RADIATION SAFETY TEST #2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The U.S. agency responsible for studying and analyzing all scientific and technical data
- Answer-NCRP (The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement)
Recommends policies regarding radiation thresholds, radiation induced cancer,
radiation contaminated lands, and radiation waste management. - Answer-ICRP (The
International Commission of Radiation Protection and Measurements)
Publishes a series of reports informing the US government on the effects of low level
ionizing radiation - Answer-BEIR (Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation)
An agency that enforces the radiation safety laws in the United States - Answer-NRC
(Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
The NRC abides to - Answer-10CFR (Title 10 of the code of Federal Regulations)
ALL VA Hospitals are regulated by - Answer-the NRC regardless of their state
PA is an - Answer-"agreement state" which means that they have a signed agreement
with the NRC to manage their own radiation safety programs as long as the state
regulations do not conflict with federal regulations.
The FDA is responsible for - Answer-the approval of new radiopharmaceuticals
For a drug that is under investigation by the FDA to gain approval - Answer-the IND
(investigational new drug) must demonstrate through preclinical and clinical trials that it
is both safe and effective
Responsible for ensuring the correct operation of hospitals, clinics and health
management organizations - Answer-JCAHO (The Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Health Organizations)
A federal agency responsible for ensuring good quality of the air and water by setting
standards for release of physical and chemical wastes from industries - Answer-EPA
(The Environmental Protection Agency)
Agency responsible for setting standards for proper packaging, labeling, and
transportation of radioactive materials - Answer-DOT (Department of Transportation)
Requires that any person involved in the transportation of hazardous material must be
properly trained
, (radiopharmacy; training must be refreshed every 3 years) - Answer-DOT Hazmat
Transportation Training
A person who is qualified and experienced in performing, enforcing, and maintaining
radiation safety - Answer-RSO (Radiation Safety Officer)
A group of members of the medical institution composed of a nursing representative,
management representative, and several "users" that oversees the operation of the
radiation safety program - Answer-Radiation Safety Committee
A document of rules prepared by the RSO and adopted by the Radiation Safety
Committee reflecting the terms of the license in which revisions are made once a year. -
Answer-Radiation Safety Program
This license is issued by the NRC or the licensing agency of the state.
Which recognizes authorized users, authorized radionuclides and quantities allowed. It
is reviewed every five years, but can be amended as needed upon request. The license
can be amended as needed at any time following a written request by the licensee. -
Answer-Radioactive Materials (RAM) License (10CFR 35.11)
Three types of RAM licenses - Answer-1. Specific - nuclear cardiology imaging center
2. General - radioimmunoassay laboratory
3. Broad - Universities and Large Medical Centers
Professional society whose purpose is to improve the health of patients and society by
maximizing the value of radiology and radiologists. - Answer-ACR (American College of
Radiology)
In order for their facility to be accredited by the ACR - Answer-All interpreting
physicians, medical physicists and technologists working in nuclear medicine must meet
and document specific requirements
Provides facility accreditation programs for nuclear cardiology, nuclear medicine and
PET - Answer-IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission)
Gas Filled Detectors aka ionization chambers (names) - Answer-1. Ionization chamber
(Cutie Pie)
2. Geiger Mueller (GM) survey meter
3. Pocket dosimeter
4. Dose calibrator
5. Proportional counters
Radiation detectors - Answer-1. Scintillators - basis of imaging (gamma/anger camera)
2. Gas filled detectors - no images, only numbers
A gas filled chamber has two electrodes - Answer-1. Anode (positive)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The U.S. agency responsible for studying and analyzing all scientific and technical data
- Answer-NCRP (The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement)
Recommends policies regarding radiation thresholds, radiation induced cancer,
radiation contaminated lands, and radiation waste management. - Answer-ICRP (The
International Commission of Radiation Protection and Measurements)
Publishes a series of reports informing the US government on the effects of low level
ionizing radiation - Answer-BEIR (Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation)
An agency that enforces the radiation safety laws in the United States - Answer-NRC
(Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
The NRC abides to - Answer-10CFR (Title 10 of the code of Federal Regulations)
ALL VA Hospitals are regulated by - Answer-the NRC regardless of their state
PA is an - Answer-"agreement state" which means that they have a signed agreement
with the NRC to manage their own radiation safety programs as long as the state
regulations do not conflict with federal regulations.
The FDA is responsible for - Answer-the approval of new radiopharmaceuticals
For a drug that is under investigation by the FDA to gain approval - Answer-the IND
(investigational new drug) must demonstrate through preclinical and clinical trials that it
is both safe and effective
Responsible for ensuring the correct operation of hospitals, clinics and health
management organizations - Answer-JCAHO (The Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Health Organizations)
A federal agency responsible for ensuring good quality of the air and water by setting
standards for release of physical and chemical wastes from industries - Answer-EPA
(The Environmental Protection Agency)
Agency responsible for setting standards for proper packaging, labeling, and
transportation of radioactive materials - Answer-DOT (Department of Transportation)
Requires that any person involved in the transportation of hazardous material must be
properly trained
, (radiopharmacy; training must be refreshed every 3 years) - Answer-DOT Hazmat
Transportation Training
A person who is qualified and experienced in performing, enforcing, and maintaining
radiation safety - Answer-RSO (Radiation Safety Officer)
A group of members of the medical institution composed of a nursing representative,
management representative, and several "users" that oversees the operation of the
radiation safety program - Answer-Radiation Safety Committee
A document of rules prepared by the RSO and adopted by the Radiation Safety
Committee reflecting the terms of the license in which revisions are made once a year. -
Answer-Radiation Safety Program
This license is issued by the NRC or the licensing agency of the state.
Which recognizes authorized users, authorized radionuclides and quantities allowed. It
is reviewed every five years, but can be amended as needed upon request. The license
can be amended as needed at any time following a written request by the licensee. -
Answer-Radioactive Materials (RAM) License (10CFR 35.11)
Three types of RAM licenses - Answer-1. Specific - nuclear cardiology imaging center
2. General - radioimmunoassay laboratory
3. Broad - Universities and Large Medical Centers
Professional society whose purpose is to improve the health of patients and society by
maximizing the value of radiology and radiologists. - Answer-ACR (American College of
Radiology)
In order for their facility to be accredited by the ACR - Answer-All interpreting
physicians, medical physicists and technologists working in nuclear medicine must meet
and document specific requirements
Provides facility accreditation programs for nuclear cardiology, nuclear medicine and
PET - Answer-IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission)
Gas Filled Detectors aka ionization chambers (names) - Answer-1. Ionization chamber
(Cutie Pie)
2. Geiger Mueller (GM) survey meter
3. Pocket dosimeter
4. Dose calibrator
5. Proportional counters
Radiation detectors - Answer-1. Scintillators - basis of imaging (gamma/anger camera)
2. Gas filled detectors - no images, only numbers
A gas filled chamber has two electrodes - Answer-1. Anode (positive)
