Matching Pairs RADR 1313 Chapter 8 TermsOnline version Chapter 8 Terms by Courtney Akvan 1 comparative anatomy 2 extrapolated 3 fixed kVp/variable mAs technique chart 4 variable kVp/fixed mAs technique chart 5 backup time 6 ionization/ion chamber 7 mAs readout 8 caliper 9 automatic exposure control (AEC) 10 minimum response time 11 exposure technique charts 12 anatomically programmed techniques 13 density controls 14 detectors 15 optimal kVp 16 contrast medium 17 phototimer 18 photomultiplier (PM) tube The kVp value that is high enough to ensure penetration of the part but not too high to diminish radiographic contrast. Uses a fluorescent (light-producing) screen and a device that converts light to electricity in an AEC device Pre-established guidelines used by the radiographer to select standardized manual or AEC exposure factors for each type of radiographic examination Mathematically estimated; the mathematical process used to create technique charts. Refers to the shortest exposure time that the AEC system can produce. Concept stating that different parts of the same size can be radiographed using the same exposure factors, provided the minimum kVp value needed to penetrate the part is used in each case. A hollow cell that contains air and is connected to the AEC timer circuit via an electrical wire. A radiographic system that allows the radiographer to select a particular button on the control panel that represents an anatomic area; a preprogrammed set of exposure factors is displayed and selected for use. A substance instilled into the body by injection or ingestion that is used when imaging anatomic tissues that have low subject contrast. Also called contrast agent. A device that measures part thickness. Controls that allow the radiographer to adjust the amount of preset radiation detection values. Each control changes the exposure time by a certain predetermined amount or increment. The maximum length of time for which the x-ray exposure continues when using an AEC system. The actual mAs used for the image is displayed immediately after the AEC exposure, sometimes for only a few seconds The sensors, cells, or chambers within an AEC device that sense how much radiation has reached the imaging plate in order to terminate the exposure. A type of exposure technique chart based on the concept that kVp can be increased as the anatomic part size increases. The baseline kVp is increased by 2 for every 1 cm increase in part thickness, and the mAs is maintained. An electronic device that converts visible light energy into electrical energy A type of exposure technique chart that is based on the concept of selecting an optimal kVp value that is required for the radiographic examination and adjusting the mAs for variations in part thickness. A system used to consistently control the amount of radiation reaching the image receptor by terminating the length of exposure.
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