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What is the effect of increasing kVp without compensation on patient dose?
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?
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?
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?
What is the importance of selecting the highest possible kilovoltage consistent with image quality?
How does the distance from the radiation source affect patient dose?
How does the distance from the radiation source affect patient dose?
What happens to patient dose if kVp is increased without adjusting other factors?
What happens to patient dose if kVp is increased without adjusting other factors?
What happens to patient dose when mAs is decreased?
What happens to patient dose when mAs is decreased?
How does an increase in mAs, compensated by a decrease in kVp, affect patient dose?
How does an increase in mAs, compensated by a decrease in kVp, affect patient dose?
What effect does increasing field size have on patient dose?
What effect does increasing field size have on patient dose?
How does proper placement of gonadal shields impact patient dose?
How does proper placement of gonadal shields impact patient dose?
What is the impact of using higher speed film on patient dose?
What is the impact of using higher speed film on patient dose?
How does increasing the distance between the X-ray tube and the image receptor affect patient dose?
How does increasing the distance between the X-ray tube and the image receptor affect patient dose?
