General info + Legislations Flashcards

1
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Who won the Nobel Prize in 1901 to in the Field of Physics for discovering X-rays?

A

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

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In relation to the fonuder…

Why are x-rays called X-rays?

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  • Because the word ‘x’ is used to describe rays which were able to pass through solid objects
  • It’s labelled ‘x’ = unknown nature
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3
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Who detected radiation being emitted from radioactive materials by accident?

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Henri Becquerel

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4
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How did Henri Becquerel discover radioactive material?

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He noticed photographic plates that were kept in a drawer, that became foggy

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5
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What did Marie Curie discover?

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That Radium + Polonium are radioactive

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Who, alongside Marie Curtie, was awarded a Nobel Prize. in the field of Physics + when?

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Henri Becquerel, in 1903

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When did Marie Curie win her 2nd Nobel Prize?

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In 1911

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In 1911, what scientific field was Marie Curie awarded her 2nd Nobel Prize?

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Chemistry

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9
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Who was the first woman who was awarded a Nobel Prize?

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Marie Curie

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What, esssentially, did Marie Curie discover, when she took over from Henri Becquerel?

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  • 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
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11
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Why are laboratory tests considered invaluable aids?

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  • Because they assess the severity of the condition
    +
  • It’s response to treament, from the patient
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12
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What main 4 factors must you be aware of in Diagnostic Imaging?

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  1. Legislation
  2. Health + Saftey (Inc PPE)
  3. Equipment + processes involved with DI
  4. Principles, techniques + application to produce DI
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13
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What 7 main legislations (or rules+ regulation) must the RVN be aware of, when working with DI?

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  1. Ionising Radiation Regulations of 2017
  2. Code of Practice of 1985
  3. Code of Proffesional Conduct of 2012
  4. Schedule 3 of the VSA 1966
  5. Guidance notes for the Protection of Persons Against Ionising Radiations Arising to Veterinary Use 1988
  6. Local radiation rules + regulations
  7. Health and Saftey At Work Act of 1974
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14
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True of False

The HASAWA of 1974 covers only the duties of the employer

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False

It covers both employer + employee

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15
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Name the 3 basic key principles of the HASAWA of 1974

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To:
1. Secure
1. Protect
1. Control

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What is included in the key principle of ‘Secure’, with the HASAWA of 1974, in the VP, when working with DI?

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Maintaining saftey & health at work for all involved with DI - including patient + staff

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What is included in the key principle of ‘Protect’, with the HASAWA of 1974, in the VP, when working with DI?

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Protecting other persons agiainst the risks to health + saftey

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18
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What is included in the key principle of ‘Control’, with the HASAWA of 1974, in the VP, when working with DI?

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  • Keeping +/ use of:
    1. Explosive
    1. Highly flammable
    1. Dangerous substances
  • Prevent unlawful accquisition, possession + use of the above substances
19
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What are the 5 responsible steps that employers must take to protect staff from DI dangers, under the HASAWA of 1974?

A
  1. Consider what can harm you in your job + take steps to prevent it
  2. Explain the risks + how these are controlled (Including responsibiliities)
  3. Protecting you from harm in the workplace
  4. Provision of training
  5. Provision of PPE
20
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What SOP is mentioned regarding pharmacy doors?

A

They must always be secure + locked!

21
Q

What legislation allows you to question your employer if there is no PPE avaliable?

A

Health and Saftey at Work Act 1974

22
Q

List the 6 basic responsibilites that fall onto RVNs under the HASAWA of 1974?

A
  1. Take reasonable care of H&S of ourselves + others (but what we do + not do)
  2. Cooperate w/employer
  3. Obey local rules
  4. Wear appropriate PPE
  5. Handle store + substances in a safe manner
  6. Maintain equipment to manafactures guidelines + legislations
23
Q

What legislation does the H&S of working under these incidences apply to?
1. Dog bits
2. Cat bites
2. Infectious disease
3. Large Animals (size + danger)

A

HASAWA of 1974

24
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What is the function of COSHH 2002 ?

A

To control exposure of hazardous substances to people

25
Q

List the 5 steps the COSHH 2002 legislation ensures veterinary professionals to take, in order to prevent + reduce exposure to hazardous substances

A
  1. Identify the hazard
  2. Prevent harm to health via assessment
  3. Take control measures
  4. Provide instruction, information + training for employees (+ others)
  5. Plan for emergencies
26
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What is the regulation that controls the collection + disposal of waste, that covers the relationship between collection + disposal authorities?

A

The Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations of 1988

27
Q

What 2 things does the Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations of 1988 do?

A
  1. Defines the difference between household, industrial + commerical waste
  2. Explains when disposal licences are required or not
28
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Name the infamous regulation that governs the use of Radiation

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The Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (Updated, came into force in January of 2018)

(Formerly IRR 1999)

29
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What does the IRR 2017 revise from the IRR 1999?

A

Updates + clarifies new aspects, has not be re-written

30
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What does the IRR17 cover?

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  1. All use of radiation + radioactive materials, veterinary radiology
  2. Identifies hazards, risks + focuses on reducing exposuree to employees + othrse
  3. Leads to the production of the local rules
31
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What does the IRR17 put into foce?

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  1. How to inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of working with Ionizing radiations
  2. Ensure practices complyto the HSE before carrying out radiography
  3. Developed a graded approach to work being carried out: (Grades 1-3)
32
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What are the names given to each of the 3 stages of the graded approach to work being carried out under the IRR17?

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  1. ‘Notify’
  2. ‘Register’
  3. ‘Consent’
33
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List the 3 graded work approaches of the IRR in order from lowest > highest risk

A
  1. Notify
  2. Register
  3. Consent
34
Q

What is involved within the 1st graded approach - ‘Notify’?

Under the IRR17.

A

Lowest risk
* No cost
* No expiry date
* Notification is needed for each practice

35
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What is involved within the 2nd graded approach - ‘Register’?

Under the IRR17.

A

Medium risk
* Practice has to register with HSE to use radiation
* Has an initial cost
* Must reviewed every 5 years

36
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What is involved within the 3rd graded approach - ‘Consent’?

Under the IRR17.

A

High risk
* Consent requried for licensing or approval
* Requires additional information
* Has a renewal fee
* If a VP has multiple branches at different locations, a consent application is required for each site

37
Q

What act states that employers should provide employees with appropriate PPE?
A. IRR 1999
B. IRR 2017
C. COSHH 2002
D. HASAWA 1974

A

D. HASAWA 1974

38
Q

Under the HSAWA 1974, state 2 responsibilties of the employee

A
  1. Wear PPE
  2. Ensure colleagues are following the rules
39
Q

6 things…

What is covered in the following guide: ‘Guidance notes for the safe use of ionising radiation in veterinary practice’ IRR17?

A
  1. How to safely use equipment
  2. Written by BVA
  3. Personnel
  4. Procedures
  5. Minimise radiation doses
  6. All practices have a copy (Shortened copy = Green + White)
40
Q

State the differences between a RPA + RPS? - to include what they stand for

A
  • RPA = Radiation Protection Advisor = Implement local rules
  • RPS = Radiation Protection Supervisor = Ensures RPA’s rules are met
41
Q

Explain what the Local rules cover + where they should be displayed within the practice?

A
  • The local rules = covers the room - who can enter, what radiation is used - using a sign
  • They should be displayed within the controlled area + radiation area
42
Q

You have been asked to carry out a radiograph on a dog that is in Congestive Heart Failure.
The VS has stated that the patient will need to be manually restrained.

  1. What legislation covers the manual restraint of patients?
  2. And explain what the legislation states in terms of manual restraint.
A
  1. IRR’17
  2. Can’t be under the primary beam + Only allowed in emergencies
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