Computed radiography uses which technology within the imaging plate?

calcium tungstate
photostimulable storage phosphor
conversion flat panel detectors
film based product


photostimulable storage phosphor

Rationale: Photostimulable storage phosphor (PSP) on an imaging plate is contained within the image receptor. The image receptor will resemble a film cassette. The imaging plate has a coated screen that stores energy within the crystals until scanned by a laser and converted into the image.

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a. cystourethroscopy b. ERCP

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Which of the following radiation quantities use the same unit of measure?

1. Effective dose and equivalent dose 2. Exposure and effective dose 3. Absorbed dose and equivalent dose a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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Anticipatory postural adjustments are only necessary when large movements are made.

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

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Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.12.a.4 which states: ________ code is assigned if the documentation states that the pressure ulcer is completely healed.

A. No B. Permanently C. Always D. Continuously

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