TB 56 Radiation Protection Flashcards

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TB 56 Radiation Protection

In general, we can put radiation into two major categories:

•Non-ionizing radiation,

i.e., microwaves (RADAR and cooking ovens) and infrared lamps.

•Ionizing radiation,

i.e., alpha, beta and gamma radiation.

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ALPHA particles - are the least penetrating

They do

not penetrate even the first outer layer of skin and can be stopped by a piece of thin paper or clothing. A health hazard may occur when alpha-emitting materials are inhaled, swallowed, or enter the body through a wound. Thus, alpha particles are an internal hazard only.

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BETA particles - are high-speed particles with a moderate penetrating power. Beta particles are ingested the same as alpha particles. These particles can travel several meters in air, can penetrate skin and tissue, and require a few millimeters of aluminum or a thick book to stop them. Thus, beta particles can be both an external and internal hazard.

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GAMMA particles - are the most penetrating type of radiation and can travel many meters in air and many centimeters in tissue. X-ray is an example of gamma radiation.

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The basic unit of exposure is the roentgen (R).

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There are four principle modes of entry into the body: inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and through wounds.

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An _____ exposure is one delivered over a relatively short period of time (a week or less).

A ______ exposure is one that is delivered over a long period of time (such as years or a lifetime).

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ACUTE

CHRONIC

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most sensitive to radiation are bone marrow, spleen, liver, kidney, and reproductive organs;

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Protection Action Guides (PAGs) for whole body exposure are:

  • General population - 1/2 R/hr
  • Emergency workers/Firefighters - ___ R/hr
  • Lifesaving activities - ___ to ___ R/hr

No deaths are likely to occur below about 200 R/hr,

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25

75 to 100

Volume says 25 in 24 hour period

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A WHOLE BODY EXPOSURE is an exposure that involves the trunk of the body as opposed to an exposure of an arm, leg, hand or foot.

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Exposure control principles are based on consideration of four radiation protection factors that alter radiation dose:

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time

distance

shielding

quantity.

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An emergency responder, when required to respond to any hazmat incident, would:

  1. Spend as little time as possible in the immediate danger area (TIME).
  2. Stay as far away from danger as possible (DISTANCE).
  3. Wear protective clothing and stay behind barriers when possible (SHIELDING).
  4. Keep the amount of hazardous material in the work area contained, isolated, limited, etc. (QUANTITY).
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The United States Government has authority over all radiological incidents. This authority is delegated to the State of California by agreement. This authority is further delegated from the State to the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services by contract.

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During monitoring, the probe Mini radiac is held about one inch from the victim and moved slowly back and forth until the entire body has been surveyed.

Any increase in radiation levels above a previously determined background radiation level is an indication that contamination has occurred.

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hospital emergency department personnel shall be alerted as soon as possible’ to prepare a radiation emergency area (REA), which will take about 20 to 30 minutes.

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The low-range dosimeter should be checked every ____ minutes while in use in a radiation hazard area.

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The most common radiation accident involves sealed radioactive sources used in industrial radiography or nondestructive testing.

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