Exam 39: Patient Radiation Dose Management

During a radiographic examination, which of the following combinations of technical exposure factors and filtration reduce patient radiation dose?

During mammography, axillary projections should be done only on request of the:

Digital mammography results in lower doses than screen/film mammography.

Patient dose is usually estimated by conducting simulated x-ray examinations with __________________________.

When a pregnant patient must undergo a radiographic procedure, which of the following practices will minimize radiation exposure?

The frequency of x-ray examinations being performed is increasing in all age groups.

What are the only acceptable techniques for mammography? I.Screen/film II.Digital III.Xerography

Patient dose can be reduced by using _____________________. I. faster screens II) higher kVp III) increased distance

CT is considered a low-dose procedure.

Glandular dose from mammography is approximately _____ of the ESD.

Breast dose from a scoliosis exam can be reduced by using the __________________. I. AP projection II) PA projection III) lead shielding

The period of major organogenesis is during the ________________ of pregnancy.

The dose in CT is lower if the multislice number is higher.

Performing routine x-ray exams without indication is acceptable for ______________.

Which exam does not have one of the highest repeat rates?