Before starting the procedure, the radiographer should ask the patient, "Are you a gagger?"

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

FALSE
Explanation: The power of suggestion is a very real and potent psychogenic stimulus and can incite an unwanted gag reflex.

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Used needles are disposed of in (a) ____________

a. biohazard trash container b. sharps container c. both a and b d. neither a nor b

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