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sc00by25

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Subject contrast refers to:
 
 patient tissue
  kVp
  contrast scale
  image receptor

Question 2

When performing projections with a patient in a decub position, what marker(s) are required on the image?
 
 right or left marker with an arrow indicating side up
  arrow indicating side up
  right or left side marker
  right or left marker, arrow, and time


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

patient tissue

Rationale: Subject contrast is a result of differential absorption depending on tissues and their thicknesses.

Answer to Question 2

right or left marker with an arrow indicating side up

Rationale: Decub projections should include the right or left side marker along with an arrow indicating the side up or down.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 17, 2018
No problemo


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