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maegan_martin

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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

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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.


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