L7 - Methods of dose reduction and the regulations relating to ionising radiation

No practice shall be adopted unless its introduction produces a net positive benefits defines justification

Specific annual radiation dose limits are set for the following groups

Aside from an adequate filters & having a 200mm focus-to-skin distance, what other protection measures are needed for IO

Routine radiation protection measures in dentistry include staff standing outside the controlled areas during exposure

Personal electronic dosimeter give an instant readout,accurate & robust however aren’t sensitive to low energy radiation

The annual dose limit for a member of the general public in the UK is

A mother supports their child during a radiographic examination, what is the INCORRECT statement below

All exposures shall be kept as low as responsibly practicable, taking economic/social factors into account is termed

Patients who are pregnant

Selection criteria should assist with the justificatory of radiographic examinations and what other aspects

There is a legal requirement for employer to estimate the highest likely annual effective dose to members of the public

The limit dose to PT conventional film should be used in a cassette with intensifying screens

In terms of radiographic techniques and skills of staff, what should be implemented

What NOT affects the practical radiation protection of patients

What is NOT a disadvantage if film badges

For intra oral equipment a rectangular collimator should be used

Limitation is defined as the dose equivalent to individuals shall not exceed the limits recommended by the_________

Digital systems such as SSD and PSP are recommended for extra oral machines

During a dental radiography the operator can protect themselves by

Routine radiation protection measures in dentistry include

What is NOT either an advantage or disadvantage of a thermoluniescent dosimeters

Aside from universal precautions for all painters what other Infection control protocols should be followed

Image receptors must be fastest available that will produce satisfactory diagnostic images

Non classified workers