ARRT Test Prep with Complete Solution 2024/2025

ARRT Test Prep with Complete Solution 2024/2025 Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its ability to? - - Ionize Describe the damage potential of ionization? - -Chain reaction in the human body that may eventually cause biologic damage. X-rays are from the Electric Magnetic Spectrum or radiation energy and is considered harmful in high energy ranges. What is the most likely potential hazard working with diagnostic radiology? - - Carcinogenesis - Stochastic/Non-Threshold Effect .1 Rem = ? Seivert - -1 Sievert 0.1 Gray = ? Rad - -10 Rad 1 Gray = ? Rad - -100 Rad What is Aplastic Anemia? When dose it occur? - -All types of blood cells: Red & White 25 Rads A decrease in blood count is the earliest response seen to dose radiation. It can occur at dosease as low as? - -25 Rads or .25 Gray What is Cataractogenesis? - -Process of Cataract Formation Cataractogenesis occurs after acute or chronic exposures of how many Rads? - - 200 Rads, 2 Gray Skin Eyrythemia (Skin Redning) occurs above? - -Above 200 Rad, 2 Gray Temporary Sterility occurs in the adult male at acute doses of how many Rads? - - 250 Rads, 2.5 Gray Pregnant radiographer should? (3) - -Always practice TDS Has legal right for re-assignment of duty Never confuse collar badge with waist badge Monthly dosimetry reports is based on what? - -OCCUPATIONAL exposures only. Monthly Dosimeter reports does NOT include? - -Natural or Background Radiation What is the recommended monthly dose-equivalent limit for the fetus in the third trimester? - -0.5 mSv .05 Rem NRCP 116 Radiation workers cumulative dose-equivalent lim