Principles of Radiographic Imaging:
Chapter 17 The Pathology Problem
The medical science that pertains to all aspects of disease, including the structural and
functional changes caused by the disease. correct answers Pathology
A disease that causes increased thickness and effective atomic number are called
_________________ conditions. correct answers Additive
Additive conditions require an _____________ in technical factors. correct answers
Increase
True/False: Fewer photons will be absorbed when a patient has an additive condition.
correct answers False, more photons will be absorbed
IR exposure will ____________ as the extent of an additive disease increases correct
answers Decrease
Diseases that require a decrease in technical factors, and result in decreased patient
thickness/density are called? correct answers Destructive conditions
With a destructive condition IR exposure _______________ as the extent of the
disease increases. correct answers Increases
A small localized tumor in the lung, or kidney stone would require what change in
technical factors? correct answers NONE
A minimal change of ______to______ percent is needed to produce a visible change in
overall IR exposure. correct answers 25-50%
Pneumonia causes air filled tissue to fill with ___________, which will absorb _______
radiation than air. correct answers Fluid
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Why should radiographers have a good understanding of pathological conditions?
correct answers To properly adjust technical factors when faced with certain
radiographic symptoms on a radiograph
Additive/Destructive:
a) congestive heart failure
b) ascites
c) pneumothorax
Chapter 17 The Pathology Problem
The medical science that pertains to all aspects of disease, including the structural and
functional changes caused by the disease. correct answers Pathology
A disease that causes increased thickness and effective atomic number are called
_________________ conditions. correct answers Additive
Additive conditions require an _____________ in technical factors. correct answers
Increase
True/False: Fewer photons will be absorbed when a patient has an additive condition.
correct answers False, more photons will be absorbed
IR exposure will ____________ as the extent of an additive disease increases correct
answers Decrease
Diseases that require a decrease in technical factors, and result in decreased patient
thickness/density are called? correct answers Destructive conditions
With a destructive condition IR exposure _______________ as the extent of the
disease increases. correct answers Increases
A small localized tumor in the lung, or kidney stone would require what change in
technical factors? correct answers NONE
A minimal change of ______to______ percent is needed to produce a visible change in
overall IR exposure. correct answers 25-50%
Pneumonia causes air filled tissue to fill with ___________, which will absorb _______
radiation than air. correct answers Fluid
More
Why should radiographers have a good understanding of pathological conditions?
correct answers To properly adjust technical factors when faced with certain
radiographic symptoms on a radiograph
Additive/Destructive:
a) congestive heart failure
b) ascites
c) pneumothorax
