What is the majority of damage caused to the body from radiation exposure called?

Target Theory
Direct effect
Indirect effect
Direct Hit


Indirect effect

Rationale: With the Indirect effect, the photon typically strikes water which then transfers the ionization to the DNA molecule.

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A nurse who practices below a reasonable standard of care is committing what type of malprac-tice?

a. Civil b. Statutory c. Criminal d. Ethical

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What is the clinical significance of ALA-positive, gram-negative coccobacilli in a sputum culture?

A) Significant if it is hemolytic on horse blood agar B) Potential pathogen C) Normal flora D) Further testing is needed to assess significance

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Cash should be checked with a counterfeit detection device.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The changes in mental functioning are generally related to the health of the person, not to age.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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