RS 109 Chpt 10/12 Study Q's Part 1

Question 1

Radiation dose absorbed by the skin at the point of entry during an imaging procedure is known as:

Accepted Answer

a. Entrance Skin Exposure (ESE)

Question 2

Future radiation protection standards are expected to continue to be based on effective dose limits.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Using fluoro to determine exact location of the central ray before taking a radiographic exposure is known as:

Accepted Answer

c. fluoroscopy guided positioning

Question 4

The monthly limit for pregnant workers is more stringent.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Medical imaging professionals are not subject to radiation exposure in the performance of their duties.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Dose levels can be measure by:

Accepted Answer

b. all of the options

Question 7

What does UNSCEAR stand for?

Accepted Answer

c. United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation

Question 8

What does LMP stand for?

Accepted Answer

c. Last Menstrual Period

Question 9

Schools should teach about shielding and the effects of fetal and gonadal radiation exposure.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

What does ALARA stand for?

Accepted Answer

b. As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Question 11

Personnel dosimeter readings should be well below __ of the maximum EfD limits.

Accepted Answer

d. 1/10th

Question 12

Fill in the blank using the prompt below:

Accepted Answer

c. 8, 15

Question 13

The air gap technique decreases high energy photons from reaching the IR.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

The limit for any education and training is for individuals over the age of 26.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Prompt in the picture below:

Accepted Answer

b. FDA

Question 16

Enforce radiation protection regulations through their respective health departments.

Accepted Answer

d. Agreement States

Question 17

What does ICRP stand for?

Accepted Answer

b. International Commission on Radiological Protection

Question 18

NCRP Recommends for the general public, a limit of ___ mSv annually for infrequent exposures.

Accepted Answer

b. 5

Question 19

Radiation protection standards organizations are:

Accepted Answer

b. NAS/NRC-BEIR, NCRP, ICRP and UNSCEAR

Question 20

The air gap technique should be used when a grid is present.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

UNSCEAR formulates radiation protection guidelines.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

NCRP recommends an annual occupational EfD limit of __ has been established for the whole body.

Accepted Answer

a. 50 mSv

Question 23

Every organ is at some risk because of the assumed random nature of somatic or hereditary radiation induced effects.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Radiation safety programs do not need to follow internationally accepted guidelines for radiation protection.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

Implementation of an effective radiation safety program begins with the rad. tech worker of the facility.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

ALARA goals can usually be achieved through employment of proper safety procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

What does an RSO do?

Accepted Answer

a. options c and d

Question 28

What are examples of effective communication?

Accepted Answer

d. all of the options

Question 29

What does NAS/NRC-BEIR stand for?

Accepted Answer

d. both A and B combined make NAS/NRC-BEIR

Question 30

Fill in the blank using prompt below:

Accepted Answer

a. linear nonthreshold

Question 31

EfD limiting system may be expressed for __ exposure, __ exposure, and exposure of __ organs.

Accepted Answer

d. whole-body, partial-body, individual

Question 32

Radiation safety programs are made to ensure what?

Accepted Answer

c. adequate safety of patients and rad workers

Question 33

Radiation hormesis refers to continuing exposure to large amounts of radiation being beneficial.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

Action limits do not trigger an investigation that should uncover the reason for any abnormal exposure.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

"Each patient should get the right imaging exam, at the right time, w/the right radiation dose," is from what document?

Accepted Answer

d. FDA White Paper

Question 36

ALARA is also known as:

Accepted Answer

a. optimization

Question 37

True or False prompt in image below:

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

What are the US regulatory Agencies?

Accepted Answer

a. NRC, Agreement States, OSHA, EPA, and FDA.

Question 39

True or False in the prompt below:

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

The NCRP reviews regulations by the __ and decides how to include them in US radiation protection criteria.

Accepted Answer

a. ICRP

Question 41

Medical imaging personnel hardly every receive EqDs that are close to the annual EfD limit.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 42

Examples of stochastic effects:

Accepted Answer

c. cancer and genetic alterations

Question 43

What does QC stand for?

Accepted Answer

d. Quality Control

Question 44

Pediatrics require much more dose than adults.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 45

Question in picture below:

Accepted Answer

d. Title 10 of the code of Federal Regulations, part 20

Question 46

What does NCRP stand for?

Accepted Answer

b. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Question 47

Tissue reaction effects can also result from long-term individual doses of radiation sustained over several years.

Accepted Answer

True

RS 109 Chpt 10/12 Study Q's Part 1

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RS 109 Chpt 10/12 Study Q's Part 1

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