Radiology: Magnification Imaging
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What is the primary method to achieve magnification imaging?

  • Decreasing the OID
  • Decreasing the FSD
  • Increasing the OID (correct)
  • Decreasing the FID
  • What happens to the magnification achieved as the patient thickness increases?

  • It decreases
  • It varies with depth in the patient (correct)
  • It increases
  • It remains constant
  • What is a limitation of using magnification imaging for large body regions?

  • Larger image receptor is required
  • Cannot be used with digital systems
  • It is not possible to use magnification imaging for large body regions (correct)
  • Dose is always increased
  • What is a consequence of increasing the OID in magnification imaging?

    <p>Increase in patient dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the OID on image sharpness?

    <p>Decrease in image sharpness due to geometric blur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to reduce the focal spot size when using magnification techniques?

    <p>To improve the overall sharpness of the image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does magnification improve spatial resolution?

    <p>By increasing the size of the image compared to the unsharpness of the image receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for choosing the kV setting in screen-film systems?

    <p>Required contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of choosing the mAs in screen-film systems?

    <p>To produce a suitable optical density for the region of clinical interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of digital magnification imaging?

    <p>Enlarges the pixels as well as the image</p> Signup and view all the answers

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