Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
kV is what
A
The penetrating power
2
Q
mA is what
A
Amount of X-rays
3
Q
Increasing the kV does what
A
Makes the image blacker but can mean poor contrast
4
Q
Increasing mA does what
A
Increase blackness of film
5
Q
Pros of a ultrasound
A
Good visual of soft tissue
Great for guided biospy
6
Q
Cons of ultrasound
A
Will not always allow for specific diagnosis
7
Q
When is a CT scan commonly used
A
Thorax
Abdomen
Structure of head
8
Q
MRI is mainly used for what body parts
A
Soft tissues like brain and spinal chord
9
Q
What is a fluoroscopy
A
Movie of X-ray
