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sjones

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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.


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tashiedavis420

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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.

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sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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