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What 3 things do you need in order for a technique chart to be effective?
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1) Equipment must be calibrated
2) Processors must be comparable throughout the department 3) Proper measurement of the patient |
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What kind of patient are technique charts for?
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The ideal patient, if there is any variable, pathology, etc critical thinking skills are necessary in order to determine a good technique
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What is the goal of any exposure system?
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Uniform density and contrast
Images need to all look the same The radiologist decides on what level of contrast they like |
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What are the 2 type of technique charts?
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Variable kVp
Fixed kVp |
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Which type of technique chart requires more critical measurements of body part?
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variable kVp
which one has longer scale contrast and lower patient dose? |
fixed kVp
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What is the one disadvantage of using a fixed kVp technique chart?
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Higher amount of scatter results in reduced image contrast
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