Which item is made of aluminum?

a primary barrier
a dosimeter
a collimator
a filter

a filter

Rationale: The aluminum in the filter absorbs the low energy, long wavelength x-rays (photons) and allow the high energy, short wavelength x-rays (photons) to pass through the filter.

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The electronic health record can help improve care delivery by using clinical pathways. This improves care by standardizing care and

A) Using evidence to guide practice B) Requiring providers to justify deviations from the clinical pathway C) Collecting additional data on the clinical outcomes D) Requiring providers to follow the clinical pathway without variation

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Which one of the following is an appropriate outcome of a project undertaken by the quality improvement (QI) committee?

A) Termination of three EMTs who are chronically late to work B) A program by which raises are based on performance and attitude C) Community fundraiser to raise money for new EMS equipment D) Monthly continuing education programs in which seldom-used skills are practiced

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