a graph that has several peaks and valleys representing pixel values correct answers histogram
agents that appear white on the finished image correct answers radiopaque
agents that appear black on the finished image correct answers radiolucent
most of the occupational exposure received by radiographer is received during correct answers
fluoro, portables
the knee is formed by the correct answers proximal tibia, patella, distal femur
ulnar flexion of the wrist helps to correct answers overcome superimposition of the scaphoid
inspiration of a chest x-ray will demonstrate ____ pairs of posterior ribs correct answers 10
what is demonstrated in the AP oblique elbow position correct answers radial head and neck free
of superimposition
examples of additive pathologic conditions correct answers ascites, pneumonia, atelectasis
examples of destructive pathologic conditions correct answers osteoporosis, emphysema,
osteomalacia
if it desired to measure ESE, a ___________ is used correct answers small ionization chamber
, the gallbladder and stomach are higher and more lateral and the large bowel more peripheral in
the ____ patient correct answers hyperstenic
the anode heel effect becomes more pronounced as correct answers SID decreases, IR size
increases, target angle decreases
changes AC to unidirectional current correct answers rectifier
used for focal spot evaluation correct answers star pattern
advantages of high frequency generators correct answers compact, constant potential (decrease
pt. dose)
sunrise view is used to demonstrate correct answers vertical fractures of patella
flat panel detectors used in DR are often made of correct answers amorphous selenium coated
TFT array
performed to evaluate timer accuracy or rectifier efficiency in single phase equipment correct
answers spinning top test
makes up 15% of the primary beam correct answers characteristic radiation
responsible for most of the x-ray photons produced at the tungsten target correct answers Brems
radiation
the SC are formed by the correct answers medial (sternal) extremities of the clavicles and
clavicular notches of the manubruim