Which of the Following Influences the Amount of Scatter Radiation

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following influences the amount of scatter radiation striking the image receptor but not the production of scatter radiation?

• A) Reduce the exposure field size.
• B) Reduce the tissue thickness.
• C) Increase the grid ratio.
• D) Ask a patient with a large abdomen to lie prone instead of supine.

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