Author Question: All of the following require technical factors to be increased except: administration of positive ... (Read 44 times)

anshika · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

All of the following require technical factors to be increased except:

administration of positive contrast media
hypersthenic body types
additive pathologies
asthenic body types

Question 2

To set a breathing technique for an exam, the technologist will need to adjust all of the following except:

photocell
mA
time
kVp

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

Answer to Question 1

asthenic body types

Rationale: Increased technical factors should be considered when imaging involves casts, larger patients, and patients with additive pathologies. In addition, technical factors should be increased after a patient has received positive contrast agents such as barium or injectable contrast media.

Answer to Question 2

photocell

Rationale: A breathing technique is set manually. AEC cannot be programmed for a predetermined length of exposure. The technologist will set the kVp, a lower mA station, and a time of approximately 3-4 seconds.