Which word is least likely to be understood by the average patient?

a. Dental film
b. X-ray film
c. Radiograph
d. Periapical


d. The radiographer's choice of words and sentence structure are important. Words used should be at a level the patient can understand. Too many highly technical words may confuse the patient and result in misunderstandings.

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Which of the following statements made by the EMT is most appropriate regarding dealing with caregivers and children during a medical emergency?

A) "I try to include the caregiver in all that I do with his or her child so that the child and caregiver are more comfortable." B) "It is best to separate the caregiver from the child so that a proper assessment and care can be given." C) "I include the caregiver in the care until I get the information that I need, then I remove the child to continue the assessment in the ambulance." D) "I tell the caregiver that everything will be okay so they are more calm and better able to help the child."

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Some employment policies are facially neutral, in that they appear to treat all employees equally but have an "adverse" impact on a particular protected group; this is known as a disparate impact

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the ethical role of the team physician?

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Which type of shoe should be the most flexible at the ball of the foot and have a large heel flare?

A. Aerobic shoes B. Running shoes C. Basketball shoes D. Tennis shoes

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