During a fluoroscopic examination,a resettable cumulative timing device measures the x-ray beam-on time and sounds an audible alarm or in some cases temporarily interrupts the exposure after the fluoroscope has been activated for what length of time?

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The resettable cumulative timing device sounds an audible alarm or temporarily interrupts the exposure after the fluoroscope has been activated for 5 minutes. This is to prevent excessive radiation exposure to the patient and personnel operating the fluoroscope.

During a Fluoroscopic Examination,a Resettable Cumulative Timing Device Measures the X-Ray