If the Radiographic Technique for a KUB Calls for 40

question 11

Multiple Choice

If the radiographic technique for a KUB calls for 40 mAs, what is the ESD when the output intensity is 0.075 mGy/mAs?

• A) 0.40 mGy
• B) 0.475 mGy
• C) 3 mGy
• D) 30 mGy

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Definitions:

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A polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural strength.

Chitin

A nitrogen-containing structural polysaccharide that forms the exoskeleton of insects and the cell walls of many fungi.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that constitutes the primary cell wall of green plants, providing structural support.