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What is the primary goal of the ALARA principle in radiation imaging?
What is the primary goal of the ALARA principle in radiation imaging?
- To reduce the cost of imaging procedures
- To maximize image quality
- To minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff (correct)
- To eliminate all radiation exposure
What percentage of children undergoing general anesthesia have normal or mild systemic disease?
What percentage of children undergoing general anesthesia have normal or mild systemic disease?
- 100%
- 50%
- 95% (correct)
- 75%
What is the benefit of radiation imaging in patients with seizures?
What is the benefit of radiation imaging in patients with seizures?
- Alter treatment plans (correct)
- Eliminating the need for surgery
- Reducing the risk of cancer
- Monitoring disease progression
What is the risk of death associated with general anesthesia in children?
What is the risk of death associated with general anesthesia in children?
What is an alternative imaging modality that does not use ionizing radiation?
What is an alternative imaging modality that does not use ionizing radiation?
What is the goal of optimizing imaging protocols in radiation imaging?
What is the goal of optimizing imaging protocols in radiation imaging?
What is the estimated risk of a major event associated with general anesthesia in children?
What is the estimated risk of a major event associated with general anesthesia in children?
What is the primary risk associated with radiation imaging in children?
What is the primary risk associated with radiation imaging in children?
What is the role of clinicians, technologists, and radiologists in radiation imaging?
What is the role of clinicians, technologists, and radiologists in radiation imaging?
What is the benefit of not doing a CT scan in terms of radiation exposure?
What is the benefit of not doing a CT scan in terms of radiation exposure?
