Radiology - Safety Flashcards
1
Q
Type of biological effects of radiation?
A
Deterministic (will occur) and Non-deterministic (may occur)
2
Q
What are the types of deterministic effects?
A
i) Acute
ii) Chronic (threshold dose)
3
Q
Effect of non deterministic effect?
A
Randomly. No threshold dose.
4
Q
Type of effect likely to be in dentistry?
A
Non-deterministic
5
Q
Factors affecting dose of radiation?
A
i) Type of radiation
ii) Tissues being irradiated
iii) Age of patient
6
Q
Dose limitation shouldn’t exceed…
A
1 mSv
7
Q
Dose limitation for patients are?
A
No limit but… As Low As Reasonably Practicable
8
Q
What is the controlled area?
A
Only patient can be in the area, 1.5m to 2m
