Unit 8 Flashcards

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What is the purpose of a grid?

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Limits the amount of scatter that reaches the IR (contrast device)

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What is the effect on scatter production when we use a grid

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NA

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4
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Where is the grid located in relation to the patient in the IR? 

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In between the patient and IR

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5
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What is the active material used in the grid?

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Lead

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6
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Name two types of grid configurations

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Parallel grid
Focus grid

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7
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When should a parallel grid best used?

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 used at any SID, but the best at long SID

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8
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When should a focus grid be used?

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Used at 40 SID or a specific SID

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9
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Which grid can be used at SID

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Parallel

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10
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What is the formula for calculating the grid ratio?

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Hight/width of interspace=grid ratio

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11
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Describe grid latitude 

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High grids have low latitude
Low grids have high latitude 

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12
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Describe the image if you use a focus grid outside the focal range

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Good in the middle but cut off/light on the edges

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13
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Describe the image if you use the focus grid upside down

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Inverted, good in the middle cut off on the edges 

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14
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Describe the image if you use a grid off-level

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 You will have grid cut off, light across the whole Xray 

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15
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What is the Moire artifact?

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Aka aliasing artifact
It’s a CR grid, air, laser lines across Xray

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16
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Does crosshatch or linear have more lead?