By how much should adult exposure times be reduced for a 6-year-old child patient?
a. One-half the exposure time used for the adult patient
b. One-third the exposure time used for the adult patient
c. One-fourth the exposure time used for the adult patient
d. One-fifth the exposure time used for the adult patient
a. Reducing the mA setting (amount of radiation) or the exposure time by one-half of that used for adult exposures is appropriate for children under 10 years of age.
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A) "Your appendix could rupture, causing a major infection and shock." B) "The inflammation of the appendix will gradually subside, but in the meantime, the pain will be terrible." C) "If you do not get care, blood may clot in the intestine causing an obstruction." D) "The pain will most likely subside in a few hours. You may want to try an anti-inflammatory like Motrin."
Which of the following chronic conditions is characterized by progressive damage and eventual loss of articular cartilage (often called wear and tear arthritis)?
a. Lyme arthritis b. Osteoarthritis c. Rheumatoid arthritis d. Polyrheumatica arthritis
In order to avoid financial losses due to lawsuits filed against them, physicians can purchase professional _______________ coverage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The therapeutic modality that uses sound waves to drive therapeutic agents such as hydrocortisone ointment into body tissues is called
a. ultrasound. c. galvanic stimulation. b. phonophoresis. d. fluidotherapy.