To reduce patient exposure, the __________ consistent with image quality should be selected.
A)highest mAs
B)highest kVp
C)shortest distance
D)highest mAs and lowest kVp

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The highest kVp (kilovoltage peak) consistent with image quality should be selected to reduce patient exposure. Higher kVp allows for lower mAs (milliampere-seconds) settings, which reduces patient dose while still providing the necessary penetration to achieve diagnostic image quality. Higher kVp results in more efficient x-ray production and a greater percentage of x-rays reaching the image receptor, thus requiring less radiation to be generated.

To Reduce Patient Exposure, the __________ Consistent with Image Quality