Where should the open end of the PID be placed relative to the patient for radiographic exposures?

What will be an ideal response?


As close to the patient's skin as possible without touching. Failure to bring the open end of the PID in close to the patient's skin will result in an underexposed radiograph.

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A plan designed to help prevent accidental exposure of laboratory personnel to bloodborne pathogens is called:

A) chemical exposure plan. B) universal precautions plan. C) exposure control plan. D) carcinogen exposure plan.

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The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormones is ____. 

A. cortisol B. calcitonin C. oxytocin D. ACTH E. TSH

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Because people with disabilities have good generalization skills, they do not need to be taught in natural environments.

A. True B. False

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