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What does patient contrast primarily refer to in radiography?
What does patient contrast primarily refer to in radiography?
- The degree of differential absorption of x-rays by the tissues (correct)
- The energy level of the x-ray beam used in imaging
- The clarity of the image on the radiographic film
- The positioning of the patient during the imaging process
Which body type is characterized by being small and frail?
Which body type is characterized by being small and frail?
- Sthenic
- Asthenic (correct)
- Hypersthenic
- Hyposthenic
How does patient thickness affect x-ray attenuation?
How does patient thickness affect x-ray attenuation?
- Thickness has no effect on x-ray attenuation
- Thicker body sections cause more x-rays to scatter than absorb
- Thicker body sections allow more x-rays to pass through
- Thicker body sections attenuate more x-rays than thinner sections (correct)
What does the term 'attenuation' describe in the context of radiography?
What does the term 'attenuation' describe in the context of radiography?
Which factor does NOT influence subject contrast in radiography?
Which factor does NOT influence subject contrast in radiography?
In the equation for radiographic contrast, what does IR contrast represent?
In the equation for radiographic contrast, what does IR contrast represent?
Which factor directly affects the number of x-rays exiting the body during radiography?
Which factor directly affects the number of x-rays exiting the body during radiography?
Which of the following best describes the term 'subject contrast'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'subject contrast'?
At which wavelength is bright-light vision best?
At which wavelength is bright-light vision best?
Which unit is used to measure illuminance on a surface?
Which unit is used to measure illuminance on a surface?
What is the relationship between luminous intensity and distance according to the inverse square law?
What is the relationship between luminous intensity and distance according to the inverse square law?
What is the basic photometric unit that measures luminous flux?
What is the basic photometric unit that measures luminous flux?
Which condition yields an illuminance of approximately 10,000 footcandles?
Which condition yields an illuminance of approximately 10,000 footcandles?
What is the measurement unit for luminance?
What is the measurement unit for luminance?
How do laser printed images commonly appear to radiologists?
How do laser printed images commonly appear to radiologists?
What phenomenon is explained by the cosine law in terms of luminous intensity?
What phenomenon is explained by the cosine law in terms of luminous intensity?
What is the purpose of image inversion in digital imaging?
What is the purpose of image inversion in digital imaging?
Which post-processing technique is primarily used to correct for patient motion in a series of images?
Which post-processing technique is primarily used to correct for patient motion in a series of images?
How does edge enhancement benefit digital imaging?
How does edge enhancement benefit digital imaging?
What is the function of the 'Region of Interest' in digital imaging?
What is the function of the 'Region of Interest' in digital imaging?
Which technique is utilized in Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) to improve visibility of certain areas in an image?
Which technique is utilized in Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) to improve visibility of certain areas in an image?
What is a characteristic of skeletal imaging related to bone loss?
What is a characteristic of skeletal imaging related to bone loss?
Which pathology is indicated to potentially require an increase in radiographic technique due to fluid accumulation?
Which pathology is indicated to potentially require an increase in radiographic technique due to fluid accumulation?
Which of the following is NOT considered a destructive pathology?
Which of the following is NOT considered a destructive pathology?
What factor significantly influences the quality of a radiographic image?
What factor significantly influences the quality of a radiographic image?
What role does the 'long scale contrast' play in respiratory imaging?
What role does the 'long scale contrast' play in respiratory imaging?
Which of the following is true regarding multiple myeloma in the context of radiographic imaging?
Which of the following is true regarding multiple myeloma in the context of radiographic imaging?
Which imaging quality factor is related to the ability to clearly image small objects?
Which imaging quality factor is related to the ability to clearly image small objects?
What effect does aerophagia have on imaging techniques?
What effect does aerophagia have on imaging techniques?
What is line noise in imaging?
What is line noise in imaging?
What should be done to correct a defective pixel?
What should be done to correct a defective pixel?
How does window width affect image contrast?
How does window width affect image contrast?
What is the primary purpose of dynamic range in imaging?
What is the primary purpose of dynamic range in imaging?
What is the maximum number of gray shades a 12-bit dynamic range can display?
What is the maximum number of gray shades a 12-bit dynamic range can display?
Which post-processing method improves visibility and spatial resolution?
Which post-processing method improves visibility and spatial resolution?
Which action corresponds to increasing window level?
Which action corresponds to increasing window level?
What is the function of image inversion in post-processing?
What is the function of image inversion in post-processing?
