If a Satisfactory AP Shoulder Radiograph Is Made on a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

If a satisfactory AP shoulder radiograph is made on a patient measuring 12 cm using 100 mA,0.15 sec,70 kVp,and 40 inches SID,which of the following techniques will provide the most similar radiograph of a patient whose shoulder measures 16 cm?

• A) 100 mA, 0.20 sec, 70 kVp, 40 inches SID
• B) 100 mA, 0.25 sec, 70 kVp, 40 inches SID
• C) 100 mA, 0.25 sec, 78 kVp, 40 inches SID
• D) 300 mA, 0.15 sec, 70 kVp, 40 inches SID

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