Author Question: How much is the kVp adjusted with the variable kVp technique chart? kVp is increased by 2 for every ... (Read 54 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

How much is the kVp adjusted with the variable kVp technique chart?

kVp is increased by 2 for every 1 cm increase in thickness
kVp is constant as the mAs value is altered
kVp is increased by 2 for every 2 cm increase in thickness
kVp is increased by 1 for every 1 cm increase in thickness

Question 2

Which anatomy accepts the olecranon process when the arm is in full extension?

olecranon fossa
medial epicondyle
radial fossa
coronoid fossa

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

Answer to Question 1

kVp is increased by 2 for every 1 cm increase in thickness

Rationale: With the variable kVp technique chart, kVp is increased by 2 for every 1 cm increase in part thickness.

Answer to Question 2

olecranon fossa

Rationale: With full extension of the arm, the olecranon process will seat itself in the olecranon fossa on the posterior surface of the humerus.