Sciences Unit 2 WS Flashcards by Brooke Staley | Brainscape

Q

Compare a hypersthenic pt to a sthenic pt

fat and muscle

A

Much more subcutaneous fat than sthenic

a lot less muscle mass due to more fat

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Compare an asthenic pt to a sthenic pt

fat and muscle

A

very thin, little body fat

no muscle tone

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Q

What is the HVL of human tissue

A

4-5 cm

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Q

How do we adjust when pt size changes

A

up the mA 2x if pt doubles in size

lower mA by 1/2 if pt lowers in size

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