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ARRT registry review covering Image Acquisition and Evaluation

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show OID, SID, Focal Spot Size, Patient factors, intensifying screens, and motion (pg. 298)  
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Term referring to misrepresentation of the actual size or shape of the structures imaged   show
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show Resolution (pg. 299)  
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Term that refers to how well recorded detail can be seen   show
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show Foreshortening and Elongation (pg. 299)  
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show Good communication and suspended respiration (pg. 309)  
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show Short exposure time (pg. 309)  
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show phosphor size increases, active/phosphor layer thickness increases, phosphor sensitivity increases, screen reflectance increases, recorded detail decreases (pg. 312)  
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show High (pg. 312)  
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show Density (pg. 314)  
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show Reciprocity Law (pg. 317)  
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The single most important factor associated with image density   show
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Minimum change in mAs to notice a recognizable change in density   show
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show I1/I2 = D2^2/D1^2 (pg. 319)  
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Density maintenance formula   show
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show Directly (pg. 321)  
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Device used to absorb unwanted scatter radiation before it reaches the IR   show
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show 10 cm and greater (pg. 323)  
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Contributing factors to scatter radiation production   show
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Unwanted absorption of the useful x-ray beam with resulting loss of density across the image   show
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Types of grid use errors that contribute to grid cutoff.   show
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show Grid ratio (pg. 326)  
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Number of lead strips per inch in a grid is termed as   show
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show Plastic, fiber, or aluminum (pg. 327)  
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Grid conversion factors   show
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show 8:1, 16:1 (pg. 329)  
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show 2.5 mm Al equivalent (pg. 330)  
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Purpose of filtration   show
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Formula for total filtration   show
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show anatomic parts with very different thickness/absorption properties, and to balance the differences in these densities. (pg. 330)  
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Pathologic conditions that would require an increase in technique to produce a diagnostic image.   show
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show Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, pneumoperitoneum, emphysema, degenerative arthritis, atrophic and necrotic conditions (pg. 333)  
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True or False: Beam restriction (collimation) reduces production of scattered radiation and, consequently, decreases image density.   show
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To use the anode-heel effect properly, the larger/thicker body part needs to be positioned on the ________ side.   show
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show True (pg. 336)  
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When an image only contains a few number of densities, the image is considered to be of what scale?   show
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When there are many shades of densities with only slight differences between them on an image, this image is said to be...   show
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Subject contrast is a result of ________ ________.   show
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show High contrast/short scale contrast (pg. 340)  
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What type of image contrast does high kVp create?   show
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Function of the contrast scale   show
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show Collimation, Optimum kVp, and thickness/density of tissues (compression). (pg. 344)  
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Without the use of a grid, scattered radiation can contribute to ___________ of the total image exposure.   show
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show Scattered radiation cleanup increases and contrast improves, contrast scale decreases (higher contrast results), exposure factors must increase, patient dose increases, and positioning latitude decreases. (pg. 347)  
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show Ionization chamber and phototimer. (pg. 350)  
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show Accurate positioning of body part of interest over selected photocell(s). (pg. 352)  
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True or false: Digital imaging has better spatial resolution than traditional film based imaging.   show
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Related to the number of shades of gray within an image and is measured in bits   show
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show Smaller, increases (pg. 355)  
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Described as how much of the patient is included in the image matrix.   show
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show High SNR (pg. 356)  
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show Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE). (pg. 356)  
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show cesium iodide, barium fluorohalide, and amorphous selenium. (pg. 356)  
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List the layers of a PSP in order   show
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The latent image can remain on a PSP for up to ______ hours before image fading is noticeable.   show
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show 48. (pg. 359)  
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Which step does a direct capture DR system eliminate in image production?   show
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Smaller detector element size within a thin film transistor, the ________ the spatial resolution.   show
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A computer system that serves to track patient information (Admission/discharge, diagnostic treatment services, pharmaceutical and equipment information/ billing information, and employee information.   show
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Computer system that allows procedure ordering/scheduling, patient database maintenance, reporting and transcription, and billing within the radiology department.   show
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The most common result of improper film storage.   show
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show Below 70 degrees F. (pg. 381)  
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Atmospheric humidity for film storage should be ...   show
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show Wire mesh test (pg. 383)  
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show Handling, Processing, and Exposure. (pg. 383)  
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show Patient name/identification number, side marker (right or left), examination date, and institution's name. (pg. 384)  
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Type of grain or crystal suspended within gelatin of film emulsion.   show
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show Converts latent image into the manifest silver image by reducing the exposed silver bromide grains to black metallic silver. (pg. 385)  
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Purpose of activator solution in chemical film processing.   show
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show Prevents rapid oxidation to developer. (pg. 385)  
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Purpose of restrainer solution in chemical film processing.   show
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show Clears the film of unexposed, undeveloped silver bromide grains. (pg. 386)  
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Purpose of the "wash" process within chemical film processing.   show
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show Re-hardens gelatin emulsion to protect film from abrasions. (pg. 386)  
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show Crossover racks. (pg. 387)  
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Located at the bottom of deep racks and serve to change the film direction as it changes from downward to upward motion.   show
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Temperature range that is maintained within a chemical processor.   show
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show Metallic displacement cartridges and electrolytic silver recovery. (pg. 388 & 389)  
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Three cycles a PSP undergoes   show
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A graphic representation of pixel value distribution   show
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Factors that affect a historgram analysis   show
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show the number of gray shades (Pg. 396)  
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A change in the window level changes...   show
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The acronym PACS stands for...   show
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show Patient motion, excessive OID, insufficient SID, inappropriate screen/film combination, too large of focal spot. (Pg. 405)  
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show improper alignment of x-ray tube, body part, and image receptor (Pg. 405)  
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Uses for slower screen speeds (i.e. 100)   show
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show electromagnetic radiations such as ultra-violet and gamma, as well as particulate radiations such as alpha and beta particles. (Pg. 408)  
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Greatest enemy to image detail.   show
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Solution that is recommended for cleaning PSPs.   show
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