Producing the Image Flashcards
1
Q
Common problem that gives the radiograph an overall gray appearance and can be caused by numerous things
A
Film fog
2
Q
4 factors of exposure
A
- kVp
- Milliamperes (mA)
- Time (fractions of a second)
- Distance (SID)
3
Q
How much contrast is on the radiograph
A
Radiographic contrast
4
Q
A result of the absorption characteristics of the anatomical tissue radiographed
A
Subject contrast
5
Q
Collects scatter radiation under the table top
A
Grid
6
Q
Eliminates soft rays
A
Filter
7
Q
Changes the field of the x-ray
A
Collimation
8
Q
Measurable difference between 2 adjacent densitites; bone vs. lungs
Quality of x-rays; “power” behind x-rays
A
Contrast
9
Q
% of blackness
Quantity of x-rays
A
Density
10
Q
What color does bone show up?
A
White
11
Q
What color does soft tissue show up?
A
Grey
12
Q
What color do gases show up?
A
Black
13
Q
What color does metal show up?
A
White
14
Q
Affects contrast
A
kVp
15
Q
Affects density
A
mAs
