Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act was designed to protect patients from unnecessary radiation.
B) The Federal Performance Act of 1974 was designed to protect patients from unnecessary radiation.
C) The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act requires that all x-ray equipment manufactured or sold in the United States meet federal performance standards.
D) There are no federal laws regarding use of dental x-ray equipment.
A
Explanation: A) Established in 1981 and updated in 1991, the federal Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act established guidelines regarding who can place and expose radiographs.
B) Established in 1981 and updated in 1991, the federal Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act established guidelines regarding who can place and expose radiographs.
C) Established in 1981 and updated in 1991, the federal Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act established guidelines regarding who can place and expose radiographs.
D) Established in 1981 and updated in 1991, the federal Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act established guidelines regarding who can place and expose radiographs.
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