The mechanism that cases damage to cells from radiation exposure is

ionization.
dispensation.
hydrolyzation.
reticulation.


ionization.

Rationale: ionization – Ionization is the high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes.

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You have been called by family members for their mother, who is "not acting right." At the scene, the family informs you that they are concerned because their 68-year-old mother has been complaining of a headache for two days and is now very confused. When asking about a bruise on the right side of her forehead, the family states she fell in church a week ago and hit her head. Since all other aspects of the assessment are unremarkable, you suspect a head injury. Which type of injury would you suspect given the findings and history?

A) Subdural hematoma B) Epidural hematoma C) Cerebral concussion D) Cerebral contusion

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Information on gender equality and the Summer Olympic Games shows that

A. women have more events than men, but fewer participants in those events. B. since 1980 about half the athletes in the summer games have been women. C. the proportion of women athletes in the games has declined since 1896. D. fewer Olympic events are available to women than to men.

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Out-of-the-pouch young sugar gliders are called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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On the evening of February 14th, Patient B presented to the emergency room after falling off the 2nd story balcony. Physician stabilizes the patient and identifies a complicated fractured tibia and fibula, which require emergent surgical reduction (90 global surgery days). Which of the following modifiers is the MOST appropriate for the emergency department E/M service?

A. Modifier 57 B. Modifier 24 C. Modifier 25 D. Modifier 32

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