Flashcards
Subject Contrast
Subject Contrast
The difference in x-ray absorption between different tissues.
Patient Thickness
Patient Thickness
Thicker body parts absorb more x-rays, affecting image contrast.
Tissue Mass Density
Tissue Mass Density
Denser tissues absorb more x-rays than less dense tissues.
Effective Atomic Number
Effective Atomic Number
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Spatial Resolution
Spatial Resolution
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Contrast Resolution
Contrast Resolution
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Distortion
Distortion
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IR Response
IR Response
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Radiographic Contrast
Radiographic Contrast
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Hypersthenic
Hypersthenic
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Sthenic
Sthenic
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Hyposthenic
Hyposthenic
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Asthenic
Asthenic
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Destructive Pathologies
Destructive Pathologies
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Non-Destructive Pathologies
Non-Destructive Pathologies
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Line Noise
Line Noise
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Defective Pixel
Defective Pixel
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Image Lag
Image Lag
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Window/Leveling
Window/Leveling
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Window Width
Window Width
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Window Level
Window Level
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Luminance Intensity
Luminance Intensity
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Cosine Law
Cosine Law
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Inverse Square Law
Inverse Square Law
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Study Notes
Patient-Image Optimization
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Patient/Subject Factors: affect how x-rays are absorbed, influencing image quality.
- Subject Contrast: Degree of differential absorption between tissues.
- High subject contrast: Large difference in x-ray absorption, like bone and soft tissue.
- Low subject contrast: Small difference in x-ray absorption, like different types of soft tissue.
- Patient Thickness: Thicker sections attenuate more x-rays, affecting contrast.
- Tissue Mass Density: Denser tissues (bone) absorb more x-rays than less dense tissues (lung).
- Effective Atomic Number: Higher atomic numbers (bone) absorb more x-rays than lower atomic numbers (soft tissue).
- Object Shape: Influences x-ray attenuation and contrast.
- Subject Contrast: Degree of differential absorption between tissues.
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Image-Quality Factors: Influence the overall quality of a radiographic image.
- Spatial Resolution: Ability to image small objects with high contrast.
- Contrast Resolution: Ability to distinguish subtle differences in tissue density.
- Distortion: Geometric distortion of the image due to misalignment.
- IR Response: The response of the image receptor to the x-rays.
Radiographic Quality
- Radiographic contrast is influenced by both image receptor contrast and subject contrast.
Body Types
- Hypersthenic: Large frame, overweight.
- Sthenic: Average, strong, active.
- Hyposthenic: Thin, but healthy appearance.
- Asthenic: Small, frail, emaciated.
Pathologies
- Destructive Pathologies: Often require a decrease in technique due to reduced tissue density.
- Examples: Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Emaciation.
- Non-Destructive Pathologies: Many diseases don’t significantly affect tissue density.
- Examples: Fractures without swelling, Ulcers, Diverticula.
Image Viewing and Quality
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Pre-Processing: Corrections applied to the digital image before viewing.
- Line Noise: Voltage variations in the image receptor are corrected.
- Defective Pixel: Corrected by interpolating adjacent pixel signals.
- Image Lag: Offset correction is applied to compensate for delayed pixel response.
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Post-Processing: Changes to the image after it is acquired.
- Annotation: Text labels are added to identify structures.
- Window/Leveling: Adjust the brightness and contrast of the image.
- Window Width: Controls contrast (more width = lower contrast).
- Window Level: Controls brightness (higher level = brighter).
- Magnification: Zooms in on a region of interest for better visualization of detail.
- Image Flip: Re-orient the image vertically or horizontally.
- Image Inversion: Reverses the black and white levels, improving visibility of certain features.
- Subtraction: Removes portions of the image to enhance specific structures.
- Used in DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography).
- Pixel Shift: Corrects for patient motion during a sequence of images.
- Region of Interest: Calculates the mean pixel value in a specific area.
Luminance and Image Viewing
- Luminance Intensity: Brightness of the light source (viewbox or monitor).
- Measured in units of candela per square meter.
- Cosine Law: Viewing a monitor straight on provides the maximum luminance intensity.
- Viewing from an angle reduces luminance intensity.
- Inverse Square Law: Luminance intensity decreases inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source.
- LCD Monitors: Utilize a backlight to illuminate each pixel, creating the image.
Digital Image Viewing
- Hard Copy: Film based images viewed on a lightbox.
- Soft Copy: Digital images viewed on a computer monitor.
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