Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Average

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the average dose of background radiation received by an individual in the United States?

• A)The average dose of background radiation a person living in the United States receives each year is 6.2 mSv.
• B)Geographic areas at higher elevations are associated with increased amounts of cosmic radiation.
• C)Geographic areas that contain more radioactive materials are associated with increased amounts of cosmic radiation.
• D)A wood home has a higher natural radiation level than a brick home.

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Definitions:

Prone Position

Lying flat with the face and torso facing down, opposite of the supine position.

Supine Position

Lying on the back with the face upward, used in medical contexts for examinations or treatments.

Pediatric Dose

The specific amount of medication recommended for children, adjusted according to age, weight, and disease severity.

Liquid Medication

Medicines that are in liquid form, which can be easier to swallow or administer than pills for some patients, especially children or those with swallowing difficulties.