Match the following choices with the correct answer as each relates to minimizing patient radiation dose.
a. 60 kVp
b. shaped contact
c. focal spot size
d. distance (SID)
e. 44–48 inches
f. AP supine abdomen position
g. oblique projection of the abdomen
h. 18 mAs @ 70 kVp
1. 45 mR ESE
2. has no impact upon patient dose
3. dose relationship is inverse.
4. lowers dose to the kidneys
5. 1.7 mR/mAs
6. male gonadal shielding
1. h. 18 mAs @ 70 kVp
2. c. focal spot size
3. d. distance (SID)
4. f. AP supine abdomen position
5. a. 60 kVp
6. b. shaped contact
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