Why Is a Question Concerning the Amount of Radiation a Patient

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Multiple Choice

Why is a question concerning the amount of radiation a patient will receive during a specific x-ray procedure difficult to answer?
1) Because the received dose is specified in a number of different units of measure
2) Because the scientific units for radiation dose are normally not comprehensible by a patient
3) Because the patient should not receive any information about radiation dose

• A)1 and 2 only
• B)1 and 3 only
• C)2 and 3 only
• D)1,2,and 3

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Definitions:

Labile Cells

Cells that are constantly dividing and have a short lifespan, such as those found in the skin and digestive tract.

Stratified Squamous

A type of epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers of flat cells designed to protect underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion.

Exposed Surface

The outer or external part of an object or body that comes into contact with the environment.

Transitional Epithelial

A type of epithelium that can stretch and change its shape, found lining organs that need to expand, such as the bladder.