As the lead content of a grid increases,

a. the contrast improvement factor (K) decreases.
b. the ability of the grid to remove scatter increases.
c. the contrast decreases.
d. exposure to the image receptor increases.


b. the ability of the grid to remove scatter increases.

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A. decreased atelectasis B. decreased functional residual capacity C. increased compliance of ventricles D. increased cardiac output

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

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A. fistula B. saline lock C. cannula D. heparin lock

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