What does adjusting the kilovolt peak (kVp) do?

What will be an ideal response?


Changes the penetrating ability of the x-rays. The kVp selected determines the speed of electrons traveling from the cathode to the anode, which, in turn, determines the penetrating power of the x-rays produced.

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A listless and lethargic 84-year-old male responds to physical stimuli with garbled speech. His respirations show poor effort and are rapid and labored with a room air SpO2 is 84%. Additionally, you cannot appreciate breath sounds in his right lung. The best form of oxygen therapy for this patient would be:

A) positive pressure ventilation. B) high-concentration oxygen via a nonrebreather. C) 2 lpm via nasal cannula initially and increase liter flow as needed. D) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

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Providing the most care to the most seriously injured patients is the _______________________ method of triage

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The banking procedures of a medical office include working with checks to accept payments, make deposits, and pay bills.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Hemoglobin in the white blood cells transports oxygen.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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