LMRT-Radiography Essentials|209 Study Questions With Answers|100% Correct

Which of the following changes in (KVP) will result in the greatest reduction of patient dose, when (MAS) is adjusted to compensate for the change? - ️️Increase kVp by 30% Which of the following (IR) system speeds will result in the lowest patient dose? - ️️Faster speed IR system What is the primary purpose of using gonad shields during radiography? - ️️Reduce the likelihood of genetic effects Contact & shadow are two types of gonad shield - ️️TRUE When should gonad shields be used? - ️️When the gonads are within 5cm of the radiation field The greatest cause of unnecessary radiation to patients that can be controlled by the limited operator are: - ️️repeat exposures The limited operator can reduce repeat exposures by: - ️️clearly instructing patients How does x-ray beam restriction minimize patient exposure - ️️It limits the radiation field to the area of interest What is the device that allows the limited operator to vary the size of the radiation field - ️️Collimator