Math Flashcards
Which of the following is equivalent to .25 seconds?
250 milliseconds
What is a denominator?
The bottom or lower number of a fraction
Radiographs taken with the patient in the _____ position are usually hung horizontally?
Decubitus
When the SID is doubled, the intensity of the radiation in the radiation field is
Reduced by a factor of 4
Which of the following expressions is an exponential expression of 100,000 as a power of 10?
10^5
The upper or top number of a fraction is called a
Numerator
A fraction in which the top number is larger than the bottom number is called an _____ fraction
Improper
What is the proper method to hang an AP projection of the foot?
With the toes pointing toward the ceiling
What causes an unexposed area at the top or bottom of a radiographic image?
CR not aligned with the IR
What is the mAs when 400 mA is used with a 50-millisecond exposure time?
20
What is the decimal form of 1/1000
.001
What is the first step in systematic image review?
Check for accurate and complete image identification markers