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An image that has high contrast will have Few shades of gray
Coherent scattering event may also be called Classic scattering
During a serious of portal cheat x-rays, the technologist fails to adjust the kvp for an especially
large patient. This is likely to result in quantum mottle
Bremsstrahlung X-ray photons are produced by electrons interactions with which aspect of the
tungsten atom? Positive charge of the atomic nucleus
An image is taken using 10mAs with 5:1 grid. What mAs is needed to maintain receptor
exposure when switching to a 16:1 grid 30mAs
Cathode Negative electrode
Anode Positive electrode
anode heel effect Uneven distribution of radiation intensity in the x-ray beam.
As the distance of the beam is doubled what happens to the quantity of the photons reaching the
image receptor The number of photons reduce to 1/4
kVp quality
mAs Quantity
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A change in the actual focal spot sizes will also change Effective focal spot spatial
resolution
A radiograph with a significant amount of white and black brightness levels is described as
Short scale contrast
Increasing diagnostic filtration from 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm will have what effect on the X-ray beam
intensity Decreased intensity
Penumbra and detail share what relationship Increased penumbra decreased detail
What aspect of the X-ray tube assembly is the actual source of X-ray photons Anode
target
Which anatomic structure has a high attenuating nature Bones
The greatest image detail on a radiograph will occur with Decreased OID increased SID
Which of these factors are expected to decrease spatial resolution in the radiographic image
Increased motion
What allows free flowing of electrons Conductors
The difference in brightness levels between adjacent anatomy structures on an image describes
Contrast
Which of the following variables influence radiographic contrast Grid ratio