Revised concepts of radiation exposure and risk have brought about more recent changes in NCRP recommendations for limits on exposure to ionizing radiation. Because many conflicting views exist on assessing the risk of cancer induction from low-level radiation exposure, the trend has been to

a. create more rigorous radiation protection standards.
b. reduce rigorous radiation protection standards.
c. eliminate radiation protection standards.
d. leave radiation protection standards the same as they have been for the last 20 years.


a. create more rigorous radiation protection standards.

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The goal of intrauterine transfusion is increase the fetal hematocrit to

a. 25-30% (0.25-0.30) b. 32-44% (0.32-0.44) c. 40-55% (0.40-0.55) d. 45-55% (0.45-0.55)

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As of July 2005, what does Medicare require of all medical offices?

What will be an ideal response?

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When speaking about the morphology of bacteria, one is referring to its:

a. size. c. function. b. shape. d. movement.

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