Are large amounts of radiation harmful?

What will be an ideal response?


Yes. Large amounts of radiation can cause changes in the body of the person who was exposed to the radiation, and changes can occur in the reproductive system, altering genetic material that changes the health of future generations.

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A patient who has the capacity to make rational decisions, although he is dizzy, complains of a headache, and then vomits, declines your care and will not sign the refusal of care form. What is your best action?

A) Document that the patient refuses to sign and leave B) Have a family member sign as a witness to the refusal C) Have your partner sign on behalf of the patient D) Inform the patient that by law he must sign the form

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Which of the following injuries to the periodontium is considered to be chemical?

A) Toothbrush trauma B) Nail scratching C) Aspirin tablets D) Food impaction E) Overhanging restoration

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Which of the following does not help to ensure patient confidentiality in relation to electronic health records?

A list of all authorized users Passwords and personal identification numbers Data encryption Data exchange failures

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Terms within the parentheses used to enclose words that do not affect ICD-9-CM code selection are called:

A. nonessential modifiers B. abbreviations C. connecting words D. underlying conditions

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