The use of an x-ray tube with a small anode angle results in: (Select all that apply)
When the distance from the x-ray source decreases, the patie…
When the distance from the x-ray source decreases, the patient dose will:
An x-ray exposure is made using 96 kilovoltage peak (kVp) an…
An x-ray exposure is made using 96 kilovoltage peak (kVp) and 3 milliamperage (mA)s. What new technique will result in the greatest increase in receptor exposure?
The magnification factor for a radiographic procedure is cal…
The magnification factor for a radiographic procedure is calculated at 1.25. It may be assumed that there is a ____ magnification of the object size.
If an x-ray beam has an intensity of 1.2 mGy at 60 inches, w…
If an x-ray beam has an intensity of 1.2 mGy at 60 inches, what is the intensity of the beam 40 inches?
Which of the following sets of factors would be associated w…
Which of the following sets of factors would be associated with a radiographic image possessing the greatest amount of focal spot blur?
Which of the following formulas is used to determine the mag…
Which of the following formulas is used to determine the magnification factor?
If the original radiograph has good receptor exposure and th…
If the original radiograph has good receptor exposure and the mAs is increased and the kVp is decreased according to the 15% rule, which of these statements is true?1) Receptor exposure increases2) Contrast increases3) Receptor exposure decreases4) Contrast decreases5) Receptor exposure stays the same6) Contrast stays the same
A radiograph acquired at 60 kilovoltage peak (kVp) results i…
A radiograph acquired at 60 kilovoltage peak (kVp) results in an underexposed image. What new kVp setting will double the receptor exposure?
Which kVp selection would produce the greatest relative perc…
Which kVp selection would produce the greatest relative percentage of scattered radiation?