Radiography Flashcards
What can affect the quality of a radiograph?
How the image was taken.
Image receptors.
Exposure or processing faults.
Why may the image be too dark?
Over exposed.
Overdeveloped.
Fogging.
Why may the image be too pale?
Underexposed.
Underdeveloped.
Film was back to front.
What is the legislation surrounding radiation?
IRR
IR(ME)R
Who does IRR protect?
The place of work and staff.
What are the legal requirements of IRR?
Notify HSE of equipment.
Risk assessment
Maintenance log
Contingency plan
Radiation protection advisor.
Radiation protection supervisor.
Adequate training.
QA programme
Controlled areas
What is a RPA?
Advises on compliance with IRR, usually a physicist.
What is a RPS?
Arranges the local rules, a dentist.
What does IRMER cover?
Protection of patients.
What are the legal requirements of IRMER?
Duties of the referrer, practitioner, operator and employer.
Appointment of a RPA.
Justification of exposures.
Optimisation.
Establish diagnostic reference levels.
Record an evaluation of every radiograph.
What are the duties of the referrer?
A registered health care professional responsible for justification.
What are the duties of the practitioner?
To be suitably trained, ensures justification is appropriate.
What is the duty of the operator?
Responsible for the correct exposure.
What is the duty of the employer?
Legal responsibility for x-ray installation.
What is included in the radiation protection file?
Name of RPS.
The controlled area.
Working instructions
Risk assessment
Contingency arrangements
Dose investigations level.
Name of legal person.
RPA details.
Arrangements for personal dosimetry.
Arrangements for pregnant staff
