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When is a larger SID of 72 inches (180 cm) used in radiography?
When is a larger SID of 72 inches (180 cm) used in radiography?
- For chest imaging to reduce magnification and provide a more accurate size representation (correct)
- For head imaging to minimize scatter radiation
- For extremity imaging to enhance magnification and improve detail visibility
- For abdominal imaging to increase contrast and resolution
What are the standard distances for SID in radiography?
What are the standard distances for SID in radiography?
- 30-inch (75 cm) and 50-inch (125 cm)
- 36-inch (90 cm) and 60-inch (150 cm)
- 40-inch (100 cm) and 48-inch (120 cm) (correct)
- 42-inch (105 cm) and 54-inch (135 cm)
What adjustment is required for mAs when the SID is adjusted from 72 inches (180 cm) to 56 inches (140 cm)?
What adjustment is required for mAs when the SID is adjusted from 72 inches (180 cm) to 56 inches (140 cm)?
- Halving the mAs (correct)
- Quadrupling the mAs
- Doubling the mAs
- Maintaining the same mAs
In what scenarios may standard distances for SID not be feasible?
In what scenarios may standard distances for SID not be feasible?
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