A lateral knee projection is performed on a DR system with a…

A lateral knee projection is performed on a DR system with an EIV of 2,000 and the image needs to be repeated due to a positioning error. A second exposure is made using different technical factors that result in an EIV of 2,300.  What will be the change of patient exposure for the second radiograph?

A satisfactory PA chest x-ray is performed on a patient usin…

A satisfactory PA chest x-ray is performed on a patient using manual technical factors of 100 kVp and 8 mAs on a patient that is 28 cm in thickness.  The next patient scheduled for a PA chest x-ray measures 24 cm.  Which of the following sets of technical factors would be optimal in maintaining density and keeping patient exposure to a minimum?