The absorption of useful radiation by a grid is called:

A technologist is performing a portable KUB on an obese patient with ascites. The technologist is concerned about the production of scatter radiation. Which of the following grid ratios will provide the greatest image contrast?

If the center chamber is selected for a PA chest, how will patient dose be affected?

80 kVp, 10 mAs, 12:1 grid was changed to 70 kVp _____ mAs, 6:1 grid

The grid pattern that allows for cephalic and caudal angulation of the x-ray tube is:

The backup timer of an AEC system will terminate the exposure at _____ mAs no matter what.

During a cross-table lateral c-spine you decrease the SID from 72 inches to 60 inches. How will this affect the detail recorded in the image?

Which of the following would demonstrate the least distortion?

A radiograph with a low level of penumbra could also be described as having two of the following: (Select two.)

Which of the following types of distortion will you see when the body part is improperly aligned?