This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Of the following, which form of radiation has the highest potential to cause harm? a. Alpha b. ... (Read 29 times)

sjones

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
on: Jul 3, 2018
Of the following, which form of radiation has the highest potential to cause harm?
 
  a. Alpha
  b. Beta
  c. Charlie
  d. Gamma

Question 2

Aggressive attempts to maintain a cerebral perfusion pressure above 70 mmHg with fluids and vasopressors could result in the development of:
 
  A) adult respiratory distress syndrome. B) subarachnoid hemorrhage.
  C) primary anoxic brain injury. D) pulmonary hypotension.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tashiedavis420

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d
Rationale: a. Alpha radiation can be blocked easily and outside the body, do not present a danger to humans unless ingested.
b. Beta radiation typically does not penetrate to internal organs.
c. There is no Charlie radiation.
d. Correct. Gamma radiation has substantial penetration and may substantially damage living tissues.

Answer to Question 2

A


sjones

  • Member
  • Posts: 520
Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

apple

  • Member
  • Posts: 352
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

The form and orientation of desert plants reduces heat gain from the environment and facilitates coo The form and orientation of desert plants reduces heat gain from the environment and facilitates coo
Erythroblastosis fetalis. (a) The condition occurs with an RH+ father and RH– mother. (b) First preg Erythroblastosis fetalis. (a) The condition occurs with an RH+ father and RH– mother. (b) First preg
The Fate of Solar Radiation The Fate of Solar Radiation
Synaptic transmission. (a) Action potential reaches synapse; (b) neurotransmitter released synaptic ... Synaptic transmission. (a) Action potential reaches synapse; (b) neurotransmitter released synaptic ...
What is the pKa and general acid strength of formic acid if its conjugate base form has a pKb ... What is the pKa and general acid strength of formic acid if its conjugate base form has a pKb ...
Z/W inheritance of feather form in poultry is revealed by analysis of reciprocal crosses Z/W inheritance of feather form in poultry is revealed by analysis of reciprocal crosses
Video: Genetics of Cancer

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library