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1
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This refers to the overall blackening of the finished radiograph

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Radiographic/Optical density

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As the mAs is increased, the quantity of radiation is _______ & the optical density is ______

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Increased: Increased

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Increasing kVp does what to density?

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Increases it

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What is the 15% rule?

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A 15% increase in kVp will have the same effect on density as doubling the mAs. A 15% decrease in kVp will have the same effect on density as decreasing the mAs by 1/2

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What is the Inverse Square Law?

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The intensity of the x-ray beam is inversely proportionate to the square distance from the source

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Increase in SID requires that what is increased to maintain density?

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mAs

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A faster film-screen system speed does what to density?

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Increases it

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What is the variation in densities on the radiograph called?

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Radiographic contrast

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Radiographic contrast is the product of what 2 major factors?

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Film contrast

Subject contrast

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What is a controlling factor of contrast?

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kVp

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What are controlling factors of density?

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Milliamperage

Time

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How do influencing factors affect contrast?

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By controlling the amount of scatter that reaches the film

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How do grids affect contrast?

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By absorbing much of the scatter that exits the pt before it reaches the film

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How does collimation affect contrast?

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Less collimation irradiates more tissue causing more scatter which causes less contrast

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How does tissue thickness affect contrast?

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Increase the thickness of tissue increases scatter causing decrease in contrast

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What is geometric unsharpness along the edges of the film called? It’s greatest on the cathode side of the tube.

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Penumbra

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What effect does an increase in focal spot size have on recorded detail?

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Increases unsharpness which decreases in recorded detail

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What does increasing the SID do to recorded detail?

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Decreases unsharpness which increases recorded detail

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What does increasing the OID do to recorded detail?

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Increases unsharpness which decreases recorded detail

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Misrepresentation of either the size or shape of the anatomical part

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Distortion

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Distortion is caused by what?

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d/t inaccurate alignment of the central ray w/ the part being images or the film

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What is the function of beam restrictors?

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Changes the size & shape of the primary beam

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What are the types of beam restrictors?

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Aperture diaphram
Cones & cylinders
Variable aperture diaphragm/collimator

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This type of beam restrictor has fixed field sizes, is heavy, and is used for dental & skull xrays

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Cones & cylinders

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This is the M/C'ly used beam restricting device. It has 2 adjustable sets of shutter leaves.
Variable aperture diaphragm/collimator
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This is the simplest of beam restrictors. Only produces one field size. Used in dedicated chest equipt., tomo., & CT
Aperture diaphram
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When the film is clamped into the tray, this sensing device in the tray sends a signal to the collimator & it automatically restricts the beam to film size & provides unexposed borders all around the film
Positive Beam Limiting Device (PBL)
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This device is placed b/w the pt & the film to decrease the amount of scatter reaching the film
Grid
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Grids w/ "good clean-up" will attenuated what % of scatter?
80-90%
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A higher grid ratio does what to scatter?
More effectively cleans scatter
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A 5:1 grid cleans up what % of scatter?
85%
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A 16:1 grid cleans up what % of scatter?
97%
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This is the number of lead strips per inch or cm.
Grid frequency
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What is the M/C grid frequency?
60-110 lines per inch
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What are the 3 types of grids?
Linear Cross Grid (Cross hatched) Focused grid
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This type of grid is commonly used. It allows for t.t. w/o attenuation of the primary beam
Linear grid
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This type of grid cleans up more scatter than the linear type. Central axis of the beam must be in the center of the grid. Can't use t.t.
Crossed grid
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This type of grid must be used at specific focal film distances. The required distance is marked on the grid but you can vary the distance 10cm either way & still maintain qulaity
Focused grid
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These are undesirable images of lead strips on the film
Grid lines
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This is a moving grid/Bucky grid
Potter Bucky diaphram
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What type of grids can a potter bucky diaphram be used w/?
Linear & focused grids only
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This is undesirable absorption of the primary beam by the grid. Causes the edges of the film to be light
Grid cut off
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What is the M/C film size to see grid cut off?
14x17 or larger
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What are 3 types of grid cutoff?
Upside down focused grid Lateral decentering Distance decentering
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Type of grid cutoff caused by the tube side of the grid not facing the tube. Causes a plus density (dark stripe) down the center of the film.
Upside down focused grid cutoff
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What are the 3 causes of lateral decentering?
Grid is off level Tube is angled against the lead lines Central ray is not in the center of a focused grid
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Type of grid cutoff caused by using the focused grid outside of the recommended SID
Distance decentering
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When light strikes the silver halide crystals in the emulsion it creates what type of image?
Latent image (metallic silver)
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When the film is chemically processed, the latent images b/co what?
Manifest image (elemental silver)
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Transparent plastic that provides support for the emulsion. Light blue tint which makes it easy on the eyes & enhances contrast
Film base
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This geltin is clear, gives structure, & holds the silver halide crystals
Emulsion
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What is the primary active ingredient in silver halide crystals?
Silver bromide
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This is the gelatinous covering that protects the emulsion from scratching, pressure, & contamination
Supercoat
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What are the 3 types of film?
Screen film Direct exposure film Duplicating film
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What is the M/C type of film used in medical imaging? It's designed to be used w/ intensitfying screens & usually has double emulsion
Screen film
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Type of film primarily used for extremities. Doesn't use screens, has a cardboard cassette, is thicker. & has a high concentration of silver halide crystals
Direct exposure film
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Type of film has emulsion on one side that is exposed to UV light through the existing radiograph
Duplicating film
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Increasing the ______ or _____ of silver halide crystals increases film speed/sensitivity
Number; size
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The color of light to which a particular film is most sensitive is called what?
Spectral sensitivity
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This is a silver halide film that responds to blue & violet light. Uses calcium tunstate screens
Blue sensitive
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This is an orthochromatic film that responds to blue & green light. Uses rare earth screens
Green sensitive
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Lights w/ a colored filter that provide some illumination in the dark room
Safe lights
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The safe light filter must be based on what?
Spectral sensitivity of the film
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The wavelength of the safe light must be what?
Above the spectral response of the film (If not, it leaves a fog on the film
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What is the closest distance a safelight can be to film?
4ft
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What is the watt range a safelight can be?
7.5-15 watts
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Type of safelight used for blue sensitive film?
Amber Filter/Wratten 6B filter
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Type of safelight used for blue or green sensitive film
Red filter/GBX filter
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Type of safelight used for green sensitive film
Wratten 1A filter
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What temp, should you store films in?
<68F
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How long can you refrigerate films for?
Up to 1yr at 50F
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What does a humidity level >60% do to the films?
Decrease contrast

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