What are the connective structures that provide support to the knee?
the collateral ligaments, cruciate ligaments (anterior and posterior), and the patellar ligament or tendon
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A. GRIEVE_R B. GRIEVING_ C. GRIEV_ING D. GRIEVE_S
Which of the following does not influence the amount of insulin a diabetic patient needs?
A) vomiting B) pregnancy C) exercise D) weather conditions
Match the following choices with the statements as each relates to exposure conversions.
a. decreased density b. focal spot size c. longer scale of contrast d. grid ratio e. receptor speed f. increased mAs by 2x g. additive pathology h. higher amount of contrast i. destructive pathology j. density-distance relationship 1. Any change will not affect density or contrast. 2. change from 12:1 to 10:1 with mAs compensation 3. requires less mAs but does not affect recorded detail or distortion 4. reduce kVp from 94 to 84 with mAs compensation
You have arrived on the scene where a tractor trailer has overturned. As you pull onto the scene, the driver of the truck approaches and informs you that he is hauling radioactive medical wastes and warns you that there is a car underneath the overturned trailer. Which of the following should you do immediately?
A) Move the ambulance upwind of the scene. B) Position the ambulance in front of the vehicle to block oncoming traffic. C) Attempt to identify the material and type of rays being emitted. D) Determine if any radioactive material has been released.