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[Show more]Health care workers frequently suffer _____injuries because of improper lifting or moving of patients and/or objects. - back 
 
Good body mechanics include: - •balance 
•alignment 
•proper movement 
 
Balance - • Stable Base of support 
 
•Having a broad base of support ... - W...
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Add to cartHealth care workers frequently suffer _____injuries because of improper lifting or moving of patients and/or objects. - back 
 
Good body mechanics include: - •balance 
•alignment 
•proper movement 
 
Balance - • Stable Base of support 
 
•Having a broad base of support ... - W...
Ionizing Radiation - radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization 
 
Somatic effects - refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated 
 
Genetic Effects - refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generatio...
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Add to cartIonizing Radiation - radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization 
 
Somatic effects - refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated 
 
Genetic Effects - refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generatio...
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product, and cleanup and disposal directions are called: 
 
early as possible - older patients should be scheduled: 
 
first - patients who have been NPO should be scheduled: 
 
...
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Add to cartMSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product, and cleanup and disposal directions are called: 
 
early as possible - older patients should be scheduled: 
 
first - patients who have been NPO should be scheduled: 
 
...
Ionizing Radiation - radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization 
 
Somatic effects - refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated 
 
Genetic Effects - refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generatio...
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Add to cartIonizing Radiation - radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization 
 
Somatic effects - refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated 
 
Genetic Effects - refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generatio...
Increased dose equals increased probability of effects best describes what effect? - Stochastic Effects 
 
The annual effective dose limit for the general public, assuming frequent exposure, is...? - 1.0 mSv 
 
The use of gonadal shielding on female patients may reduce gonad dose by up to what...
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Add to cartIncreased dose equals increased probability of effects best describes what effect? - Stochastic Effects 
 
The annual effective dose limit for the general public, assuming frequent exposure, is...? - 1.0 mSv 
 
The use of gonadal shielding on female patients may reduce gonad dose by up to what...
radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization - Ionizing Radiation 
 
refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated - Somatic effects 
 
refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generation - Genetic Effect...
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Add to cartradiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization - Ionizing Radiation 
 
refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated - Somatic effects 
 
refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generation - Genetic Effect...
Routes of entry of toxic chemicals may include: 
 
a. Swallowing 
b. Inhalation 
c. Absorption through skin or mucous membranes 
d. Inhalation, swallowing, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes - D 
 
Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product, a...
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Add to cartRoutes of entry of toxic chemicals may include: 
 
a. Swallowing 
b. Inhalation 
c. Absorption through skin or mucous membranes 
d. Inhalation, swallowing, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes - D 
 
Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product, a...
What are possible results of ionization? 
 
1. Unstable atoms 
2. Production of low-energy x-rays 
3. Formation of new molecules harmful to the cell - 1,2,3 
 
OSL dosimeters may be worn as long as: - 1 quarter 
 
The annual effective absorbed dose equivalent limit for the general public, assu...
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Add to cartWhat are possible results of ionization? 
 
1. Unstable atoms 
2. Production of low-energy x-rays 
3. Formation of new molecules harmful to the cell - 1,2,3 
 
OSL dosimeters may be worn as long as: - 1 quarter 
 
The annual effective absorbed dose equivalent limit for the general public, assu...
Routes of entry of toxic chemicals may include: - Inhalation, swalling or absorption through skin or mucous membranes 
 
Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product and cleanup and disposal directions are called: - MSDS 
 
Older patients should be sched...
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Add to cartRoutes of entry of toxic chemicals may include: - Inhalation, swalling or absorption through skin or mucous membranes 
 
Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product and cleanup and disposal directions are called: - MSDS 
 
Older patients should be sched...
*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - *Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide.* 
 
What is a Tort - A violation of CIVIL LAW 
 
Torts are also known as ________. - Personal Injury Law 
 
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer cau...
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Add to cart*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - *Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide.* 
 
What is a Tort - A violation of CIVIL LAW 
 
Torts are also known as ________. - Personal Injury Law 
 
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer cau...
1. Attenuation: - Describes changes in the x ray beam as it travels through the patient 
 
Which photon-tissue interaction makes radiography possible because of its creation of contrast? - Photoelectric 
 
Which photon-tissue interaction produces that may expose others in the room during fluor...
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Add to cart1. Attenuation: - Describes changes in the x ray beam as it travels through the patient 
 
Which photon-tissue interaction makes radiography possible because of its creation of contrast? - Photoelectric 
 
Which photon-tissue interaction produces that may expose others in the room during fluor...
According to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the gestational dose-equivalent limit for embryo/fetus of a pregnant radiographer is - 0.5 mSv 
 
