The Positive Beam Limiting Device (PBL) Assures That the X-Ray

question 14

Multiple Choice

The positive beam limiting device (PBL) assures that the x-ray beam is collimated to __________________.

• A) the exact part size
• B) 1 cm inside image receptor size
• C) the image receptor size
• D) 1 cm outside image receptor size

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Definitions:

Second-degree Burn

A burn that affects both the epidermis and a portion of the dermis layer of skin, often resulting in blistering.

BSA

Body Surface Area, a measure used in medical contexts to calculate drug dosages and medical indicators based on the patient's external body area.

Upper Eyelid

The fold of skin and muscle that can be raised to open the eye, protecting the eyeball and regulating the amount of light entering the eye.

Foreign Body

Anything that is not normally found in the location; usually refers to dirt, splinters, and so on.