Although the Lowest Dose of Radiation Possible Is Used for Diagnostic

question 9

True/False

Although the lowest dose of radiation possible is used for diagnostic X-rays and CT scans,radiation exposure can accumulate in people who need many tests.

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Definitions:

Postanesthesia Care Unit

A specialized unit in a hospital where patients are closely monitored for recovery after undergoing anesthesia, before being transferred to a regular ward or discharged.

Surgery

Invasive medical procedures involving the cutting of a body, either for diagnosis, treatment, or repair of a problem area.

Profuse Bleeding

Excessive loss of blood from the circulatory system in a short period of time.

Emergency

A situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment, requiring urgent intervention.