Imaging Flashcards

1
Q

kV is what

A

The penetrating power

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2
Q

mA is what

A

Amount of X-rays

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3
Q

Increasing the kV does what

A

Makes the image blacker but can mean poor contrast

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4
Q

Increasing mA does what

A

Increase blackness of film

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5
Q

Pros of a ultrasound

A

Good visual of soft tissue

Great for guided biospy

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6
Q

Cons of ultrasound

A

Will not always allow for specific diagnosis

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7
Q

When is a CT scan commonly used

A

Thorax
Abdomen
Structure of head

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8
Q

MRI is mainly used for what body parts

A

Soft tissues like brain and spinal chord

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9
Q

What is a fluoroscopy

A

Movie of X-ray

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