AEC Flashcards
The AEC system communicates with which portion of the x-ray circuit when the optimal receptor exposure has been achieved?
exposure timer
which effect will occur when using an AEC to image a small body patient?
decreased exposure time
which of the following exposure factors is controlled by the AEC?
time
which effect will occur when using an AEC system to image a large body patient?
increased exposure time
what component within the AEC system measures the quantity of photons exiting the patient?
ionization chamber
the primary purpose of an AEC system is to?
maintain optimal receptor exposure
when using AEC, which of the following technical changes will increase the total exposure time without increasing the receptor exposure?
decreased mA
what technical change is required to increase receptor exposure when using AEC?
increased density setting
what technical change is required to decrease receptor exposure when using AEC?
decreased density setting
what of the following changes will be noted if kVp is decreased?
increased exposure time
which modifications may decrease the total exposure time when using AEC?
increased mA
an exposure results in optimal contrast but low receptor exposure. what is an ideal way to increase receptor exposure?
increased density setting
which of the following effects is observed when using AEC to image a hyposthenic patient?
decreased exposure time
