A Dosimeter Is ____

question 26

Multiple Choice

A dosimeter is ____.

• A) a form of radiation therapy that allows deep penetration and is used primarily for deep tumors
• B) the scanner used in nuclear medicine
• C) a radiation exposure badge that registers the levels of radiation to which a medical staff member is exposed
• D) the screen that displays images from high-intensity light that is directed through soft tissue
• E) a machine used to administer therapeutic radiology

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Definitions:

Confound

To cause confusion by mixing up or failing to distinguish between different elements or variables.

Masked Variable

A variable that influences a study's outcome indirectly by affecting other variables, not easily identifiable.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs or used to induce psychological benefits purely through belief.

Matched Pair

A study design element where subjects are paired based on specific characteristics, ensuring that each pair is as similar as possible except for the variable under investigation.