Basic Of Radiation Quiz 1 Flashcards by Alex Paez

EMR IN ORDER
Most ENERGETIC to LEAST

1) XRays/Gamma rays
2)Ultraviolet
3)Visible light
4)Infrared
5)Microwaves
6)Radio wave

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What is Radiation?

Transfer or energy
Energy that is emitted and transferred through space

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What is Exposed (irradiated)?

Matter that intercepts radiation and absorbs all or some of it

(Does not necessarily mean harm or injury)

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What is ionizing radiation or ionization?

Removal of an electron from an atom

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What are forms of EMR that can ionize matter?

X-rays
Gamma rays
High energy UV (UVC)

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UV-C light is too…

short to go past our ozone layer

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What are two main categories of ionizing radiation?

Natural Environment and Man-made

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Types of Natural Radiation

-Cosmic radiation
-Terrestrial Radiation
-Internally Deposited Radionuclides

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What is cosmic radiation?

EMR emitted from the sun and stars
-The intensity increases with altitude and latitude when closer to equator

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What is terrestrial radiation?

Its radiation that comes from the earth
-Has deposits of Uranium, Thorium, and other radionuclides

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What is the largest source of natural radiation?

Radon

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What is internally deposited radionuclides?

they are radionuclides that are incorporated into the body through ingestion, inhalation, injection, implants.

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What is the main source of internally deposited radionuclides?

Potassium 40 which is found in food, water, and soil

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How is radon produced?

Gas produced by natural decay of uranium

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Types of man-made radiation

-X rays
-Nuclear power generators
-Exit signs
-Smoke detectors

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When was the discovery of x-rays?

November 8, 1895

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Who was the person who discovered xrays?

Wilhelm Rontgen

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Examples of reports of early radiation

-Skin damage
-Loss of hair
-Anemia
Later effects
Blood disorders

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What is a filter or filtration?

A device that removes low energy x ray photons that have no diagnostic value and don’t contribute to image quality

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What is collimation/collimator?

Its a radiation safety device underneath the xray tube where the radiation is being directed

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Types of shielding

Protective apparel
Gonadal Shields
Protective barriers
They are made with lead material

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What does ALARA stand for?

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

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What’s the purpose of ALARA?

Its a radiation safety principle
-to reduce radiation dose
-release radioactive material by using reasonable methods

What are the cardinal principles of radiation protection

Minimize time
Maximize shield
Maximize distance

What are iso exposure lines?

Represents positions of equal radiation exposure in a fluoroscopy room at waist height

What is a OSL dosimeters?

Optically Stimulated Luminescence They are monitors for accumulated dose for radiation

Ways to reduce unnecessary patient dose

-Unnecessary examinations -If they had pervious x rays for the body part -Emergency room CT -Mass screening for Tuberculosis

What is the severity of the potential response of an unborn baby to radiation?

Time and dose

Pregnancy what happens in 2-10 weeks ?

Most sensitive to radiation exposure Major organogenesis

What happens in the 2-3 trimesters?

Can have a response to malignant disease during childhood

How can you reduce the chances of exposing a pregnant patient?

-Elective booking (Patient's choice) -Patient Questionary -Posting

What is today's average patient radiation dose?

3.2 mSv

Why is today's average patient radiation dose 3.2 mSv?

Public demand Using to much CT Physican ownership

What are ways to reduce occupational radiation exposure?

Minimize xray beam on time (Fluoroscopy) Maximize distance and shielding

Where does the 95% of occupational exposure comes from?

Mobile and fluoroscopy

What is KERMA?

Kinetic Energy Released per Unit of Mass of Air

What does KERMA measure?

The radiation intensity in the air

What is KERMA's SI unit?

mGya or Gya

What is Roentgen?

KERMA

What does absorbed dose measure?

the calculation of dose in a living tissue. How much was absorbed in the skin?

What is the SI unite for Absorbed dose (RAD)

mGyt or Gyt

What is absorbed dose?

Radiation Absorbed Dose (RAD)

What is Sievert?

Radiation Equivalent Man (REM or mREM)

What is the SI unite for Sievert?

What does sievert measure?

The biological damage in the human body -Quantity of radiation received

What is Becquerel?

The unit of the quantity of radioactive material not the radiation emitted -Nothing to do w/ xrays

What is Becquerel unit?

Bq or Curie

What is the current level of human radiation exposure for natural?

3 mSv

What is the current level of human radiation exposure for medical imaging?

3.2 mSv

What is the current level for human radiation exposure for Man made?

0.1 mSv

What is the total estimate of human radiation exposure?

6.3 mSv

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