The radiographer should not handle the lead foils from film packets unless the hands are protected with gloves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False. Normal handling of intact lead foil used in intraoral film packets and lead sealed in aprons and thyroid collars will not present a hazard to the radiographer. Normal handling of intact lead foil used in intraoral film packets and lead sealed in aprons and thyroid collars will not present a hazard to the radiographer.
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Define the Heimlich maneuver
What will be an ideal response?
You are at a scene where a patient was calm and compliant until a few seconds ago. Now he is brandishing a knife and threatening to kill you and your partner if you do not immediately leave. The man is intoxicated and police have been notified but have not yet arrived. What is your best course of action?
A) Immediately physically restrain the patient B) Encourage the man's wife to calm him down C) Attempt to "talk down" the patient D) Remove yourself, your partner, and family from the house
Withholding treatment and withdrawing treatment are example of active euthanasia.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A patient with end-stage lung cancer receives treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF) and medical management of the lung cancer in the hospital's outpatient department. Report codes for __________
a. congestive heart failure only b. congestive heart failure and lung cancer c. lung cancer only d. palliative care for CHF and lung cancer