What is the term given to the walls or partitions around the dental x-ray machine that protect the radiographer against scatter radiation?

What will be an ideal response?


Structural shielding. Plaster, cinderblock, 2.5 to 3 inches of drywall, 3/16 inch of steel, and 1 mm of lead are regularly used construction materials in buildings that provide adequate radiation protection.

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Your 82-year-old grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 4 years ago. Your mother is very concerned about the potential of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease herself. She has been an avid runner for many years and vigorously exercises at least five times a week for 20 to 30 minutes a day. What would you tell your mother?

What will be an ideal response?

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The ____________________ is the most inferior level of the brainstem

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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All electrical impedance cell counters are based on the ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What procedure is commonly performed to establish the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding?

a. Pap smear b. Hysteroscopy c. Dilation and curettage (D&C) d. Tubal ligation

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