Nuclear Medicine Technology Board Exam (Sample Questions & Answers)
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Nuclear Medicine Technology Board Exam (Sample Questions & Answers)
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If a low-energy collimator is (incorrectly) used with a high-energy radionuclide the results would be:
- A.
A reduced camera sensitivity (counting efficiency).
- B.
A blurred image.
- C.
A reduced field of view.
- D.
Reduced image detail.
- E.
Both B & D.
Correct Answer
E. Both B & D.Explanation
Discussion: A collimator designed for use with radionuclides with relatively low photon energies, such as technetium, has relatively thin septa between the holes. High energy photons will produce significant septal penetration which results in a blurring of the image and reduced image detail.Rate this question:
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