TB 56 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Radiological whole boy exposures from the protection action guides are what?
General pop 112 R/hr
Emergency workers 25 R/hr
Lifesaving activities 75-100 R/hr
What size is the radioactive warning placard found on transporting vehicles?
10x10”
What is acute radiological exposures
Exposure over short time (week or less)
What is half life?
Time is takes for one half of the radioactive material to decay
What are the 4 radiation protection factors that alter radiation dose?
Time
Distance
Shielding
Quantity
What are the 3 types of radiation
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
What are the 4 main principle modes of entry into the body?
Inhalation
Ingestion
Absorption
Through wounds
No radiological deaths are likely to occur below what rates?
Below 200 A/hr
How much advance wanting do hospitals need to set up emergency radiation area?
20-30 mins
