Identify the beneficial and harmful uses of radiation

Q: In relation to the Doses and Sources of Radiation, give examples of Radio-diagnostic.

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Q: Radiation might be used as part of the comprehensive cancer care treatment because the cells most…

A: The law of bergonie states that the most sensitive tissues in the body towarfd ionisinh radiations…

Q: Differentiate the following:               Mechanistic toxicology, regulatory toxicology and…

A: Toxin  A harmful substance that causes illness or may be death to an organism.

Q: 19) A child who weighs 55lbs is to receive 30 mcg of a drug per kg of body weight per dose. How much…

A: Given,  Weight of child = 55lbs (= 24.948 kg) Dose of drug = 30 mcg per kg body weight for each…

Q: Describe the nursing care for a patient undergoing radiation therapy for cancer.

A: Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer…

Q: What are the differences between absorbed dose, equivalent dose and effective dose for ionization…

A: Radiation dose is measured as the amount of radiation exposure. There are three kinds of dose…

Q: How are toxicology and environmental toxicology defined?

A: The study of the harmful effects of various chemical, biological, and physical agents on living…

Q: ALARA is the principles of-13 radiation safety to reduce the adiation dose and releases of active…

A: There is some principle of radiation protection to: -Prevent from the harmful effects of radiation…

Q: Which of the following drugs is commonly snorted : heroin, peyote, marijuana, or opioids?

A: Commonly Snorted Drugs: An AnalysisIntroductionThe mode of administration for drugs can vary…

Q: Discuss the sources of lead exposure?

A: BASIC INFORMATION LEAD It is a type of chemical element. It has an atomic number 82. It's texture…

Q: Define critical concentration,

A: To define: To define critical concentration and its functions involved in it

Q: The application of the principles-16 of the radiation protection has not allowed to minimize the…

A: Stochastic effect It is used in radiation protection. It describes the severity of somatic effect…

Q: Differentiate between the modes of action of ionizing radiationand ultraviolet radiation.

A: Ionizing radiation is the electromagnetic radiation that carries enough energy to remove the…

Q: long can a radiation worker stay in a 15 mSv/hr radiation field if we limit a dose to 1 mSv?

A: Stay time = Limit/ Dose rate  To calculate the stay time, we must convert millisievert (Sv) to mrem.…

Q: Many people believe that accidents and injuries are becoming neglected public health problems.…

A: Occupational accidents and workplace violence are defined in terms of their scope, nature, and…

Q: Statement one General fire safety covers the stages that are need to avoid fires in the workplace…

A: Statement One: This statement describes the broad concept of general fire safety in the workplace.…

Q: A. Match the following tests to the element or characteristics it identifies. Oxygen and Halogen…

A: There are various chemical tests to check the presence of certain compounds or substances. A…

Q: Drug/Chemical LD50 or toxicity agent Toxic symptoms Management/tre (include only the atment to Acute…

A: The dose of a drug or chemical that is lethal for 50% of the animals in a dose group is referred to…

Q: Statement one There are two main types of Health and Safety Law Statement two The Health and Safety…

A: Understanding health and security laws is fundamental for keeping up a secure work environment and…

Q: define toxicology.. why is it important for us to consider the basic tenet of toxicology in our…

A: Toxicology is a multidisciplinary field that includes pharmacology, chemistry, and environmental…

Q: Activity 1: Health – Drugs and Alcohol 1. What do you think a drug is? 2. What are some drugs you…

A: Drugs and alcohol are the substances which taken  causes physiological changes in the body. Overdose…

Q: Define the process of Measuring Radiation Exposure ?

A: Radiation exposure is a measure of air ionization caused by ionizing radiation from photons, such as…

Q: What changes in Radiation Protection criteria led to the use of Equivalent dose and Effective dose…

A: Radiation dose is measured as the amount of radiation exposure. There are three kinds of dose…

Q: explain the processes involved causing tissue damage/disease/organ failure/cancer due to Cadmium…

A: Cadmium is a heavy metal element that is present in minute concentrations in the crust. It exists as…

Q: Give various man made sources of radiations.

A: Radiation is the energy that comes from a source and travels through space and may be able to…

Q: The Occupational Health and Safety Act covers: a. Personal Support Workers and Supervisors in…

A: The Occupational Health and Safety Act is an act to provide and support a safe and healthy working…

Q: How does ionizing radiation lead to cell damage?

A: Ionizing radiation has the capacity to damage the cells.

Q: A) Research and explain direct and indirect costs of occupational accidents and occupational…

A: Answer : A) Direct or protected risk covergae is generally considered to be the cost of insurance…

Q: Topic: Isotope of Manganese What are the history, applications in various fields like medicine,…

A: Introduction:- One stable isotope, 55Mn, makes up all of the manganese that is found in nature…

Q: Differentiate between ionizing and nonionizing radiation in theirmodes of action.

A: Radiation is the transmission or emission of energy from a source in the form of particles or waves…

Q: rtance of Environmental Toxicology to environmental p

A: Everything that surrounds us constitutes our environment. It consist of biotic as well as abiotic…

Q: Understand the definition of occupational exposure ?

A: Occupational health Maintenance of overall wellbeing of workers in every occupation is called…

Q: Two twins with identical physiology, biochemistry, weight and height are exposed to a total of 5…

A: the size of particulate matter (PM) can indeed affect its toxicity. Smaller particles, such as…

Q: List the critical sites that you would encounter while filling the prescription. What precautions…

A: A medication error is any avoidable incident that might cause or contribute to inappropriate…

Q: Define toxicology dose and response

A: Toxicology Dose response curve is defined as the response of target host to various doses of toxic…

Q: During a course of standard radiation therapy 2 weeks after the start, there was a break of…

A: (a) Patients who missed two or more scheduled radiation treatment appointments were graded as…

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