With a CR System, When Using AEC to Image a Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

With a CR system, when using AEC to image a patient who is having difficulty holding still, increasing the mA (if the unit allows) will:

• A) Be a bad idea because the patient will be overexposed
• B) Be a bad idea because the patient will be underexposed
• C) Be a good idea because the exposure time will increase
• D) Be a good idea because the exposure time will decrease

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the cost of goods sold by a manufacturing company and its total sales, reflecting the gross margin specific to manufacturing operations.

Absorption Costing

A costing method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of goods sold.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs, excluding fixed overhead.

Units Manufactured

The total quantity of products completed and ready for sale or use at the end of an accounting period.