Which of the following terms refers to the radiation that occurs when an electron spontaneously drops down from an outer shell of an ionized atom to fill a vacancy in an inner shell of that atom?

a. Characteristic photon, or characteristic x-ray
b. Bremsstrahlung
c. Photoelectric radiation
d. Primary radiation


a. Characteristic photon, or characteristic x-ray

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If a body structure is posterior, or _______________, to another, it is toward the back of the body. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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If every person in the organization cannot tell you what the strategy of the organization is, you have not effectively communicated and embraced a strategy.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The pathologist's report of the dog's intestinal biopsy revealed that the ___________ membrane of his gastrointestinal tract was severely inflamed

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements about impaled objects is true?

a. Allow only the patient to pull the impaled object out because that will hurt less. b. The impaled object should be left in place during transport. c. A wound made by an impaled object always bleeds profusely. d. An impaled object never causes serious underlying tissue damage.

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