Exposure to radiation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient has a positive family history of colon cancer. Which of the following is a recommendation you would want them to adhere to? A. Encourage baseline colonoscopy screening B. Strict physical activity C. Encourage the patient to increase dietary intake of red meats D. Encourage the patient to reduce intake of fiber - A. Encourage baseline colonoscopy screening The patient asks the nurse how radiation works to destroy cancer cells. How would you respond? A. The goal of radiation the...

LRA 211 Final Review Study Guide (223/2024) Graded A+ The earliest atomic theory based on an arrangement similar to the solar system is attributed to Rutherford. The three fundamental particles of the atom are the neutron, electron, and proton. The atomic nucleus contains protons and neutrons. The component of the nucleus that has a positive charge and mass is the proton. The electron shell closest to the nucleus is lettered "K". Which of the following is not part of the electromagnetic ...

Acute radiation exposures are best described as: - Answer-Large doses over a short period of time Radioactive decay is: - Answer-Radiation The hazard class for the gauge is: - Answer-7 When transporting a gauge you can safely secure, block and brace it in the front seat. - Answer-F If you arrive back at the office and the gauge is missing from the back of the pick-up truck you should: - Answer-Immediately contact the RSO and regulatory agency Elements that have the same number of protons a...

The following are types of what? LPG, CNG, piped natural gas or solid fuel (coke). - correct answer Portable fueled salamanders/space heaters National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) for carbon monoxide - correct answer 35 parts per million (ppm) over an 8 hour period What is the third leading cause of fires in buildings under construction ? - correct answer temporary heating What is direct heat flow through matter? - correc...

LRA 223, 224 final study review questions 100% correct On average, how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral column? 26 The gonion corresponds to the level of? C3 A radiograph of an AP open-mouth projection reveals that the base of the skull is superimposed over the dens. What positioning error led to this radiographic outcome? Excessive skull extension What is the name of the fracture that results from hyperflexion of the neck, results in avulsion fractures on the spinous processe...

Test Bank For Radiologic Science for Technologists 12th Edition by Bushong Chapter 1-40 [Updated 2024] TEST BANKChapter 01: Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science Bushong: Radiologic Science for Technologists, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Matter is measured in . a. kilograms b. joules c. electron volts d. rems ANS: A Matter is measured in kilograms. 2. Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of . a. energy b. radiation c. matter d. gravity ANS: C Atoms and ...

Cardiac Cath Lab RN A - Prophecy/ Relias Exam Questions And Answers As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from radiation? I got this WRONG - ANS ***WRONG**** Lead thyroid collar, cap, eye protection, and humoral shield -Lead thyroid collar, apron, and eye protection - Non-leaded apron, humoral shield, and surgical mask - Non-leaded collar, apron, humoral shield, badge, and mask Why is scatter radiation a safety concern? I got WRONG - A...

LRA 110 Final Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ x rays were discovered ? November 8, 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen the first radiograph produced by Dr. Roentgen was of His wife's hand radiation burn resulting from excessive exposure to xrays common among early patients and operators of xray equipment a delayed reaction to excesssive xray exposure acute radiodermatitis Watt is the unit of measure of power energy in a stored state is potential energy energy being expended? potential ene...

1. A nurse is collecting data about the fluid status of four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for fluid volume deficit? A. A client who has NPO status since midnight for an endoscopy B. A client who has heart failure and is receiving diuretic therapy C. A client who has end-stage kidney disease who will undergo dialysis D. A client who has gastroenteritis and is receiving oral fluids 2. A nurse is preparing a client for magnetic resonance i...

Final practice exit exam in Radiography Updated (Correct Questions and Answers) 100% A+ Graded The dose a patient receives during a diagnostic exposure is directly proportional to the: mAs employed kVp employed focal spot size selected all the above - CORRECT ANSWER-mAs employed The dose limits for occupationally exposed individuals is valid for: alpha, beta, and x-radiations beta, x- , and gamma radiations x- and gamma radiations only all ionizing radiations - CORR...