When a Patient Cannot Fully Extend His or Her Leg

question 72

Multiple Choice

When a patient cannot fully extend his or her leg for a knee image, resulting in the knee being 4 inches away from the image receptor, what is the MF if the SID is 40 inches?

• A) 0.1.
• B) 0.9.
• C) 1.11.
• D) 10.

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Definitions:

Cu

The chemical symbol for copper, a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Ag

The chemical symbol for silver, a precious metal with high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Au

The chemical symbol for gold, a precious metal with high conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and extensive use in electronics, jewelry, and as a monetary standard.

Fractures

Breaks or cracks in rock which can occur naturally through geological processes or artificially through human activity.