Which Statement Best Describes Radiographic Artifacts

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes radiographic artifacts?

• A) An artifact is any unwanted density in the form of a blemish due to improper handling, exposure, processing, or housekeeping.
• B) Artifactual issues are not a concern when using digital radiology machines.
• C) Artifacts from "dirty" cassettes result in blemishes or scratches that appear "black" or light on the developed film.
• D) Scratches will appear as black lines on the developed film due to the intensifying screen's inability to fluoresce.

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