The radiographer should be able to aseptically open all film packets in a full mouth series in a timely manner to avoid excessive exposure to safelight

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TRUE
Explanation: Prolonged exposure to light, even safelight, increases the risk of fogging the film.

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142/76, and SpO2 92%. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene and are maintaining in-line manual stabilization of the cervical spine. What instruction would indicate the next step needed in this patient's care? A) "Let's pack his right ear with gauze to stop the loss of fluid." B) "Place manual, direct pressure over the injury to control bleeding." C) "I need someone to check the clear fluid for glucose." D) "Will someone administer supplemental oxygen to the patient?

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The pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi originate on the scapula

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