Rad bio risk Flashcards
1
Q
That amount of radiation which in the light of
present knowledge will not produce any
serious, harmful, or deleterious effects on the
individual receiving it.
A
Maximum permissible dose
2
Q
What is the max permissible occupational dose of radiation in mREMs, rem/year, mSV?
A
5.0 rem/year (5,000 mrem)
50 mSv
3
Q
What is the max permissible non-occupational dose of radiation in mREMs, rem/year, mSV?
A
0.5 rem/year (500 mrem)
5 mSv
4
Q
What is the biggest risk to radiation exposure?
A
Cancer
5
Q
Does cancer risk from radiation increase or decrease with age?
A
Decrease with age
6
Q
What is the threshold dose for radiation erythema?
A
250 RADs
