Which of the following conditions has the highest emergency priority?
Bleeding
Cessation of breathing
Loss of consciousness
Shock
Cessation of breathing
Rationale: Cessation of breathing is considered a life-threatening condition.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
If an increase in kilovoltage is accompanied by a reduction in mAs, to maintain the same exit dose the overall result will be
a. a decrease in the amount of radiation produced. b. a decrease in the amount of scatter produced. c. an increase in the amount of radiation produced. d. an increase in the amount of scatter produced.