during a fluoroscopic examination the milliamperage is:
- a. less than 5
- b. 10 to 20
- c. 50 to 75
- d. 100 to 500
The answer is (b), 10 to 20 milliamperes (mA).
The milliamperage during a fluoroscopic examination is typically between 10 and 20 mA. This is because fluoroscopy is a real-time imaging technique, and the X-ray beam needs to be constantly on in order to produce images. If the milliamperage is too low, the images will be too dark to see. If the milliamperage is too high, the patient will be exposed to too much radiation.
The other options are incorrect:
- Option (a), less than 5 mA, is too low for fluoroscopy. The images would be too dark to see.
- Option (c), 50 to 75 mA, is too high for fluoroscopy. The patient would be exposed to too much radiation.
- Option (d), 100 to 500 mA, is much too high for fluoroscopy. The patient would be exposed to a dangerous amount of radiation.
It is important to note that the milliamperage used during a fluoroscopic examination may vary depending on the specific type of examination being performed and the patient's individual needs. For example, a fluoroscopic examination of the chest may require a lower milliamperage than a fluoroscopic examination of the abdomen.
