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Week 2 RPMR Flashcards

1
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This is the current method for assessing radiation exposure and the risk for biologic damage

A

EFD limiting system

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2
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the formula for efd

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Radiation W1 x Tissue W1 x Absd. Dose

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3
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efd is used for what

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to minimize risk of harmful effects

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4
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what attempts to factor in the dose based on different types for radiation exposure

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Equivalent dose

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5
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What is the formula for EqD

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Absorbed dose x Radiation W1

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6
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EqD is helpful in what

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calculating EfD

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7
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What does ICRP stand for

A

International Commission on Radiation Protection

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8
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What does NCRP stand for

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National Council on Radiation Protection

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What does UNSCEAR stand for

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Un Scientific Committee on Effects of Atomic Radiation

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10
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What does NAS/NRC-BEIR stand for

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National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council Committee on Bio. Effects of Ionizing Rad

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What is considered the International authority on the safe use of radiation

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ICRP

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12
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When was ICRP started and why is it the leading organization

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1928

clear guidance on radiation protection standards

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13
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IRCP only makes what and doesn’t what?

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recommendations and is not an enforcement agency

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14
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what is a nonprofit corp charted by congress in 1964

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NCRP

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15
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NCRP determines what

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the way ICRP recommendation are used in the US

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16
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NCRP is not what

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an enforcement agency

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17
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UNSCEAR was established when and plays a prominent role in what

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1955

the formation of radiation protection guidelines

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UNSCEAR evaluates what

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human and environmental exposure to various sources of radiation, including radioactive materials and radiation accidents

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NAS/NRC-BEIR is what and isn’t

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another advisory group that reviews studies of the biological effects of radiation and risk assessment
an enforcement agency

20
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US Regulatory Agencies

A 
NRC
AGREEMENT STATES
EPA
FDA
OSHA
21
Q

what does NRC stand for

A

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

22
Q

What does EPA stand for

A

Environmental Protection Agency

23
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FDA stand for

A

Food and Drug Administration

24
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OSHA stand for

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

25
Q

NRC formerly known as the _ and can control what

A

AEC

possession and use of atomic energy

26
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NRC has the power to what

A

enforce radiation protection standards

27
Q

NRC does not what

A

inspect imaging facilities

28
Q

Agreement states have entered into an agreement with whom and why

A

NRC

to enforce radiation protection standards

29
Q

how many states are Agreement states

A

most of the 50 states

30
Q

when was the EPA established and by whom

A

1970

President Nixon

31
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The EPA is responsible for what

A

the protection of humans and the environment

32
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FDA is involved in what

A

the regulation of electronic products and x-ray equipment

33
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FDA will conduct what

A

onsite inspections of x-ray equipment

34
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compliance with FDA standards ensures what

A

proper radiation safety

35
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OSHA is what type of agency

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monitoring agency in places of employment

36
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OSHA regulates what

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employee’s “right to know” regarding to hazards in the workplace

37
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Employers are required to provide what

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training and written information on workplace hazards

38
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NRC mandates what

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that facilities providing imaging services must have a radiation safety program

39
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Effective radiation safety programs ensure what

A

the adequate safety for patients and radiation workers

40
Q

Radiation protection

A

ALARA concept

41
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ALARA presents a what

A

conservative model for radiation protection

42
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ALARA follows what response

A

Linear Non-Threshold Response

43
Q

EfD sets what

A

occupational and non-occupational limits

44
Q

upper boundary dose for radiation resulting in somatic or genetic damage

A

EfD limits

45
Q

radiation protection has 2 objectives

A
  1. to prevent non-stochastic effects from occurring

2. to limit the risk of stochastic responses to radiation exposure

46
Q

federal law requiring minimum standards for accreditation and education for persons administering radiologic procedures

A

consumer-patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981

47
Q

what provides the most recent guidelines for radiation protection

A

NCRP

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