Which of the following is the best measure to reduce production of scatter radiation?

apply a grid
decrease the thickness of the part
shield
increase collimation


increase collimation

Rationale: Limiting the primary beam to the smallest field size for the part is the best measure to reduce production of scatter.

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A. 0DBW4ZZ B. 0DNW4ZZ C. 0DPW4JZ D. 0DPW4ZZ

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Which of the following categories reports disorders of a newborn related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition?

a. P04 b. P05 c. P07 d. P08

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A spirometry test should be repeated _______ times successfully in order to calculate the patient's pulmonary function

a. 3 b. 7 c. 9 d. 11

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