Radiation

Question 1

When can skin injuries from radiation occur?

Answer 1

Fluoroscopy procedures

High radiation doses

Question 2

What is non-ionizing radiation?

Answer 2

Does not have enough energy to remove electron s from atoms and molecules

It can heat substances

Ex. Microwave, lasers, tanning bed

Question 3

Affects of non ionizing radiation on skin?

Answer 3

Burns
Aging
Eye damage
Skin cancer

Question 4

What is ionizing radiation?

Answer 4

Kinetic energy
Can remove electrons from atoms abs molecules

Ex. X-RAY, CT, nuclear medicine

Question 5

Radiation exposure can be reduced by following what 3 principles?

Answer 5

Time
Distance
Shielding

Question 6

Documentation for radiation procedure?

Answer 6

Pre-op skin assessment
Safety measures
Dose of radiation
Post op skin assessment

Question 7

Safety for radiation?

Answer 7

Lead aprons
Shielding
Dosimeter
Determine pregnancy status

Question 8

What is ALARA?

Answer 8

As
Low
As 
Reasonably 
Achievable

Question 9

What do dosimeters do?

Answer 9

Used to measure amount of radiation exposure
Wear under lead aprons
Always put in same spot

Question 10

What is the main source of radiation of staff?

Answer 10

Scattered radiation from surface of patient

• always face radiation source
• lead aprons
• thyroid shield (increased sensitivity)
• time, distance, shielding

Question 11

If you 2x your distance from radiation source how much does it decrease your exposure?

Answer 11

2x distance = 1/4 exposure