Increasing Technical Factors Flashcards
1
Q
kVp
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
Increase
Decrease
No effect
No effect
2
Q
mAs
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
Increase
NE
NE
NE
3
Q
SID
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
Decrease
NE
Increase
Decrease
4
Q
OID
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
Decreases
NE
Decrease (More magnification/Blur)
Increase Magnification
5
Q
Focal Spot Size
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
NE
NE
Decreases
NE
6
Q
Grid Ratio
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
Decreases
Increase
NE
NE
7
Q
Beam Filtration
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
Decreases
Decreases
NE
NE
8
Q
Collimation
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
Decreases
Increases
NE
NE
9
Q
Patient Thickness
Density:
Contrast:
Detail:
Distortion:
A
Decreases
Decreases
Decreases
Increases