: [blank_start]100[blank_end]
new mAs: [blank_start]40[blank_end]
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which of the following are causes of scatter radiation
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high kVp
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low kVp
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large part thickness
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part density
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large field sizes
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small field sizes
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large mAs
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small mAs
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what is the purpose of a grid
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to absorb low energy photons before they reach the IR
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to absorb scatter before it reaches IR
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to reflect scatter away from IR
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to absorb primary radiation before it reaches IR
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match the type of grid with its definition
[blank_start]Stationary[blank_end] grid: attaches to cassette
[blank_start]Reciprocating[blank_end] grid: moves grid back and forth
[blank_start]Oscillating[blank_end] grid: move grid plate in circular motion
The [blank_start]reciprocating[blank_end] and [blank_start]oscillating[blank_end] grids make up the Potter-Bucky Diaphragm aka the [blank_start]bucky[blank_end]
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Stationary
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Reciprocating
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Oscillating
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reciprocating
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oscillating
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bucky
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the [blank_start]higher[blank_end] the grid ratio, the more effective the grid is at removing scatter
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We used 10 mAs at 78 kV on a KUB. Convert this non-grid technique to a 10:1 grid
[blank_start]50[blank_end] mAs @ [blank_start]78[blank_end] kV
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Convert 60 mAs at 92 kV using a 8:1 grid to an 5:1 grid.
[blank_start]30[blank_end] mAs @ [blank_start]92[blank_end] kV
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increased lead content = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] scatter = contrast scale [blank_start]shortens[blank_end] = image contrast [blank_start]increases[blank_end]
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decreased
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increased
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same
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shortens
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lengthens
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remains the same
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increases
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decreases
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remains the same
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grid cut off is due to the absorption of
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scatter radiation
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remnant radiation
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primary radiation
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secondary radiation
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label the type of grid
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short axis
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linear
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cross-hatch
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label the type of grid
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What is the grid radius based on?
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SID
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OID
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Tube angle
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Object thickness
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fill out the table and GCF equation, include x in multiplier.
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No grid
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x1
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5:1
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x2
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6:1
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x3
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8:1
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x4
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10:1 or 12:1
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x5
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16:1
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x6
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mAs2
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mAs1
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GCF2
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GCF1
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What causes the moire effect?
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the grid lines are parallel to scan lines of processor
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the grid lines are perp to scan lines of processor
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misalignment of the grid and beam
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incorrect SID used
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This image is an example of
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Match the image with its grid error
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The air gap technique is when OID is [blank_start]increases[blank_end], so scatter on the IR [blank_start]decreases[blank_end]
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increased
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decreased
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remains the same
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increases
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decreases
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remains the same
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When generator power and rectification increase
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quantity of current increases
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quantity of current decreases
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quality of current increases
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quality of current decreases
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current is not affected
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high frequency generators [blank_start]reduce[blank_end] the ripple of the wave form
with each increase in generator power, the exposure rate of the x-ray beam [blank_start]increases[blank_end]
These changes [blank_start]increase[blank_end] the effective mA, which allows for a [blank_start]reduction[blank_end] in technique
High power generators also [blank_start]increase[blank_end] the average kV
Generally, the set mAs could be [blank_start]cut in half[blank_end] when changing from a single phase to a 3 phase/HF
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reduce
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increase
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don't change
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increases
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decreases
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remains the same
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increase
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decrease
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do not change
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decrease
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increase
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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do not change
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cut in half
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doubled
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unchanged
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generator power [blank_start]lengthens[blank_end] remnant contrast scale
generator power [blank_start]does not affect[blank_end] spatial resolution
generator power [blank_start]does not affect[blank_end] size distortion
generator power [blank_start]does not affect[blank_end] shape distortion
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does not affect
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shortens
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lengthens
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does not affect
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increases
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decreases
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does not affect
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increases
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decreases
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does not affect
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increases
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decreases
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which of the following are considered inherent filtration
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which of the following are considered added filtration
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The minimum total filtration equivalent is [blank_start]2.5[blank_end] mm Al
- [blank_start]1.5[blank_end] mm of inherent filtration
- [blank_start]1[blank_end] mm added filtration
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What is the unit for directly measuring x-ray beam penetration
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Half-Value Layer
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Half-Vacancy Layer
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mm Al
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mm Hg
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mm Pb
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A Potter-Bucky diaphragm does not move
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Higher frequency grids have [blank_start]thinner[blank_end] lead strips
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thinner
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thicker
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no difference in
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What is the most critical factor in a grid's efficiency?
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grid frequency
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grid ratio
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lead content of grids
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grid dimension
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Grid radius is the distance between the grid and the [blank_start]convergence line[blank_end].
