Using 20 MAs on a Knee Image (Digital IR) When

question 65

Multiple Choice

Using 20 mAs on a knee image (digital IR) when only 8 mAs was needed to produce sufficient remnant radiation results in

• A) a dark image
• B) an image with appropriate brightness
• C) unnecessary patient radiation dose
• D) an image with appropriate brightness and unnecessary patient radiation dose

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