AEC Questions | Phototiming | Ionization | Positioning skills |
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What is determined by the radiographer based on knowledge of anatomy and positioning
cell-selection
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What is the term that refers to the use of ionization chambers
phototiming
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What is the number of chambers used in a ionization configuration
three-chamber
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What is the system that is designed to calculate compensation automatically
AEC system
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What is the most critical element in using AECs
position
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What is the concept that the radiographer looses control over
time
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What is the result in an increased repeat rate when using AECs
poor positioning skills
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What is the terms that may be used in clinical practice which refers to pfototiming
AEC and AED
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What is the use of exposure technique charts that specify the technical parameters
Automatic exposure controls
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What is most common compensation when using AEC cells
deactivate the uncovered cell
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What is another important consideration when using AECs
collimation
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What is the one thing that an experienced radiographer should remember that will always provide a precisely repeatable exposure
a manual technique
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What is the length of time necessary for the AEC to respond to the ionization and send a signal to terminate the exposure
minimum response time
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What is positioned over the chambers
tissues
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What is the device that permits the choice of an anatomical region and the projection
control console
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What is the percentage of most AECs backup time
150%
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What is the single function of an AEC is to eliminate the need for the radiographer is to set an
exposure time
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What is the name of the person that designed the first phototimer
Russell H. Morgan
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What is the minimum response time of the modern AEC
0.001
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What is the property that the radiographer loses control of when using an AEC
mAs
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