Reducing Patient Dose with Technical Factors Unit Overview

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What is the effect of increasing kVp without compensation on patient dose?

  • It has no impact on patient dose
  • It depends on field size
  • It decreases patient dose
  • It increases patient dose (correct)

How does decreasing kVp while maintaining mAs affect patient dose?

  • It increases patient dose
  • It depends on the focal spot size
  • It has no impact on patient dose
  • It decreases patient dose (correct)

Which factor should be compensated if there is an increase in kVp to reduce patient dose?

  • Grid ratio
  • Time
  • Field size
  • mAs (correct)

What is the importance of selecting the highest possible kilovoltage consistent with image quality?

<p>To reduce radiation dose to the patient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the distance from the radiation source affect patient dose?

<p>The farther the distance, the higher the patient dose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to patient dose if kVp is increased without adjusting other factors?

<p>Patient dose increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to patient dose when mAs is decreased?

<p>It decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in mAs, compensated by a decrease in kVp, affect patient dose?

<p>It increases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does increasing field size have on patient dose?

<p>It increases patient dose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does proper placement of gonadal shields impact patient dose?

<p>It reduces patient dose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of using higher speed film on patient dose?

<p>It decreases patient dose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the distance between the X-ray tube and the image receptor affect patient dose?

<p>It decreases patient dose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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