Module 2: Managing Radiological Risks

Question 1

What PERSONAL factors can introduce risks at work?

Answer 1

• Experience
• Knowledge
• Age
• Physical Capability

Question 2

What SITUATIONAL factors can introduce risks at work?

Answer 2

• Stress
• Time Pressure
• Level of Control

Question 3

What is the minimum dose of rem to have in utero effects?

Answer 3

min. dose of 10 rem

Question 4

what is radiography?

Answer 4

imaging technique using x-ray or gamma rays to view internal form of the object

Question 5

What are the risks to an unborn child whose mother is a NEW?

Answer 5

• Early Pregnancy Loss
• Developmental Abnormalities
• Intellectual Disability
• Childhood Cancer

Question 6

Recommended Actions of a worker when she is pregnant or breastfeeding>?

Answer 6

do not enter radiological zones and notify:
- first line manager (FLM)
- responsible health physicist (RHP)
- human resources (HR)
- wellness coordinator

Question 7

Responsibilities if administered a radiopharmaceutical treatment?

Answer 7

notify supervisor b/c treatment may irritate TLD and alarm portal monitors, whole body monitors, etc.

Question 8

Until all residual radioactivity is gone from radiopharmaceutical treatment and given approval from RPC worker can’t…

Answer 8

• enter any zoned areas
• participate in dosimetry

Question 9

What approval is required before entering a radiography area?

Answer 9

need permission from Radiography Crew Leader/Lead Radiographer and to be under direct protection of RPC