Basic radiation protection

Question 1

Basic Radiation Protection for Radiographer

Answer 1

• Time
• Distance
• Shielding

Question 2

reduce or limit the time spent near the radiation.

Answer 2

Time

Question 3

keep as much distance as possible from radiation source.

Answer 3

Distance

Question 4

must be use as barrier between the source and the individual.

Answer 4

Shielding

Question 5

Primary Radiation Protection Devices

Answer 5

• Filtration
• Collimation
• Protective Apparel
• Gonadal shield
• Protective barriers

Question 6

metal filters, usually aluminum or copper, inserted into the x-ray tube housing

Answer 6

Filtration

Question 7

absorbed low-energy x-rays before they reach the patient

Answer 7

Filtration

Question 8

restricts the x-ray beam only to the part to be examined and thereby spares the adjacent tissue from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Answer 8

Collimation

Question 9

reduces scatter radiation and thus improves image contrast

Answer 9

Collimation

Question 10

lead impregnated material used for aprons, gloves and thyroid shields

Answer 10

Protective apparel

Question 11

lead impregnated material used to protect the gonadal area from radiation exposure

Answer 11

Gonadal shield

Question 12

must be used on all patients of childbearing age if gonads are in or near the x-ray beam and if it will not interfere the diagnostic value of the examination

Answer 12

Gonadal shield

Question 13

lead-lined walls or lead glass window behind where the radiographer stands during x-ray exposure

Answer 13

Protective barriers