Which of these conditions results from a failure to direct the central ray toward the middle of the film packet?

overlapping
elongation
cone cut
foreshadowing


cone cut

Rationale: cone cut – A cone cut appears when the central beam misses a portion of the radiographic film. The portion that is missed or does not receive radiation appears clear.

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A large-volume parenteral contains a potent drug that must be administered using constant infusion. Which of the following should be used?

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A young man wishes to become an EMT and asks you what he will need to do to become certified. You would reply that he must first:

A) volunteer with an ambulance service to gain experience. B) complete a course that meets the requirements of the USDOT. C) demonstrate that he has prior medical experience. D) show that he has provided CPR in an emergency at least once.

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MRI scans require shielding of thyroid and gonads because of ionizing radiation emissions

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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