Exam 10: Radiographic Image Quality

Higher speed image receptors generally produce images with ____________.

In general radiography, the useful optical densities lie between _____ and _____.

The base + fog of a film is shown below the __________ of the characteristic curve.

Subject contrast is affected by ___________.

Which of these body parts has the highest subject contrast?

Spatial resolution improves with decreased _________ blur.

Focal spot blur can be reduced by using __________.

Optical density is primarily controlled by changing the _____.

The slope of the __________ portion of the characteristic curve shows the film contrast.

Radiographic image quality is improved when the __________ is increased.

A film with a characteristic curve showing a high slope would be useful when ________ is needed.

The inherent base density plus fog density in film is _______.

The three primary geometric factors affecting image quality are ________________________.

_________ is defined as the ability to image two separate objects and visually detect one from the other.

An image receptor with ____________ can be used over a greater range of exposures.

The best way to minimize magnification is to use a __________.

The densities above 2.5 on a film are represented in the __________ portion of the characteristic curve.

A high quality radiograph should always demonstrate ____________.

Radiographic __________ is random fluctuation in the optical density of a radiograph.

Patient thickness affects image quality by affecting ____________.