If a Shoulder Examination Is Done Using an 8:1 Ratio

question 32

Multiple Choice

If a shoulder examination is done using an 8:1 ratio grid and 12 mAs, how much mAs should be used if the examination must be done tabletop (no grid) ?

• A) 1.5 mAs.
• B) 3 mAs.
• C) 48 mAs.
• D) 96 mAs.

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Definitions:

Jugular Veins

Veins that pass to the superior vena cava just above the right atrium.

90-degree Angle

An angle that measures 90 degrees, forming a perfect quarter circle or right angle.

45-degree Angle

A precise measurement where two lines or surfaces meet to form an angle that is half the size of a right angle, often used in geometry and various applications to denote a moderate inclination.

15-degree Angle

A measure of rotation that equals one-sixteenth of a complete circle's rotation; it's a small acute angle commonly used in geometry.