Which of the Following Is a Quick Method to Formulate

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a quick method to formulate a pediatric technique?

• A) Compare the pediatric body part size to a part of similar size on an adult.
• B) Remove the grid and reduce the normal adult technique for that body part by half.
• C) Use the adult technique chart, but reduce the kV by half and the mAs by 80%.
• D) Pediatric patients do not require a technique adjustment.

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Rate of Inflation

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CPI

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Basket of Goods

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