Which of these is not considered to be a possible longterm effect of exposure to radiation?

arthritis
genetic mutations
cataracts
embryological defects


arthritis

Rationale: Arthritis has not been linked to long-term effects of exposure to radiation.

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A) Moistening dry eyes B) Relaxing the ciliary muscle C) Dilating the pupil D) Treating glaucoma

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Which of the following would occur in partially compensated metabolic acidosis?

A. pH would be above normal limits and PaCO2 and HCO3- would be below normal range B. pH, PaCO2, and HCO3- would be below normal limits C. pH would be above normal limits, PaCO2 would be above normal range, and HCO3- would be below normal range D. pH would be normal and PaCO2 and HCO3- would be below normal limits

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When entering a building, carefully reposition pike pole and carry it:

A. on shoulder. B. ahead of body. C. with head upright. D. blade forward and toward ground.

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A phlebotomist is asked to recollect a specimen from a patient because of a delta check error. This means that:

A. the specimen that was submitted the first time was collected in the wrong evacuated tube. B. the specimen that was submitted the first time was collected at the incorrect time. C. the results obtained on the first specimen were considerably different from the previous result on the same patient. D. the collection container was dropped and the specimen was spilled, not leaving enough for testing.

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