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 ringlike 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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