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Radiographic image quality is improved when the __________ is increased. SID
Distortion depends on tube position. False
A high-quality medical image should always demonstrate ____________. Structures and tissues
Which of the following will reduce quantum mottle? High mAs, low kVp, and slower image receptors
Focal-spot blur is small on ______________ side and large on the ___________ side of the image receptor. anode, cathode
Radiographic __________ is random fluctuation of x-ray interaction on the image receptor. noise
Patient thickness affects image quality by affecting ____________. magnification, radiographic contrast and focal spot blur
What is the formula for the magnification factor? MF = SID/SOD
Focal spot blur can be reduced by using __________. a small focal spot
The technologist primarily controls radiographic contrast by varying the __________. kVp
Distortion depends on object thickness. true
Which of the following is the principal contributor to image noise in radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures? Quantum mottle
The best way to minimize magnification is to use a __________. long SID and small OID
_________ is defined as the ability to distinguish anatomical structures of similar subject contrast and visually detect one from the other. contrast resolution
What is the formula for Radiographic contrast? IR contrast * subject contrast
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