Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Current Knowledge

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the current knowledge regarding the effects of exposure to low doses (<20 rad) of ionizing radiation?

• A) It causes cancer after a certain amount of radiation has been received.
• B) Depression of the white blood cell count is followed by acute gastrointestinal distress.
• C) Birth defects will occur if the patient is pregnant.
• D) There is increased risk of cancer, leukemia, birth defects, and cataracts.

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Definitions:

Parent-Country National

An employee who is working in a country other than their own but is a citizen of the country where the organization's headquarters is located.

Third-Country National

An employee from a country other than the home or host country where the business operates, working in a location outside of their home country.

Global Organizations

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Multinational Organizations

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