The technologist would __________ the mAs to maintain the density of the original radiograph if the SID was changed to 40 inches to repeat a lateral projection of the cervical spine that was taken at a 72-inch SID with 80 kVp and 20 mAs.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


decrease When the density maintenance formula is used, the mAs will decrease with a decrease in SID.

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A) Pronunciation. B) Diction. C) Inflection. D) Pitch.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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