How Much Should the Technique Be Adjusted from the Routine

question 2

Multiple Choice

How much should the technique be adjusted from the routine for an AP abdomen projection in a patient who has a large amount of bowel gas?
1) Increase the mAs 30% to 50%.
2) Decrease the mAs 30% to 50%.
3) Increase the kVp 5% to 8%.
4) Decrease the kVp 5% to 8%.

• A) 1 and 3 only
• B) 1 and 4 only
• C) 2 and 3 only
• D) 2 and 4 only

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