A radiation monitoring device that is economical, durable, and provides a permanent record of exposure both large and small describes:

pocket dosimeter
OSL dosimeter
TLD device
film badge


film badge

Rationale: Film badges are durable, serve as a permanent record of exposure, filter the direction of exposure, detect large and small exposures, and are cost effective.

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A) traumatic asphyxia. B) subcutaneous emphysema. C) pneumothorax. D) tension pneumothorax.

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You have been called for a patient who is complaining of shortness of breath. On scene you find the 41-year-old woman sitting upright in bed with nasal flaring and wheezing. A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is lying on the nightstand next to her. To assist her with the MDI, which of the following criteria must be met?

A) The MDI must be prescribed for the patient. B) The pulse oximeter reading must be less than 90%. C) High-concentration oxygen must be administered first for 5 minutes. D) The patient must display altered mental status.

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Diagnostic gastric intubation and aspiration, single specimen

A) 43250 B) 43251 C) 43754 D) 43755

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The biological cause of a problem or disease is known as ____.

A. hypothesis B. etiology C. consent D. agent

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