Rad 1 5/20 test Flashcards

1
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Cells that are MOST sensitive to ionizing radiation are rapidly dividing cells. These cells include:

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Growth, gonadal, neoplastic and metabolically active cells.

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2
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Other cells that are affected by ionizing radiation are:

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Bone, lymphatics, dermis and blood forming cells.

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3
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Damage done to the body that shows later in life is called?

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Somatic damage

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4
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Signs of somatic damage include?

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Cancer, cataracts, aplastic anemia and sterility

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5
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Damage or injury that occurs to the genes of the individual is called?

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Genetic damage

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6
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1 Gy=?

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100 rad (radiation absorbed dose)

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7
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Safe operating procedures include?

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Technique charts, positioning aids, PPE, dosimeter, emergency plan, quality control

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8
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Single exposure to what is lethal in humans?

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300 rad or 3 Gy

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9
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What does MPD stand for?

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Maximum Permissible Dose

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10
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What does ALARA stand for?

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As Low As Reasonably Achievable

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11
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What is the name of the committee/ council that sets standards for radiation safety?

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NCRP

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12
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What is the quantity of energy given off to matter?

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Absorbed dose

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13
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What is the unit for absorbed dose?

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Gy (gray)

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14
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What is the quantity of radiation per unit of mass taking into consideration the biologic effect on specific tissue types?

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Dose equivalent

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15
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What is the unit for dose equivalent?

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Sv

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16
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What were Sv’s previously called?

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Rem (Roengten equivalent man)

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17
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What is the MPD per year for non-occupational individuals?

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0.005Sv every year

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18
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What is the MPD per year for occupational individuals?

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0.05Sv every year

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19
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Personal radiation moniotoring device that should be worn at all times is called?

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Dosimeter

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20
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What type of dosimeter is most common?

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Film badge

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21
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What do Thermoluminescent Dosimeters contain?

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Calcium fluoride and lithium fluoride

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22
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When TLD’s are heated they emit?

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Light that is proportional to radiation exposure/ absorbed dose

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23
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Secondary radiation is also known as?

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Scatter

24
Q

What is the thickness of lead found in radiology PPE?

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0.5mm

25
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What is used to reduce the amount of scatter radiation?

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Collimator

26
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What 3 things are required when taking radiographs?

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Decreased exposure time, increased distance from patient, and increased shielding

27
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How should aprons be hung when not in use?

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Hung vertical over a rounded surface.

28
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How should gloves be stored when not in use?

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Should be hung on vertical holders

29
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How often is the PPE inspected manually?

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At least quarterly

30
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How often is PPE inspected radiographically

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Anually

31
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What color are the cracks on PPE when radiographed?

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Black

32
Q

Which trimester of pregnancy is at most risk?

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First

33
Q

What generations do genetic damage most often effect?

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2nd or 3rd

34
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What are some symtoms of radiation poisoning?

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GI, flu-like symptoms

35
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How can you decrease patient exposure?

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Avoid retakes, use collimation and use gonad shield

36
Q

1Sv=?

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100Rem

37
Q

How often are film badges sent in for evaluation?

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Monthly

38
Q

Where should dosimeters be kept at all times during radiography?

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Collar level

39
Q

What will increase as the kVp increases?

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Scatter

40
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What does Absorbed Dose mean?

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The quantity of energy imparted by ionizing radiations to matter.

41
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What does Dose Equivalent mean?

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The quantity obtained by multiplying the absorbed dose in tissue by the quality factor.

42
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What does Dosimeter mean?

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A device used to measure radiation exposure to personnel.

43
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What does dosimetry mean?

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Various methods used to measure radiation exposure to personnel.

44
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What is a Film Badge?

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A method of dosimetry consisting of a plastic holder with a radiation-sensitive film in a lightproof package.

45
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What is Fluoroscopy?

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A special radiographic diagnostic method in which a “live view” of the internal anatomy is possible.

46
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What is Genetic Damage?

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Effects of radiation that occur to the genes of reproductive cells.

47
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What is Gray(Gy)?

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The unit of absorbed dose imparted by ionizing radiations to matter (1 gray equals 100 rad).

48
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What does Hemopoietic mean?

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Anatomic areas where red blood cells are produced.

49
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What does Leukopoietic mean?

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Anatomic areas where white blood cells are produced.

50
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What does MPD mean?

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The maximum dose of radiation a person may receive in a given time period.

51
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What is a Pocket Ionization Chamber?

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A method of dosimetry consisting of a charged ion chamber and electrometer which can be read immediately to determine amount of exposure.

52
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What is a Primary beam?

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The path that the x-rays follow as they leave the tube.

53
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What is Secondary Radiation?

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Commonly called “scatter radiation”, it is caused by interaction of the primary beam with objects in its path.

54
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What is a Sievert (Sv)?

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The dose of radiation equivalent to the absorbed dose in tissue (1Sv equals 100 rem)

55
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What is Somatic Damage?

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Damage to the body induced by radiation that becomes manifest within the lifetime of the recipient.

56
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What is a Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD)?

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A method of dosmetry consisting of a chamber containing special compounds that become electrically altered by ionizing radiation.