Patient Immobilization Is a Critical Part of Achieving Optimum Image

question 4

Multiple Choice

Patient immobilization is a critical part of achieving optimum image quality.Even the smallest,undetectable involuntary motion can degrade the final image.Effective methods to reduce the amount of patient motion include

• A)giving clear,concise instructions to the patient before the exposure.
• B)assessing the amount of patient cooperation you can expect and making adjustments in immobilization.
• C)explaining how important it is to hold still during the exposure so that a good image can be obtained.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Continental Crust

The thick, buoyant part of Earth's crust that forms the continents, characterized by a diverse composition of rock types.

Decompression Melting

Melting that occurs when rock ascends in the Earth's mantle, reducing pressure and causing it to melt without heating.

Mantle-Derived Magmas

Refers to magmas that originate from the Earth's mantle, the thick layer of silicate rock between the crust and the core.

Continental Crust

The thick, generally older part of the Earth's crust that constitutes the continents and continental shelves, distinct from oceanic crust.