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Match the term with its definition
[blank_start]Grid ratio[blank_end] : the proportion of the height to the width of the interspaced between the lead strips
[blank_start]Lead Content of Grid[blank_end] : mass per unit area, as this increases so does the removal of scatter
[blank_start]Grid Radius[blank_end]: the distance between the grid and the convergent line or point aka the correct SID
[blank_start]Grid Frequency[blank_end]: the number of lead strips counted per inch/cm
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Grid ratio
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Lead Content of Grid
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Grid Radius
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Grid Frequency
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What is the purpose of a compensating filter?
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Which of the follower are the purposes for field size limitation
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minimize radiation exposure to the tech
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minimize radiation exposure to the patient
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change subject contrast in the remnant beam
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preserve subject contrast in the remnant beam
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preserve image sharpness
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increased collimation (smaller size) = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] scatter = [blank_start]shortened[blank_end] contrast scale
increased collimation = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] IR exposure
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increased
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decreased
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same amount of
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lengthened
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shortened
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same
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decreased
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increased
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same
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match the types of field size limitations
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The purpose of PBL is
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to allow techs to not worry about collimation
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ensure the field size is never larger than cassette
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allow for easy collimation
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automatically set field size
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Positive Contrast Agents
-[blank_start]Radiopaque[blank_end] ([blank_start]white[blank_end])
-Based upon [blank_start]Barium or Iodine[blank_end]
Negative Contrast Agents
-[blank_start]Radiolucent[blank_end] ([blank_start]black[blank_end])
-Are all [blank_start]gasses[blank_end]
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Radiopaque
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Radiolucent
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white
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black
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Barium or Iodine
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Barium or Calcium
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Lead or Tungsten
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Tungsten or Molybdenum
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Calcium or Iodine
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Barium or Tungsten
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Radiopaque
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Radiolucent
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white
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black
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gasses
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water
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tissues
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bones
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barium
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iodine
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Additive diseases = [blank_start]increased radiopacity of tissue[blank_end] = [blank_start]increased[blank_end] technique
Destructive diseases = [blank_start]increased radiolucency of tissue[blank_end] = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] technique
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increased radiopacity of tissue
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increased radiolucency of tissue
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decreased radiopacity of tissue
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decreased radiolucency of tissue
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increased
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decreased
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same
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increased radiopacity of tissue
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increased radiolucency of tissue
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decreased radiopacity of tissue
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decreased radiolucency of tissue
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increased
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decreased
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same
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which of the following are additive diseases
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Emphysema
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Pleural Effusion
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Edema
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Osteoporosis
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Pneumothorax
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Pneumonia
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Cardiomegaly
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Cancer
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increase fluid, bone or metal content
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which of the following are destructive diseases
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Emphysema
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Pleural Effusion
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Edema
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Osteoporosis
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Pneumothorax
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Pneumonia
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Cardiomegaly
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Cancer
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increase fluid, bone or metal content
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increase gas or fat, decrease normal fluid or bone
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For soft tissue techniques, kVp is
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For patients with a fiberglass cast/splint, the technique may be altered by
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an increase in mAs by 50%
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an increase in mAs by 20%
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an increase in mAs by 8%
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an increase in kVp by 50%
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an increase in kVp by 20%
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an increase in kVp by 8%
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the longer the SID, the [blank_start]sharper[blank_end] the detail
the longer the SID, the [blank_start]less[blank_end] magnification
the longer the SID, the [blank_start]no effect on[blank_end] shape distortion
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sharper
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fuzzier
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no effect on
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fill in the formula for the inverse square law
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fill in the formula for the exposure maintenance law
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Increased OID = [blank_start]Decreased[blank_end] Scatter = [blank_start]shorter[blank_end] contrast scale
Increased OID = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] scatter = [blank_start]decreased[blank_end] IR exposure
Increased OID = [blank_start]Decreased[blank_end] sharpness
Increased OID = [blank_start]Increased[blank_end] magnification
Increased OID = [blank_start]No effect on[blank_end] shape distortion
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decreased
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If 40 mAs at 76 kVp is used and the amount of exposure needs to be cut in half, determine the new technique that should be used if you want to use the 15% rule. round to 1 decimal place if necessary
[blank_start]64.6[blank_end] kVp @ [blank_start]40[blank_end] mAs
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If 80mAs at 70kVp is used and the IR exposure needs to be doubled and the remnant beam scale of contrast lengthened, determine the new technique that should be used. round to one decimal if necessary
new kVp: [blank_start]80.5[blank_end]
new mAs: [blank_start]80[blank_end]
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A radiograph of the forearm is produced using 4 mAs at 65 kVp. round to 1 decimal place if necessary
new kVp to double IR exposure: [blank_start]74.8[blank_end]
new kVp to halve IR exposure: [blank_start]55.3[blank_end]
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Volume of the irradiated tissue increases as
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The half-value layer (HVL) is used to measure
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Photon absorption within the body occurs as the result of
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The [blank_start]____[blank_end] the photon energy, the [blank_start]____[blank_end] the percentage of interactions that will be Compton interactions.
