Beam Quality, Quantity, and Distance Flashcards
1
Q
Under exposed =
(too _______, ____ penetration)
A
Low mAs
(too light, low penetration)
2
Q
Over exposed =
(too _____, ______ penetration)
A
High mAs
(too dark, high penetration)
3
Q
Increased contrast =
A
Low kVp
(no surrounding tissues)
4
Q
SID
A
Source Image Distance
5
Q
Intensity =
A
Quantity
6
Q
What is the inverse square law equation
A
Intensity increases as distance decreases
Intensity increases by 4x if distance decreases by 1/2
7
Q
The inverse square law states that a change in distance will result in an inverse change in the ________
A
Intensity
