Summarize the Safety Checks That Should Be Performed Before an X-Ray

question 56

Essay

Summarize the safety checks that should be performed before an x-ray image is taken.

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimal intensity of a stimulus that is required to be detected 50% of the time.

Difference Threshold

The smallest difference in stimulation that can be reliably detected by an observer when two stimuli are compared; also called just noticeable difference (jnd).

Sensory Sensitivity

A condition where individuals are extremely responsive to environmental stimuli such as sounds, lights, and textures.

Sensory Crossover

The phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic experiences in a second sensory pathway.