The annual occupational whole-body dose-equivalent limit for students under the age of 18 years is - 1 mSv (100 m...
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Add to cartAccording to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the gestational dose-equivalent limit for embryo/fetus of a pregnant radiographer is - 0.5 mSv 
 
The annual occupational whole-body dose-equivalent limit for students under the age of 18 years is - 1 mSv (100 m...
An injection set that includes a needle with plastic wings attached is called: 
 
A. large bore. 
 
B. butterfly. 
 
C. contrast agent injecting set. 
 
D. sterile tray. 
b 
X-rays travel as bundles of energy called: 
 
A. energy waves. 
 
B. phasers. 
 
C. electromagnetic bursts. 
 
D. photons. 
d ...
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Add to cartAn injection set that includes a needle with plastic wings attached is called: 
 
A. large bore. 
 
B. butterfly. 
 
C. contrast agent injecting set. 
 
D. sterile tray. 
b 
X-rays travel as bundles of energy called: 
 
A. energy waves. 
 
B. phasers. 
 
C. electromagnetic bursts. 
 
D. photons. 
d ...
Density may be defined as: 
A. Darkness on a Radiographic Image 
B. A combination of contrast and recorded detail 
C. The light areas of a radiographic image 
D. Differences in dark areas on a radiographic image - Darkness on a Radiographic Image 
 
The Radiographic image is formed by: 
A. Exit r...
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Add to cartDensity may be defined as: 
A. Darkness on a Radiographic Image 
B. A combination of contrast and recorded detail 
C. The light areas of a radiographic image 
D. Differences in dark areas on a radiographic image - Darkness on a Radiographic Image 
 
The Radiographic image is formed by: 
A. Exit r...
Natural background radiation represents what amount of human radiation exposure? - 50% 
 
The greatest source of natural background radiation exposure is? 
Cosmic rays 
radioactive materials 
the body itself 
radon gas - Radon gas 
 
Cosmic natural background radiation is a part of ___________...
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Add to cartNatural background radiation represents what amount of human radiation exposure? - 50% 
 
The greatest source of natural background radiation exposure is? 
Cosmic rays 
radioactive materials 
the body itself 
radon gas - Radon gas 
 
Cosmic natural background radiation is a part of ___________...
Attenuation: 
 
A. Is radiation that emerges from the patient 
B. Describes changes in the x-ray beam as it travels through the patient 
C. Produces only scatter radiation 
D. Occurs only at doses used in radiation therapy 
B. Describes changes in the x-ray beam as it travels through the patient 
 
...
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Add to cartAttenuation: 
 
A. Is radiation that emerges from the patient 
B. Describes changes in the x-ray beam as it travels through the patient 
C. Produces only scatter radiation 
D. Occurs only at doses used in radiation therapy 
B. Describes changes in the x-ray beam as it travels through the patient 
 
...
high kVp / kilovoltage - interaction between the x ray photons and matter as illustrated in Figure 4 - 22 is most likely to be associated with 
 
picture page 220 
 
The higher the ________the greater the exposure latitude / margin of error in exposure 
 
A.kilovoltage range 
B.mAs range 
C.grid...
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Add to carthigh kVp / kilovoltage - interaction between the x ray photons and matter as illustrated in Figure 4 - 22 is most likely to be associated with 
 
picture page 220 
 
The higher the ________the greater the exposure latitude / margin of error in exposure 
 
A.kilovoltage range 
B.mAs range 
C.grid...
The appropriate personnel protective equipment for the care of a patient with suspected TB would be: - respiratory mask 
 
The TD5/5 for the whole brain is: - 45 Gy in 25 fx 
 
The histopathological type found most commonly in the neck is: - squamous cell carcinoma 
 
The transporter of oxy...
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Add to cartThe appropriate personnel protective equipment for the care of a patient with suspected TB would be: - respiratory mask 
 
The TD5/5 for the whole brain is: - 45 Gy in 25 fx 
 
The histopathological type found most commonly in the neck is: - squamous cell carcinoma 
 
The transporter of oxy...
A fracture resulting from repeated stress on the bone - Stress fracture 
 
What takes into account the amount of time the beam is on and directed at a particular barrier? - Use factor 
 
What is the average dose to active bone marrow called as an indicator of somatic effects on a population? -...
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Add to cartA fracture resulting from repeated stress on the bone - Stress fracture 
 
What takes into account the amount of time the beam is on and directed at a particular barrier? - Use factor 
 
What is the average dose to active bone marrow called as an indicator of somatic effects on a population? -...
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