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Which of the following imaging problems is more of a problem for children during fluoroscopy than adults?

1. motion
2. ABS
3. Artifacts
4. Collimation

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Motion is more problematic for children during fluoroscopy because they may not stay still, leading to motion blur in images. Fluoroscopy itself is risky when used repeatedly due to radiation exposure, while ultrasound is preferred for fetal monitoring because it's safer and provides real-time images.

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Among the options listed, motion is typically more of a problem for children during fluoroscopy than for adults. Children are less likely to stay still during the procedure, which can lead to motion blur and degradation of the image quality. The Automatic Brightness Stabilization (ABS), artifacts, and collimation are technical aspects of the imaging process that are generally not influenced by the patient's age.

Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to acquire real-time moving images of the interior of the body. Excessive movement can make it difficult to capture clear images, which is why motion is particularly problematic when imaging children. In contrast, ABS helps to maintain consistent image quality despite changes in patient size or tissue density, artifacts refer to distortions or abnormalities in images not related to the patient's motion, and collimation is the process of restricting the size and shape of the X-ray beam to the area of interest to reduce patient exposure to radiation.

The medical imaging technique considered most dangerous to use repeatedly is fluoroscopy (referenced to the mention of release of radiation) because it exposes the patient to high levels of radiation over time. Ultrasound imaging is preferred for studying fetal growth and development due to its safety, as it doesn't use ionizing radiation and provides real-time images, allowing for the observation of the fetus's movements and heartbeat.

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