During fluoroscopy, the principal source of radiation exposure to personnel in the room is the

a. fluoroscopy x-ray tube.
b. patient.
c. radiologist.
d. image detector.

b. patient.

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A) A blood or OPIM splash that gets in the eye B) Contaminated needlestick injury C) Blood or body fluid that enters an unprotected break in the skin D) All of the above

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Which is an example of financial information associated with the health record?

A) Alcohol, tobacco, and work history B) Demographic data, such as address C) Test results and operative reports D) Third-party payer information

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