The purpose of the washing step in film processing is to:
a. shrink and harden the emulsion.
b. remove any residual chemistry remaining on the emulsion.
c. neutralize alkaline and/or acidic chemistry.
d. reduce the exposed silver halide to metallic silver.
b. After the film is completely fixed, it is washed in running water to remove any remaining traces of the chemicals.
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A) Advise the patient to make an appointment with her doctor if a good night's sleep does not make her feel better. B) Transport the patient for evaluation of a potentially serious medical problem. C) Call a family member to come and stay with the patient. D) Reassure the patient that there is nothing to worry about; these things happen as you get older.
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A. acne B. keratinization C. vaginosis D. keratolysis
Information is arranged according to who provided the information in _______ or source-oriented medical records.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Patients who can receive medical benefits under Medicare include
A) any person without health insurance who is a U.S. citizen B) citizens 65 years of age and older C) children under the age of 18 D) all of the above