As You Process a Radiographic Image of the Abdomen of a Small

question 19

Multiple Choice

As you process a radiographic image of the abdomen of a small child,you notice a small ring-like object on the image.It appears this object is in the patient's stomach,which is consistent with the examination history.The ring shows on the X-ray image because of its metallic density.This is the result of

• A) attenuation of the X-ray beam by the metallic density of the ring.
• B) transmission of the X-ray beam through the soft metal of the ring.
• C) electrons from the X-ray tube striking the patient.
• D) scatter radiation from the patient.

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