When Correctly Placed, Gonadal Shielding Will Reduce Dose by ____

question 145

Multiple Choice

When correctly placed, gonadal shielding will reduce dose by ____ if gonads are in the primary x-ray field.

• A)20% to 50%
• B)50% to 90%
• C)100%
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A method of dealing with stress by managing emotions rather than confronting the problem directly.

Problem-Focused Coping

Attempting to alleviate stress directly—by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that stressor.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by working to change one’s emotional response to a stressor rather than changing the stressor itself.