A satisfactory radiograph is produced using 10 mAs at 85 kVp without a grid. A second film is requested using a 16:1 grid with a conversion factor of 6.75. What mAs is needed to produce the second radiograph?

What will be an ideal response?


67.5 mAs

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What is the majority population admitted to nursing homes?

A) Caucasian females
B) Caucasian males
C) Hispanic females
D) Asian males

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