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A patient comes into the hospital because she is worried about possible exposure to radiation. The doctors determine that the patient has 60 rem of exposure. What is her risk of cancer?
High because her exposure is less than 100 rem.
Low because her exposure is less than 100 rem.
High because her exposure is greater than 50 rem.
Low because her exposure is greater than 50 rem.
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High because her exposure is greater than 50 rem.
Explanation: Acute radiation sickness typically occurs at higher doses (>100 rem), but exposures above ~50 rem (0.5 Sv) are associated with a measurable increased lifetime risk of cancer.
Explanation: Acute radiation sickness typically occurs at higher doses (>100 rem), but exposures above ~50 rem (0.5 Sv) are associated with a measurable increased lifetime risk of cancer.
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