Training Bulletin 56 Basic Radiation Protection Principles Flashcards
According to training bulletin 56 basic radiation protection principles, the protection action guide (PAGs) give a recommendation of exposure to radiation that is acceptable to general population, firefighters and lifesaving activities, what are those exposures in
R/hr?
1/2 R/hr
25 R/hr
75-100 R/hr
Placards on railcars or vehicles transporting radioactive material shall post placards of what size on vehicle? What size of placards on on the products packaging?
10x10
4x4
A roentgens dose is the amount of radiation exposed for how long?
1 hour
What is the max dose of radiation a firefighter can be exposed to in a hour?
25 roentgens/hr
Death due to radiation exposure is not likely under what dose?
200 roentgens/hr
What are the most important personal control measures when dealing with radiation exposure?
PPE & SCBA’s
What is the first priority in decontaminating members exposed to radiation?
Care and isolation of wounds to prevent internal contamination
What are the 2 types of radiation injuries?
1) External exposure
2) Contamination
What is the primary responsibility of 1st responders when dealing with radiation?
Determine whether victims are present
How long does it take a hospital to prepare a radiation emergency area?
20-30 minutes
Low range dosimeters for radiation should be checked how often?
Every 15 minutes
What is the definition of an ACUTE radiation exposure?
Exposure over short time (1 week or less)
