Which of the following is the first resource if outside assistance is needed?
A. The incident action plan
B. The National Response Plan
C. The local emergency response plan
D. The National Incident Management System
C
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A patient is involved in a car crash. When the paramedics arrive, he complains of neck pain but refuses to let the paramedics immobilize his spine. The paramedics explain the risks of refusing treatment and have the patient sign a release-from-liability form. The patient suffers minor neurological damage and later sues, charging negligence on the part of the paramedics. Which of the following
best explains why the patient is NOT likely to be awarded damages? A) There was contributory negligence on the part of the patient. B) The paramedics did not have a duty to act. C) There was no violation of the standard of care. D) A monetary award cannot be assigned to the damages.
Which of the following statements regarding protection measures for the operator during exposure is FALSE?
a. The ideal angle to stand from the path of the exiting x-ray beam is 180 degrees. b. A drifting tube head should not be held in place by the radiographer or the patient. c. The radiographer should stand at least 6 feet from the head of the patient. d. A structural barrier provides adequate protection during exposure.