Which tissue type will absorb the greatest amount of radiation?
soft tissue
air
bone
muscle
bone
Rationale: The greater the density of the tissue, the greater the attenuation of the beam.
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You are treating an unresponsive patient. Which piece of information given to you by the patient's family is most important in relation to a possible stroke?
A) "He forgot to take his blood thinner last night." B) "We think that he had too much to drink last night." C) "We noticed him acting oddly about 7 P.M." D) "He took some ibuprofen last night for a fever and cough."
The written notification that must be signed by a patient with Medicare coverage to acknowledge that he or she understands that a service may NOT be considered medically necessary and therefore may not be paid by Medicare is a(n):
advance beneficiary notice. medical necessary authorization. denial of payment notice. liability for potential payment notice.
Quality control is most important during:
A) retrieval. B) scanning and cataloging. C) shredding. D) storage. E) transporting.
If a patient shows signs of fainting, first complete the draw, and then have the patient lie down.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)