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higher
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lower
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higher
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lower
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unaffected
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If OID increases, the remnant beam contrast scale [blank_start]_________________[blank_end].
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lengthens
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shortens
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is unaffected
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The computer distinguishes the anatomy of interest from background exposure outside collimated field during:
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How dark or light a digital image appears on a display monitor is known as
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contrast resolution
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brightness
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spatial resolution
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density
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In generic digital imaging terms, the average brightness level of the image is called the:
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window level
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window width
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density
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scale of contrast
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In a digital image histogram graph, the vertical height of any data point along the plotted curve (measured against the y axis of the graph), indicates the:
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A barium study projection will likely require the computer to locate both Smin and Smax.
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On an image histogram, an unusual spike to the left of the main bell-shaped lobe of the curve most likely represents:
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osteoporosis
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background exposure
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a large metallic object
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air in the lungs
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Dependent on the manufacturer’s algorithm, a value of interest (VOI) can accentuate a certain tissue thickness or bone.
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The larger the number of pixels in an image matrix, the:
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shorter the acquisition time
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greater the resolution of the image
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greater the number of gray shades in the image
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all answers are correct
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Which of the following is an example of a Field Uniformity Correction?
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creation of a best fit line for the raw detector data
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a flattening of the histogram curve as needed
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application of a kernel across the matrix
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evening out of brightness to account for irregularities in the hardware of the IT across the image field
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Many imaging systems present the histogram with an averaged gray scale curve overlying the histogram. The steeper the slope:
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Digital radiography images that are underexposed have a high SNR.
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The development of which of the following enabled DR systems to use a flat-shaped receptor plate:
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In digital imaging processing, what is segmentation?
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a graph plotting signal intensity for each pixel
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identification of the exposed area of the IR
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the anatomy on which the exam is performed
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a look up table
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Generally speaking, the smaller the pixels, the higher the spatial resolution.
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Which of the following terms, all contractions, most accurately describes the individual hardware elements of a DR flat panel receptor that detect radiation in the remnant x-ray beam?
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the dexel
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the pixel
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the voxel
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the rexel
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The selection of a narrow window width will:
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decrease the size of each pixel
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decrease overall brightness of the image
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increase contrast in the image
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increase magnification of the central portion of the image
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Which of the following modalities create images with the highest spatial resolution?
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ct
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nuclear medicine
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ultrasound
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digital radiography
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Adjustment of the window width of the image will change
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the brightness of the image
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the level of IR exposure
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the spatial resolution of the image
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the scale of contrast of the image
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The smaller the pixels, the lower the spatial resolution.
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For digital imaging, each image displayed consists of a discrete number of rows and columns of picture elements called the:
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signal plate
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display table
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matrix
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detector array
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In digital radiography, image contrast displayed on the monitor is controlled exclusively by kilovoltage.
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The larger the number of pixels in an image matrix, the:
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greater the number of gray shades in the image
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shorter the acquisition time
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greater the spatial resolution in the image
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all answers are correct
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no answers are correct
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A system with a high S/N ratio displays:
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low noise and high signal
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low signal and high noise
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equal amounts of signal and noise
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no signal and no noise
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Scatter radiation adds exposure to the image receptor.
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Which factor influences the average energy of photons reaching the IR?
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kVp
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mA
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time
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focal spot size
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As kVp decreases, spatial resolution will _________________.
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increase
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decrease
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remain unchanged
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In the diagnostic range, the majority of primary x-rays produced are:
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characteristic
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photoelectric
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brems
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compton
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The amount of scatter reaching the image receptor is affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
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SID
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Amount of Collimation
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kVp
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grid ratio
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The larger the number of pixels in an image matrix, the:
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The higher the DQE, the higher the dose required to get an optimal image.
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As the lead content of a grid increases,
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image receptor exposure increases
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the contrast decreases
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The ability of the grid to remove scatter increases.
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The ability of the grid to remove scatter decreases
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In production of a radiograph, which of the following is considered the controlling factor of beam penetration and remnant beam scale of contrast?
