Sometimes the body is unable to keep the blood vessels constricted, and the vessels in the body relax, causing a dangerous drop in blood pressure. This is called:

A) arterial shock. B) vascular shock. C) distributive shock. D) obstructive shock.


C

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1. Warm-up procedures are not needed with today’s modern x-ray equipment. 2. The dead-man switch is designed to only permit radiation exposure while the switch is depressed. 3. Dielectric oil is a conducting oil that surrounds the x-ray vacuum tube. 4. A cassette-loaded spot-film uses conventional radiography to make dynamic images during a fluoroscopic procedure.

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Many vendors will provide a discount on supplies if the office orders ________.

A. large quantities B. at the first of the month C. small quantities D. a certain dollar amount

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Which of the following is NOT an urgent care center requirement?

a. Mainly provides urgent or emergency medical treatment for acute conditions b. Provides services or accommodations for overnight stays c. Has a physician trained in emergency medicine, nurses, and other supporting personnel specially trained in emergency care on duty at all times d. Has x-ray and laboratory diagnostic facilities, emergency equipment, trays, and supplies available for use in life-threatening events

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The preservative sodium sulfite is found in both the developer and fixer solutions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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