Question 1

The amount of mAs used has a direct effect on the density of a film-screen image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Knowing that 6 mAs is appropriate for a knee examination done at 40 in SID,how much mAs should be used at 56 in SID?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 mAs 
B)  3 mAs 
C)  12 mAs 
D)  24 mAs 
A)  1.5 mAs 
B)  3 mAs 
C)  12 mAs 
D)  24 mAs

Question 3

A high kVp results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  less absorption and more transmission in anatomic tissues. 
B)  less variation in the x-ray intensities exiting the patient. 
C)  increase interactions from Compton scattering. 
D)  low-contrast image. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  less absorption and more transmission in anatomic tissues. 
B)  less variation in the x-ray intensities exiting the patient. 
C)  increase interactions from Compton scattering. 
D)  low-contrast image. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 4

Which of the following is not affected by a change in SID?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recorded detail 
B)  Image contrast 
C)  Amount of radiation reaching the IR 
D)  Magnification 
A)  Recorded detail 
B)  Image contrast 
C)  Amount of radiation reaching the IR 
D)  Magnification

Question 5

When choosing a grid for an examination,the grid with the highest grid ratio should always be selected in order to most improve image contrast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The product of milliamperage and exposure time is ______________________ to the quantity of x-rays produced

Accepted Answer

A)  directly proportional 
B)  inversely proportional 
C)  not related 
A)  directly proportional 
B)  inversely proportional 
C)  not related

Question 7

If 20 mAs was used for all exposures,which kVp would produce the film-screen image with the greatest density?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 kVp 
B)  80 kVp 
C)  90 kVp 
D)  100 kVp 
A)  70 kVp 
B)  80 kVp 
C)  90 kVp 
D)  100 kVp

The amount of mAs used has a direct effect on the density of a film-screen image.

Knowing that 6 mAs is appropriate for a knee examination done at 40 in SID,how much mAs should be used at 56 in SID?

A high kVp results in:

Which of the following is not affected by a change in SID?

When choosing a grid for an examination,the grid with the highest grid ratio should always be selected in order to most improve image contrast.

The product of milliamperage and exposure time is ______________________ to the quantity of x-rays produced

If 20 mAs was used for all exposures,which kVp would produce the film-screen image with the greatest density?

Radiation and Its Discovery

The X-Ray Beam

Image Formation and Radiographic Quality

Digital Imaging

Film-Screen Imaging

Scatter Control

Exposure Technique Selection

Image Evaluation

Dynamic Imaging: Fluoroscopy

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Exam 6: Exposure Technique Factors

The amount of mAs used has a direct effect on the density of a film-screen image.

Knowing that 6 mAs is appropriate for a knee examination done at 40 in SID,how much mAs should be used at 56 in SID?

A high kVp results in:

Which of the following is not affected by a change in SID?

When choosing a grid for an examination,the grid with the highest grid ratio should always be selected in order to most improve image contrast.

The product of milliamperage and exposure time is ______________________ to the quantity of x-rays produced

If 20 mAs was used for all exposures,which kVp would produce the film-screen image with the greatest density?

Radiation and Its Discovery

The X-Ray Beam

Image Formation and Radiographic Quality

Digital Imaging

Film-Screen Imaging

Scatter Control

Exposure Technique Selection

Image Evaluation

Dynamic Imaging: Fluoroscopy

Filters