« previous next »

Author Question: What is the annual dose limit to the skin, hands, and feet for a radiographer? 30 rem 20 rem 50 ... (Read 45 times)

maegan_martin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jul 17, 2018
What is the annual dose limit to the skin, hands, and feet for a radiographer?
 
 30 rem
  20 rem
  50 rem
  40 rem

Question 2

Which projection will best image injury to the left parietal bone?
 
 AP axial
  PA
  right lateral
  left lateral


bblaney

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

50 rem

Rationale: The acceptable occupational exposure to the skin, hands, and feet is 50 rem or 500 mSv or less annually.

Answer to Question 2

left lateral

Rationale: The left lateral position will position the injured left parietal bone closest to the image receptor for better detail.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Anatomy of the skin. Illustration of a section of skin showing key structures. Anatomy of the skin. Illustration of a section of skin showing key structures.
Classification of Skin Disorders Classification of Skin Disorders
Daily and Annual Temperature Patterns Daily and Annual Temperature Patterns
Uticaria, a skin rash caused by type I hypersensitivity. Uticaria, a skin rash caused by type I hypersensitivity.
Pin the skin and subcutaneous fascia on a spot on the back using the thumb of one hand; place the ... Pin the skin and subcutaneous fascia on a spot on the back using the thumb of one hand; place the ...
Warm-up (5 minutes). Warm up the soft tissues of the feet with a variety of kneading, sliding, and ... Warm-up (5 minutes). Warm up the soft tissues of the feet with a variety of kneading, sliding, and ...
Video: Glycolysis - and oxygen

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library