The data acquisition system, or DAS, measures the number of photons that strikes the detector, converts the information to a _______signal, and sends the signal to the computer.

The process of converting the data from the attenuation profile to the matrix is known as:

An increase of matrix size (with no change in field of view) will ____________ detail.

Calculate the distance covered in a SDCT helical scan using a 1 second tube rotation, 5mm slice thickness, pitch of 1, 30 second total acquisition time and a DFOV of 20 cm. 

In CT image reconstruction, the path the x-ray beam takes from the tube to the detectors is termed a:

Which of the following is a process of applying a filter to an attenuation profile?

After reviewing the information shown in the accompanying table for a patient with pneumonia and sepsis, which information is most important to report to the health care provider? Physical Assessment Laboratory Data Vital Signs ·      Petechiae noted on chest and legs·      Crackles heard bilaterally in lung bases·      No redness or swelling at central line IV site ·      Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 34 mg/Dl·      Hematocrit 30%·      Platelets 50,000/µL ·      Temperature 100°F (37.8°C)·      Pulse 102/min·      Respirations 26/min·      BP 110/60 mm Hg·      O2 saturation 93% on 2L O2 via nasal cannula

A patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) takes the medication Azathioprine. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the patient teaching?

What is the MOST common manifestation of acute kidney injury?

Of which client would the nurse need to be aware for the possible development of septic shock? A client: