The effective dose (EfD) limit for the lens of the eye is

a. 5 mSv.
b. 15 mSv.
c. 50 mSv.
d. 150 mSv.


b. 15 mSv.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Fungi that grow into large, fuzzy, multicelled organisms that produce spores are called ____. 

A. keratins B. molds C. spirilla D. agar E. yeasts

Health Professions

All of the following are examples of devices used to anchor both ends of the ACL graft EXCEPT:

a. bone screws with spiked washers b. bioabsorbable screws c. Steinman pins d. staples

Health Professions

A 65-year-old man has generalized weakness and chest pressure. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin, but states that he has not taken any of his medication. The EMT should:

A) apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport. B) administer up to 325 mg of aspirin if the patient is not allergic to it. C) assist the patient with his nitroglycerin with medical control approval. D) perform a secondary assessment and obtain baseline vital signs.

Health Professions

________ is used to clean items that touch only healthy, intact skin. For other equipment, this is the first step before disinfection and sterilization.

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

Health Professions