A Qualified X-Ray Service Engineer Should Be Used to Evaluate

question 29

Multiple Choice

A qualified x-ray service engineer should be used to evaluate and correct the following radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging features:
1) film processor sensitometry
2) automatic brightness control
3) source-to-skin distance limits
4) fluoroscopic contrast
5) image display monitor brightness/contrast
6) AEC reproducibility

• A)1, 2, 4, and 5 only
• B)2, 3, 5, and 6 only
• C)2, 4, 5, and 6 only
• D)1, 3, 4, and 6 only

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