Modern X-Ray Equipment Is So Safe That It Is All

question 86

True/False

Modern x-ray equipment is so safe that it is all right to handle the high-voltage cables.

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Definitions:

Perfusion

The passage of fluid through the circulatory system or lymphatic system to an organ or a tissue.

Serum Electrolytes

The concentrations of minerals such as sodium, potassium, and calcium in the blood, critical for maintaining bodily functions.

Cardiac Dysrhythmia

An irregular heartbeat, which can be too fast, too slow, or with an errant rhythm, potentially affecting the efficiency of heart function and blood circulation.

Central Perfusion

The process of blood being pumped by the heart through the arterial circulatory system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues.