If the Patient for an AP Thoracic Spine Image Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

If the patient for an AP thoracic spine image is centered so that the spine is not over the top of the detector

• A) the IR exposure will be excessive
• B) the IR exposure will be insufficient
• C) the mAs will compensate
• D) the image will be too light

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