Which of the Following Is True of Scattered Radiation

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of scattered radiation?

• A) It is produced when the x-ray beams interact with the air prior to striking the patient and results in significant image fog.
• B) It can be prevented by reducing the exposure field, increasing tissue thickness, and using faster screens.
• C) It may result in an increase in image contrast that reduces the unsharpness of the image.
• D) It is most easily controlled by using collimation and a grid.

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