ch9.txt

Standard format for medical images computer files that can be transferred from picture archiving system to another.

Does not use a darkroom nor a cassette.

Information arranged in a series of rows and columns.

Used in digital imaging to determine whether the exposure received by the image receptor was in the appropriate range.

Allows image to show either soft tissue or bone or both.

A picture element.

Software used to store medical images and share information between various sources.

An increase in _________ results in smaller pixel size and increased spatial resolution.

Uses a photostimulable phosphor plate in a cassette.

Currently most expensive type of imaging equipment to purchase.

Utilizes amorphous selenium or silicon to convert x-ray energy to an electrical charge.

Uses a reader that scans the phosphor plate with a laser light.

______________ refers to the tendency for technologists to use higher exposure settings when using digital radiographic imaging.

______________ occurs when insufficient exposure factors are used in digital imaging resulting in a mottled image appearance.

_____________ is the principle that exposure settings should result in radiation dose that is As Low As Reasonably Achievable.

Digital receptors provide a wide range of exposure latitude when compared with film-screen systems.
True False

Image Noise is more likely to occur when using 0.5 mAs at 60 kVp than when using 4 mAs at 60 kVp for a foot.
True False

Using digital imaging result in fewer rejected images for reasons of over- and under- exposure.
True False