Which Type of Procedure Exposes the Patient to the Least

question 225

Multiple Choice

Which type of procedure exposes the patient to the least amount of radiation?

• A)dental x-ray
• B)chest x-ray (2 views)
• C)CT scan
• D)All cause the same amount of radiation exposure.

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