Which of the following adjustments in technical exposure factors decreases the production of scattered radiation during routine radiographic procedures?

a. Decrease kVp and increase mAs in compensation
b. Decrease kVp and decrease mAs
c. Increase kVp and decrease mAs in compensation
d. Increase kVp and increase mAs


c. Increase kVp and decrease mAs in compensation

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As soon as a fire is discovered, the most important action during a fire is to see that ________.

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Which of the following is the MOST commonly encountered type of pathogen?

A. Airborne pathogens B. Bloodborne pathogens C. Solid-state pathogens D. Mucous discharge pathogens

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Which is the responsibility of the medical assistant, not the clearinghouse?

A. Auditing claims B. Forwarding clean claims to insurance carrier C. Correcting claims D. Providing an audit/edit report

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