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The principal controlling factor of radiographic image receptor exposure is:
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kVp
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mAs
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focal spot size
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tube angulation
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Image level parameters (window level) control image
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brightness
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contrast
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density
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darkness
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All of the following are true of pixel pitch except:
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it is measured from center-center of pixels
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it is affected by changes in the matrix size
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it is determined by the size of the dels in flat panel systems
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it is not related to spatial resolution
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a detector element?
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capacitor
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charged coupled device
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semiconductor layer
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thin film transistor
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A phosphor screen or scintillator
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fluoresces when exposed to light
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fluoresces when exposed to xrays
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ionizes selenium when exposed to x-rays
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ionizes selenium when exposed to light
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The percentage of the surface area of a flat panel detector element devoted to the semiconductor layer is:
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DQE
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Fill factor
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detector ratio
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capacitance
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The purpose of the ADC is to convert the _______ signal to a _________ signal.
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analog; digital
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digital; analog
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analog; detector
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acquired; detected
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detector; digital
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Digital radiography images that are underexposed can show quantum mottle.
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In a DR flat panel image receptor, which electronic devices directly account for the plate’s ability to store a latent image until it is sent into the computer?
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capacitor
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tfts
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data lines
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gate lines
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semiconductor layer
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An x-ray unit with a Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) of 0.2 is said to have perfect contrast resolution.
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What is the size of each pixel for an image with a 1024x1024 matrix using a 30x30 cm field of view:
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The ratio of SID to SOD is the primary control for:
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In a DR flat panel image receptor, most of the square area of each del is dedicated to what portion of the detector element:
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the semiconductor layer
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the gate lines
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the capacitors
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the tfts
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The ionization chamber AEC is located behind the IR on the wall Bucky.
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As matrix size increases, the image's spatial resolution increases.
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Direct conversion digital imaging systems include which of the following?
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CCD
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PSP
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amorphous Se tft
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amorphous Si tft
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A CMOS imaging system would have
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microlens optics
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charged couple arrays
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amorphous selenium
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a helium red laser
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three steps to digitization of an analog image?
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Sampling
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Quantization
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Scanning
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Initiation
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The maximum range of pixel values a hardware device can store is:
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voxel depth
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bit depth
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gray scale
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gray level
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A radiograph is made using the following factors:
100 mA 8:1 grid
1.0 Sec 8x10 collimated field size
70 kVp large focal spot
50" SID 3mm Al
2" OID suspended respiration
In each of the following, if only the proposed change is made, how will spatial resolution be affected?
- Use of a 10x12 field size: [blank_start]no change[blank_end]
- Use of no grid: [blank_start]no change[blank_end]
- Use 200 mA: [blank_start]no change[blank_end]
- Use 4" OID: [blank_start]decrease[blank_end]
- Use small focal spot: [blank_start]increase[blank_end]
- Use 4mm Al: [blank_start]no change[blank_end]
-Use 4 seconds: [blank_start]decrease[blank_end]
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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decrease
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increase
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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no change
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no change
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increase
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decrease
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decrease
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increase
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no change
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A radiograph is made using the following factors:
100 mA 8:1 grid
1.0 Sec 8x10 collimated field size
70 kVp large focal spot
50" SID 3mm Al
2" OID suspended respiration
In each of the following, if only the proposed change is made, how will IR exposure be affected?
- Use of a 10x12 field size: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
- Use of no grid: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
- Use 200 mA: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
- Use 2.0 seconds: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
- Use 4" OID: [blank_start]decreased[blank_end]
- Use 60" SID: [blank_start]decreased[blank_end]- Use 90 kVp: [blank_start]increased[blank_end]
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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decreased
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increased
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no change
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decreased
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increased
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no change
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increased
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decreased
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no change
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A radiograph is made using the following factors:
500 mA
2.5 sec
130 kVp
36" SID
6" OID
2000x1000 matrix size
Window Width = 800
No grid
5x8 collimated field size
small focal spot
3mm Al
0.1mm pixel size
Window Level = 65
Changes are proposed below. In each of the following, if only the proposed change is made, how will spatial resolution be affected?
- Collimate to 10x10; [blank_start]n/a[blank_end]
- Use a grid; [blank_start]n/a[blank_end]
- Use 72" SID; [blank_start]increase[blank_end]
- Use 1" OID; [blank_start]increase[blank_end]
-Window level = 165; [blank_start]n/a[blank_end]
- Use 3600x3600 matrix size; [blank_start]increase[blank_end]
- Use 0.1cm pixel size; [blank_start]decrease[blank_end]
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n/a
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increase
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decrease
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n/a
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increase
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decrease
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increase
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decrease
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n/a
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increase
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decrease
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increase
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decrease
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increase
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decrease
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n/a
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decrease
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increase
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n/a