The amount of energy deposited in the teeth or soft tissue by any type of radiation is called the:
a. exposure amount.
b. absorbed dose.
c. dose equivalent.
d. background radiation.
b. Absorbed dose is the traditional unit of measure referring to the amount of energy deposited in tissues by any type of radiation.
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A) Insert an oral airway and apply oxygen at 15 liters per minute by bag-valve mask. B) Insert an oral airway and apply oxygen at 15 liters per minute by nonrebreather mask. C) Administer epinephrine with medical control consent. D) Perform a complete assessment and confirm that the patient is actually in anaphylaxis.
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