A solid encapsulated radioactive source

a. can be handled with the hands without any protective covering of the hands.
b. can be handled with the hands at any time as long as vinyl gloves are worn.
c. can only occasionally be handled with the hands as long as vinyl gloves are worn.
d. is never to be touched directly with the hands; instead long tongs which add distance should be used.

d. is never to be touched directly with the hands; instead long tongs which add distance should be used.

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a. Blood coming from both ears b. Dilation and sluggish response to light of the right pupil c. Clear fluid coming from the right ear and left nostril d. Paralysis of the left arm and left leg

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Following the sexual abuse scandal at Penn State University, the university president, athletic director, and director of campus security were all fired for

A. trying to blame the football coach for the scandal. B. bribing the abuse victims in an effort to have them withdraw their complaints. C. protecting the football program rather than following the law. D. ignoring court-issued subpoenas to provide email documents to investigators.

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