Since the density of air is approximately _________________ than that of soft tissue, a given volume of air will interact with far fewer x-ray photons than adjacent regions of soft tissue, thereby permitting more radiation to reach the image receptor.
a. 1000 times smaller
b. 1000 times larger
c. 100 times smaller
d. 100 times lager
a. 1000 times smaller
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a. Increased amounts of FIO2 b. Low amounts of FIO2 c. Improper placement of the oxy-gen-delivery device d. Hyperventilation
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the case of Elizabeth Bouvia?
A. Elizabeth Bouvia was never held down and force fed. B. Elizabeth Bouvia's father supported her desire for independence and education. C. Judge Hews (in the first legal hearing) kept Elizabeth Bouvia alive because he feared her death would have a depressing effect on other handicapped people. D. The state of California made it easy for Elizabeth Bouvia to attend college and live on her own. E. Elizabeth Bouvia eventually got her wish and died at a time of her own choosing.