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what makes up inherent filtration? what is total filtration?   show
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show lower patient dose  
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show ml of Aluminum  
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if we have filtration, true or false we eliminate a certain quantity of radiation from striking the patient image receptor   show
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if we have filtration that stops radiation from striking patient image receptor, what happens to density   show
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show higher  
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what happens to contrast when we harden the beam   show
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show .5  
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FDA requirements 50-70   show
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FDA requirements 70-100 Recommend?   show
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show 3.0  
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show between the tube and the patient  
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show to make up for lost of contrast and densities in certain areas, tissue difference densities.  
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show wedge- filter with foot or t-spine) trough- filter with cxr(chest)  
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show lower patient dose, not letting as much radiation through, lessening the scatter  
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if we properly collimate and compensate with our techniques what does it do to contrast, what are some advantages   show
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what is the simplest type of filtration. could you vary field size   show
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show cylinder, Cone  
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show blurring on the edge  
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show stem or off focus  
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show contrast(improves image quality)  
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show 45 degrees, 8 penny test  
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show 15 mm has to be equal  
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show eliminate off focus radiation. collimator shutters  
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what does PBL stand for   show
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show increase 40% Mass, increase 60% Mass  
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show the width of the penny which is 2% of SID, and at 40" SID  
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what is the purpose for filters   show
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what is HVL   show
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what are the two types of filters   show
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show scatter decreases, and contrast increases  
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show to prevent density decrease.  
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show 1.) Focal spot 2.)Filter( Entrance shutters) 3.)Mirror at 45 degrees 4.)light(lamp) 5.) Second stage shutters(cross shutters)  
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