If a disease causes the affected body tissue to ____, there will be greater attenuation of the x-ray beam.
a. decrease in density
b. increase in density
c. atrophy
d. increase in contrast
b. increase in density
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A) Enforcement B) Economic incentives C) Engineering D) Education
Complications associated with insertion of a transtracheal O2 catheter include all of the following except:
a. bleeding. b. pneumothorax. c. bronchospasm. d. abscess.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not a function of the tube head?
A) It allows all radiation to exit. B) It provides grounding for the electrical components. C) It protects the x-ray tube from accidental damage. D) It prevents overheating of the x-ray tube.