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daltonest1984

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Which of the following images is most diagnostic with a long scale of contrast?
 
 pelvis
  knee
  shoulder
  chest

Question 2

Lead aprons during fluoroscopy should contain ____ lead equivalence.
 
 .25 mm
  .35 mm
  .50mm
  .75 mm



AmberC1996

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Answer to Question 1

chest

Rationale: Higher kVp is needed to penetrate the mediastinum to the spine. The higher kVp contributes to a low scale of contrast that will allow for differences to be noted between the lungs, lung markings, and heart.

Answer to Question 2

.50mm

Rationale: Protective lead aprons worn during fluoroscopy must be of 0.5 mm lead equivalent.



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