What is the name of the device made of layered metal steps of varying thickness used to determine film density and contrast?

What will be an ideal response?


A step wedge allows the radiographer to monitor radiation output. It can also assist in testing the strength of the processing chemicals.

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What is a synonym for hypercortisolism?

a. Addison disease b. Graves' disease c. Hodgkin disease d. Cushing disease

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The thyroid gland does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones in ____. 

A. dwarfism B. gigantism C. Graves' disease D. myxedema E. Addison's disease

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Calculate the amount of dextrose and/or sodium chloride in each of the IV solutions. 300 mL of D12 0.9% NaClDextrose: __________ gSodium chloride: __________ g

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What percentage of babies are actually born on their expected date of delivery? 

A. 25% B. 18% C. 10% D. 5%

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