The following AP oblique (frog leg) projection of the right…

The following AP oblique (frog leg) projection of the right hip was taken on a patient using AEC and the center ionization chamber was chosen. Due to underexposure of the image, which of the detector configurations below would be optimal in producing an image with adequate density? (Hint, the underexposed segment of the image is on the left side of the image) frog leg hip.jpg

List the stages of development for a technique chart: Extra…

List the stages of development for a technique chart: Extrapolate the technique chart Establish a quality control program for each machine Perform limited clinical trials on patients Produce initial phantom images with various kVp and mAs settings Review and select the best phantom image Periodically review chart for accuracy Perform additional phantom images for small, medium, and large part thicknesses

A PA chest on an adult patient is ordered and the technologi…

A PA chest on an adult patient is ordered and the technologist uses AEC for the exposure selecting the wall bucky.  The technologist makes an error on the console when setting up for the examination and selects the table bucky by mistake and continues with the exposure.  Which of the following will occur due to this error?