Author Question: A system of measurement that allows for interconversion of units and is based on the metric system ... (Read 114 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A system of measurement that allows for interconversion of units and is based on the metric system is:

the galvanic system
US customary measurement system
British system
International System of Units

Question 2

Facilities operating with film screen combinations should employ which of the following to reduce patient exposure?

high speed film and screens
low speed film and screens
film badges
grids

brittrenee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

International System of Units

Rationale: The SI System or International System of Units allows for interconversion of units across the sciences. The SI system has been adopted for radiation units.

Answer to Question 2

high speed film and screens

Rationale: High speed film and screens paired will reduce overall patient dose, but will result in a lack of detail of the part. Screens constructed of rare earth are four times faster than calcium tungstate screens.