Exam 4 Ch. 40- Occupational Radiation Dose Management

Question 1

high in occupational exposure-

Answer 1

interventional radiology

Question 2

cardinal principles in occupational exposure-

Answer 2

time, distance, & shielding

Question 3

time-

Answer 3

-biggest issue
-highest occupational & interventional exposure (fluoro/interventional)

Question 4

distance-

Answer 4

tech should remain as far as practical from patient

Question 5

shielding-

Answer 5

-maximize when possible
-protective curtain & bucky slot cover (shields rad & dr)

Question 6

scatter during fluoro more intense when-

Answer 6

the tube is over the patient

Question 7

average whole body exposure/dose-

Answer 7

0.7 mSv/yr

Question 8

receiving less than minimum-

Answer 8

53%

Question 9

receiving less than 1 mSv/yr-

Answer 9

88%

Question 10

receiving more than 50 mSv/yr-

Answer 10

0.05%

Question 11

occupational exposure high in-

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-fluoro
-portables
-specials (extremities)

Question 12

with II under the table-

Answer 12

-image quality is improvised
-occupational exposure is increased

Question 13

occupational exposure low in-

Answer 13

mammo & CT

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occupational exposure lower in mammo because-

Answer 14

lower kVp so scatter is reduced

Question 15

occupational exposure low in CT because-

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beam is so tightly collimated & technologist doesn’t have to be in room

Question 16

occupational exposure in surgery-

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Drs., nurses, & other technologists

Question 17

goal of NCRP (3)-

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-formulate & disseminate information
-guidance
-DL recommended that reflects most current scientific thinking

Question 18

early dose limits were based on-

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threshold doses

Question 19

current dose limits prescribed for-

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-specific organs
-whole body dose

Question 20

although exposure should be kept ALARA, there’s-

Answer 20

no patient dose limit

Question 21

current dose limits are based on-

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linear, non-linear threshold dose response relationship

Question 22

consider the level of exposure acceptable as-

Answer 22

occupational hazard

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effective dose concepts taken into consideration-

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-verifying effects of radiation exposure
-varying degree of radiosensitivity

Question 24

wearing a lead apron reduces radiation dose to-

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some tissues, nearly 0 (dose limits rarely exceeded

Question 25

w: a collar monitor, a person who works in fluoro would need to-

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convert effective dose readings due to wearing lead apron

Question 26

whole body dose limit-

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-50 mSv/yr
-5,000 mrem/yr
-5rem/yr

Question 27

skin & extremities dose limit-

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-500 mSv/yr
-50 rem/yr

Question 28

dose limits in skin & extremities are-

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-not normally a concern in diagnostic radiography
-very high levels & shouldn’t be reached if radiation safety is practiced

Question 29

frequent public exposure dose limit-

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-1 mSv/yr
-100 mrem

Question 30

equivalent public exposure dose for lens of the eye-

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-150 mSv/yr
-1500 mrem/yr

Question 31

skin, hands, & feet public exposure dose limit-

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-500 mSv/yr
-5000 mrem/yr

Question 32

public exposure is accomplished w:-

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barriers

Question 33

educational public exposure dose limit-

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students under 18 may not receive more than 1 mSv (100 mrem) for course of their training

Question 34

reduction of occupational exposure mostly w:

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-ALARA
-time
-distance
-shielding

Question 35

monitoring occupational is done primarily w:-

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monitoring devices

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radiation monitor offers-

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NO PROTECTION against exposure

Question 37

monitoring devices (3)-

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-Thermoluminescence Dosimeter (TLD)
-Pocket Ionizingg Chamber
-Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL)

Question 38

Thermoluminescence Dosimeter (TLD)

Answer 38

-lithium fluoride more sensitive & accurate, but more expensive
-Provides no permanent record.
-Can be worn up to 1 yr.

Question 39

Pocket Ionizing Chamber-

Answer 39

are accurate, but can’t be used for more than a couple days

Question 40

Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL)-

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-most sensitive, accurate, & appx same size as TLD
-Can only be measured 1x
-Has ability to determine exposure of radiation received

Question 41

Reduction of Occupational Exposure- Protective Apparel (4)-

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-must be- 0.25 mm Pb of equivalent
-must be checked for cracks at least 1 per year
-position of tech. during exams should be as far from scatter as practical
-patient holding should be kept to minimum

Question 42

pregnant technologist-

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-first inform supervisor
-Becomes declared pregnancy
-DL is 5 mSv for gestation pd.
-wear monitor @ waist.

Question 43

management decisions for a pregnant technologist (3)-

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-training
-periodic in-service
-counseling during pregnancy