Exposure and Radiation Safety Program

Question 1

Radiation exposure should be ALARA

Answer 1

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Question 2

Name six safety operating procedures for keeping radiation exposure ALARA

Answer 2

1. Technique chart
2. Positioning aids
3. Protective barriers
4. Dosimetry
5. Emergency procedures
6. Quality control

Question 3

What are safety’s big three of ALARA

Answer 3

1. Time
2. Distance
3. Shielding

Question 4

One Gray= 100 rads
Gray’s (GY) x quality of radiation =

Answer 4

Dose equivalent (Sv)

Question 5

Units for dose equivalent

Answer 5

Sievert (Sv)

Question 5

The old units for Sieverts (dose equivalent) was what and how many Sv =

Answer 5

REMs (1 SV= 100 REM)
1000 msv= 1 Sv

Question 6

MPD

Answer 6

Maximum Permissible Dose

Question 7

Occupational MPD allowed

Answer 7

0.05 Sv
50 mSv

Question 8

Occupational MPD allowed for prego or under 18

Answer 8

0.005 Sv
or 5 mSv

Question 9

What two things can avoid retakes

Answer 9

1. Proper Prep and film
2. Careful in dark room