X-rays are attenuated
a. exponentially.
b. linearly.
c. as a function of the oxygen state of the tissues.
d. as a function of mAs.
a. exponentially.
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When relying on a cell (mobile) phone for medical communications, the EMT realizes that:
A) He can relay his diagnosis of the patient's problem to the emergency department B) He should use the same format of communication as used for radio transmissions C) He is free to relay personal and confidential information not allowed over the radio D) He can talk more casually and not in as structured a manner as when using the radio
The ____ is a chronological description of the development of the patient's present illness, starting with the patient's chief complaint.
A. medical audit B. history of present illness C. alert report D. chief complaint
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a. Once a month b. Once every 2-3 months c. Once every 4-6 months d. Once a year