If an increase in kilovoltage is accompanied by a reduction in mAs in order to maintain radiographic density, the overall result will be ____. a decrease in radiographic contrast a decrease in the amount of scatter produced an increase in radiographic contrast an increase in the amount of scatter produced
Which of the following terms describes the differential abso…
Which of the following terms describes the differential absorption of the x-ray beam due the different transmission and attenuation effects of the human body?
If the x-ray tube is not aligned to the convergence line, wh…
If the x-ray tube is not aligned to the convergence line, what type of grid error may occur?
Specially designed radiographic cassettes with the grids bui…
Specially designed radiographic cassettes with the grids built-in are called:
The grid ratio is the ratio of the:
The grid ratio is the ratio of the:
After taking an exposure using a focused grid, it is noted t…
After taking an exposure using a focused grid, it is noted that both lateral edges of the finished radiograph are less dense. Which of the following could be the cause of this problem?
What effect will the use of a grid have on patient dose?
What effect will the use of a grid have on patient dose?
As tissue thickness and/or tissue density ____, radiographic…
As tissue thickness and/or tissue density ____, radiographic density ____.
A radiographic grid interspace material may be made of which…
A radiographic grid interspace material may be made of which of the following materials?
The reduction of scatter radiation reaching the image recept…
The reduction of scatter radiation reaching the image receptor can be accomplished by using: