General info + Legislations Flashcards
Who won the Nobel Prize in 1901 to in the Field of Physics for discovering X-rays?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
In relation to the fonuder…
Why are x-rays called X-rays?
- Because the word ‘x’ is used to describe rays which were able to pass through solid objects
- It’s labelled ‘x’ = unknown nature
Who detected radiation being emitted from radioactive materials by accident?
Henri Becquerel
How did Henri Becquerel discover radioactive material?
He noticed photographic plates that were kept in a drawer, that became foggy
What did Marie Curie discover?
That Radium + Polonium are radioactive
Who, alongside Marie Curtie, was awarded a Nobel Prize. in the field of Physics + when?
Henri Becquerel, in 1903
When did Marie Curie win her 2nd Nobel Prize?
In 1911
In 1911, what scientific field was Marie Curie awarded her 2nd Nobel Prize?
Chemistry
Who was the first woman who was awarded a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
What, esssentially, did Marie Curie discover, when she took over from Henri Becquerel?
- Discovered Uranium cast off rays were weaker than the x-rays founded by Roentgen
- Uranium remained constant, no matter the form. of condition of Uranium
Why are laboratory tests considered invaluable aids?
- Because they assess the severity of the condition
+ - It’s response to treament, from the patient
What main 4 factors must you be aware of in Diagnostic Imaging?
- Legislation
- Health + Saftey (Inc PPE)
- Equipment + processes involved with DI
- Principles, techniques + application to produce DI
What 7 main legislations (or rules+ regulation) must the RVN be aware of, when working with DI?
- Ionising Radiation Regulations of 2017
- Code of Practice of 1985
- Code of Proffesional Conduct of 2012
- Schedule 3 of the VSA 1966
- Guidance notes for the Protection of Persons Against Ionising Radiations Arising to Veterinary Use 1988
- Local radiation rules + regulations
- Health and Saftey At Work Act of 1974
True of False
The HASAWA of 1974 covers only the duties of the employer
False
It covers both employer + employee
Name the 3 basic key principles of the HASAWA of 1974
To:
1. Secure
1. Protect
1. Control
What is included in the key principle of ‘Secure’, with the HASAWA of 1974, in the VP, when working with DI?
Maintaining saftey & health at work for all involved with DI - including patient + staff
What is included in the key principle of ‘Protect’, with the HASAWA of 1974, in the VP, when working with DI?
Protecting other persons agiainst the risks to health + saftey