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darbym82

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An infection of the skin fold around the nail is called:
 
  A) paronychia
  B) onychia
  C) onychophagia
  D) perionychitis

Question 2

All of the following are safety precautions designed to prevent unnecessary exposure to x-rays except:
 
  A) wearing a film badge.
  B) using protective clothing.
  C) standing behind an unleaded screen.
  D) using a gonad shield.



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: Paronychia is an infection of the skin fold around the nail. Onychia is an infection of the nail bed. Onychophagia is commonly known as nail-biting. Perionychitis is not a properly built medical term.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) Correct. The barrier should be a lead barrier.



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