By how much should adult exposure times be reduced for a 12-year-old child patient?
a. One-half the exposure time used for the adult patient
b. One-third the exposure time used for the adult patient
c. One-fourth the exposure time used for the adult patient
d. One-fifth the exposure time used for the adult patient
b. Exposures on children between the ages of 10 and 15 years can be reduced by approximately one-third.
You might also like to view...
What does IV Index use to verify IV compatibility?
A) AltCareDex® System B) Trissel's™ 2 C) DRUG-REAX System D) Handbook on Injectable Drugs
Which organization tests products for their intended use and certifies them as safe?
A. ASTM International B. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) C. National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The Paramedic can use a quick method to determine the low normal systolic blood pressure for children by doubling the patient's age in years and adding that to ____.
A. 50 B. 60 C. 70 D. 80
Which of the following statements about Category III CPT codes is true?
A) They are temporary. B) They are updated more frequently than the rest of CPT. C) They are intended to allow for the coding of new technologies, services, and procedures. D) All of the above.