Which term best describes radiation of natural origin?

background radiation
leakage radiation
ionizing radiation
scatter radiation


background radiation

Rationale: background radiation – Background radiation is everywhere. It is emitted from such sources as the sun, computer monitors, television screens, and some electronic appliances.

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A) year. B) month. C) quarter. D) week.

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The Iowa State flow rate formula factors in a/an ______ percent conversion rate for water changing to steam

A. 70 B. 80 C. 90 D. 100

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When explaining the priorities of helmet removal to a candidate patroller, you would stress:

a. sliding the helmet rearward off the head so that you don't hit the patient's nose. b. sliding the fingers under the occiput so that the head doesn't drop backward. c. applying a cervical collar before removing the helmet to help stabilize the head. d. removing the helmet to ensure the patient's proper alignment on a backboard.

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Treatment for hearing loss caused by the gradual deterioration of the sensory receptors in the cochlea include ________.

A. hearing aids B. diuretic drugs C. oral antibiotics D. All of these

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