Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography 9th Edition Test Bank | Sherer & Statkiewicz

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Test Bank For Radiation Protection in Medical

Radiography 9th Edition By Mary Alice Statkiewicz

Sherer; Paula J. Visconti; E. Russell Ritenour; Kelli

Haynes| All Chapters 1 16| Newest Update 2025!!

What are the consequences of ionization in human cells?

.....ANSWER..... 1. Creation of unstable atoms. 2. Production of

free electrons. 3. Creation of highly reactive free molecules (free

radicals) capable of producing substances poisonous to the cell.

4. Creation of new biologic molecules detrimental to the living

cell. 5. Injury to the cell that may manifest as abnormal function

or loss of function. 6. Production of low-energy x-ray photons.

What type of radiation is capable of creating electrically

charged particles by removing orbital electrons? .....ANSWER.....

Ionizing radiation.

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How are patients likely to respond when educated about the

medical benefits of an imaging procedure involving ionizing

radiation? .....ANSWER..... They are more likely to suppress any

radiation phobia and be willing to assume a small chance of

possible biologic damage.

What is the equivalent of one millisievert (mSv) in terms of

sieverts? .....ANSWER..... 1/1000 of a sievert.

What are the advantages of the BERT method? .....ANSWER..... 1.

BERT does not imply radiation risk; it is simply a means for

comparison. 2. BERT emphasizes that radiation is an innate part

of the environment. 3. BERT provides an answer that is easy for

the patient to comprehend.

How should a radiographer respond to a patient asking about

the radiation they will receive from an x-ray procedure?

.....ANSWER..... By using an estimation based on the comparison

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of radiation received from the x-ray to natural background

radiation.

What does ALARA stand for in the context of medical imaging?

.....ANSWER..... As Low As Reasonably Achievable.

What is the purpose of following ALARA in medical imaging

procedures? .....ANSWER..... To minimize patient radiation

exposure.

What is the focus of Chapter 1 in 'Radiation Protection in

Medical Radiography'? .....ANSWER..... Introduction to radiation

protection.

What is the main topic of Chapter 2 in the test bank?

.....ANSWER..... Radiation: Types, sources, and doses received.

What does Chapter 3 cover in the context of radiation

protection? .....ANSWER..... Interaction of x-radiation with matter.

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What are the key concepts discussed in Chapter 4?

.....ANSWER..... Radiation quantities and units.

What is the focus of Chapter 5? .....ANSWER..... Radiation

monitoring.

What does Chapter 6 overview? .....ANSWER..... Cell biology.

What is discussed in Chapter 8? .....ANSWER..... Early tissue

reactions and their effects on organ systems.

What does Chapter 9 address? .....ANSWER..... Stochastic effects

and late tissue reactions of radiation in organ systems.

What is the content of Chapter 10? .....ANSWER..... Dose limits

for exposure to ionizing radiation.

What does Chapter 11 focus on? .....ANSWER..... Equipment

design for radiation protection.

What is the main topic of Chapter 12? .....ANSWER.....

Management of patient radiation dose during x-ray procedures.