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Chapter 8
SWGTC-R/T-Chapter 8-Wallace-mAs & kVp Relationship
Question | Answer |
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determines the quality of the x-ray beam | kilovoltage |
optimum kVp | the kVp that will be able to penetrate the body part, produce sufficient contrast, and produce an acceptable level of scattered radiation |
a low contrast radiograph (one that is very grey) is produced with a kVp that is <higher/lower> than the optimum kVp | higher |
kVp controls ________. | contrast |
range of acceptable exposure factors | exposure latitude |