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Choose the three (3) correct statements regarding measurement and selection of technical factors of a body part:

Which of the following are destructive disease processes? Gout Osteomyelitis Hydrocephalus

The exposure factors used for a particular nongrid radiograph were 400 mA, 0.02 s, and 90 kVp.  Another radiograph using an 8:1 grid is requested.  Which of the following groups of factors is most appropriate?

Which of the following best describes a radiographic cylinder?

Which of the following are methods of limiting the production of scattered radiation? Using moderate-ratio grids Using the prone position for abdominal exams Restricting the field size to the smallest practical size

A 30-year-old patient has sustained severe burns to the upper extremities, including both arms, and has been admitted to the burn unit for care. The patient is at high risk for developing contractures due to the extent of the burns. The healthcare team is planning interventions to prevent the development of contractures. Which of the following interventions should be included in the patient’s plan of care?

A 45-year-old male is admitted to the burn unit following a flash burn injury sustained while working near an open flame. His burns cover 35% of his total body surface area (TBSA), including the face, arms, and chest. He is experiencing tachycardia, hypotension, and increased respiratory rate. Which of the following are appropriate interventions in the initial management of this patient? Select all that apply.

 A nurse is caring for a patient with electrical burns. Which complication should the nurse be most concerned about?

A nurse is explaining the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in the stress response to a group of students. Which of the following would the nurse describe as a primary result of HPA axis activation during stress?

Overall characteristics of pulmonary function testing results on a patient with obstructive lung disease include that the FEV1: