BONUS: A KUB projection was obtained using the Angelina Coll…

BONUS: A KUB projection was obtained using the Angelina College CR radiography system, the following technical factors were used:80 kV, 8mAs, a large focal spot with a 12:1 grid, 44″ SID.  The resulting projection demonstrated penetration of some of the structures, but considerable quantum noise,  a S value # 600.  How should the technical factors be adjusted prior to the next exposure?

 PA chest projection was obtained using the Angelina College…

 PA chest projection was obtained using the Angelina College CR radiography equipment, 120 kV 1.5 mAs , large focal spot, 12:1 grid, 72″SID. The resulting projection recorded a S value # of 1200.  What new technical factors should be used for the repeat exposure?

A lateral chest image was obtained using the Angelina Colleg…

A lateral chest image was obtained using the Angelina College radiography equipment, 120 kV, 60 mAs, 12:1 grid, large focal spot.  The resulting image demonstrated saturation of the vertebral bodies and a S value# of 102.  What new technical factors should be used for the repeated projection?

An 8-year-old child had a hematopoietic stem cell transplant…

An 8-year-old child had a hematopoietic stem cell transplant 10 months ago. The father brings her to the clinic, where the child reports “I just don’t feel well.” Dad relates that the child has been lethargic and sleeping a lot. The child’s vital signs are within normal range for age. What action by the nurse is best?