Which of These Lists of Different Types of Electromagnetic Radiation

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of these lists of different types of electromagnetic radiation is correctly ordered in wavelength, from shortest to longest?

• A) gamma ray, ultraviolet, radio, infrared
• B) radio, ultraviolet, infrared, gamma ray
• C) radio, infrared, ultraviolet, gamma ray
• D) gamma ray, ultraviolet, infrared, radio

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Definitions:

Pulse Oximeter

A noninvasive device used to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood and the heart rate through a sensor attached to the fingertip or earlobe.

Blood Oxygen

A measure of the amount of oxygen carried by the hemoglobin in the blood, typically expressed as a percentage.

ECG Tracing

The graphical representation of the electrical activity of the heart over time, captured by electrodes and displayed by an electrocardiograph.

Shivering

An involuntary response where the body trembles to generate heat in response to cold.