The Primary Health Concern Associated with the Computed Transaxial Tomography

question 42

Multiple Choice

The primary health concern associated with the Computed Transaxial Tomography scan is that:

• A)it does not provide as much spatial resolution as the MRI.
• B)it requires penetrating radiation.
• C)it requires the use of a contrast agent.
• D)acute headaches are commonly reported.

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Definitions:

Medulla Oblongata

A section of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Head Injury

Trauma to the head that can lead to various neurological symptoms, which may include concussion, skull fractures, or brain damage.

Crisis Intervention

Immediate and short-term psychological care aimed at assisting individuals in a crisis situation to restore balance to their biopsychosocial functioning and to minimize potential psychological trauma.

Mental Health Problems

A spectrum of conditions affecting an individual's mood, thinking, behavior, and interaction with others.