FILM MODULE 4 Flashcards

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refers to the fidelity with which the anatomical structure that is being examined is rendered on the radiograph.

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radiographic image quality

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2
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A radiograph that faithfully reproduces structure and tissues is identified as a

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high quality radiograph

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3
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To produce high-quality images, radiographers apply knowledge of the three major interrelated categories of radiographic quality

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factors, geometric factors, and subject factors.

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4
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The most important characteristics of radiographic image quality

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resolution, contrast resolution, noise, and artifacts.

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5
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is the ability to image two separate objects and visually distinguish one from the other.

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redolution

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6
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refers to the ability to image small objects that have high subject contrast, such as a bone–soft tissue interface, a breast microcalcification, or a calcified lung nodule.

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spatial resolution

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is the ability to distinguish anatomical structures of similar subject contrast such as liver–spleen and gray matter–white matter.

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contrast resolution

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8
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is a term that is borrowed from electrical engineering

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noise

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9
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The flutter, hum, and whistle heard from an audio system constitute audio noise that is inherent in the design of the system.

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noise

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10
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is the random fluctuation in the optical density (OD) of the image.

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radiographic noise

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refers to the distribution in size and space of silver halide grains in the emulsion.

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film graininess

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12
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is similar to film graininess but refers to the phosphor of the radiographic intensifying screen.

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structure mottle

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13
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to the random nature by which x-rays interact with the image receptor.

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quantum mottle

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14
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somewhat under the control of the radiologic technologist and is a principal contributor to radiographic noise in many radiographic imaging procedures.

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quantum mottle

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15
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NOTE

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The use of high-mAs, low-kVp and of slower image receptors reduces quantum mottle.

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16
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term used to loosely describe the sensitivity of film to x-rays. Resolution and noise are intimately connected with speed.

17
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if the image receptor is fast what will be the noise and spatial resolution, and contradt

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high noise, lowspatial reso and low contrast

18
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study of the relationship between the intensity of exposure of the film and the blackness after processing.

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sensitometry

19
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H & D curve

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Hurter and Driffield

20
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The two principal measurements involved in sensitometry

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exposure to the film and the percentage of light transmitted through the processed film.

21
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Base plus fog OD has a range of approximately

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0.1 to 0.3

22
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All images on the radiograph are larger than the objects they represent, a condition

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magnification

22
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The ability of an image receptor to respond to a low x-ray exposure is a measure of its sensitivity or, more commonly,

23
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It refers to the range of exposures over which the image receptor responds with ODs in the diagnostically useful range.

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Three principal geometric factors that affects radiographic quality:
1.Magnification 2.Distortion 3.Focal-spot blur
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relationship of Latitude and contrast
inversely proportional
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agnification is desirable and is carefully planned into the radiographic examination. This type of examination is called
Mmagnification radiography
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Unequal magnification of different portions of the same object is called
shape distortion
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Distortion depends on:
1. Object thickness 2. Object position 3. Object shape
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most important factor for determining spatial resolution
focal sot blur
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what is the size of the focal spot blur in anode and cathod side
anode small cthode large
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