Absorption of the long wavelength, less penetrating x-rays of the polychromatic beam occurs by passage of the beam through a sheet of aluminum called a
What will be an ideal response?
Filter. An aluminum filter is placed in the path of the x-ray beam to remove a high percentage of the soft x-rays and reduce patient dose.
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When massage is used to reduce the symptoms and discomfort of a disease for a terminally ill patient, it is considered ________ care
A) palliative B) integrated C) clinical D) direct
You are at the scene of a patient who has attempted suicide by taking a large amount of metoprolol, a beta-blocking agent. After initial care of the airway, breathing, and circulation, you should consider the administration of:
a. Lidocaine to suppress potential ventricular ectopy b. Insulin to decrease circulating glucose c. Epinephrine to antagonize the beta-blocking effects of metoprolol d. Glucagon as an antidote
The double-effect principle refers to _____
A) faithfulness, loyalty, and devotion to one's duties in an incompetent person B) obligations to be fair to all people and includes fairness, honesty, and impartiality C) mentally challenged individuals or those who were once competent D) recognizing that ethical choices may result in adverse outcomes
The intervention category known as ____ involves the target audience in the implementation of a program.?
A) targeting B) community mobilization C) recruitment D) Promotion