Phototimers are what kind of AEC device?

The following left lateral projection of the lumbar spine was taken using AEC. Which configuration was most likely used that resulted in the optimal density of this radiograph? lateral lumbar.jpg

A PA chest on an adult patient is ordered and the technologist uses AEC for the exposure selecting the wall bucky.  The technologist makes an error on the console when setting up for the examination and selects the table bucky by mistake and continues with the exposure.  Which of the following will occur due to this error?

When utilizing AEC, the radiographer loses control of which of the following technical considerations?

A radiographic exposure is made of the thoracic spine using 80 kVp and 25 mAs and the radiograph demonstrates inadequate density.  Choose the two (2) changes in mAs that could be used to correct this problem in making the repeat exposure:

Wasting away of an organ or body tissue is termed:

What is MRT?

A high kVp chart may be used for which of the following procedures? Iodine studies Chest procedures Barium studies

Match each of the following situations using AEC with the corresponding effect on exposure.  Responses may be used more than once.

Which of the following accurately describes the mA and exposure time when using an AEC system?