To Achieve Uniform Density Throughout the Entire Thoracic Vertebrae on an AP

question 46

Multiple Choice

To achieve uniform density throughout the entire thoracic vertebrae on an AP thoracic projection,
1) position a wedge-type compensating filter over the upper thoracic vertebrae.
2) use a high-ratio grid.
3) position the patient's feet toward the cathode end of the tube.
4) use a low kVp technique.

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

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