What is the name of the device that functions to direct the x-ray beam toward the patient?
What will be an ideal response?
A position indicating device (PID) is used to direct the x-ray beam.
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A(n) ________ ear infection is the most frequent ear problem in the pediatric patient, particularly those under 6 years of age
a. outer b. inner c. middle d. upper
Appropriate ambulatory assistive device(s) for a patient who fractured his right tibia in a skiing accident and is partial weight bearing on the right lower extremity is:
a. two canes. b. platform walker. c. axillary crutches. d. forearm crutches.
Of the following, which are disadvantages of using pocket ionization chambers as personnel dosimeters?
1. They can discharge if they are subjected to mechanical shock. 2. Because these devices provide no permanent legal record of exposure, health care facilities that use this method to record personnel exposure must delegate someone to keep such a record. 3. If not read each day, the dosimeter may give an inaccurate reading because the electric charge tends to escape. a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3
Personal history indicates that a condition is past, the patient is no longer receiving treatment, and there is no potential for recurrence and no further monitoring is required
Indicate whether the statement is true or false