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RADIATION PROTECTION IN MEDICALRADIOGRAPHY 9TH EDITION
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ByMaryAlice Statkiewicz Sherer
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, TABLEOF CONTENT pn




Chapter1. Introduction to Radiation Protection
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Chapter2. Radiation: Types,Sources,and DosesReceivedC hapter
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3. Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter
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Chapter 4.Radiation Quantities andUnits Chapter
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5. Radiation Monitoring
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Chapter6. OverviewofCellBiology p
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Chapter7. Molecularand CellularRadiation Biology
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Chapter 8. Early Tissue Reactions and Their Effects on Organ Systems Chapter 9
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.Stochastic Effectsand Late TissueReactions ofRadiation in OrganSystems Chap
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ter 10. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing RadiationC
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hapter11. EquipmentDesignfor Radiation Protection
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Chapter 12.Management of Patient RadiationDose DuringDiagnostic X-
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RayProcedures
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Chapter 13. Radiation Safety in ComputedTomography and Mammography
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C hapter 14. Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagno
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s tic X-Ray Procedures
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Chapter15. Radioisotopesand Radiation Protection
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Radiation Protection
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Sherer: Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE pn




1. Consequencesof ionization in human cells include pn 9 pn 9pn 9p n pn



1. creation ofunstable atoms. pn pn



2. production of free electrons. 9p n 9 pn



3. creationofhighlyreactivefreemolecules (called freeradicals)capableofproducingsubsta n
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ces poisonous to the cell.
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4. creation ofnewbiologic molecules detrimental totheliving cell.
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5. injurytothe cell that may manifest itself asabnormal function orloss offunction.
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6. production of low-energy x-rayphotons. pn 9 pn



a. 1,2,3,and 4 only pn pn pn 9 9


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c. 3, 4,5, and 6 only pn pn pn 9 pn



d. Allthe options pn pn




ANS: D pn

,2. Which ofthe followingis a form ofradiation that is capable of creatingelectricallycharged partic
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les byremoving orbitalelectrons fromthe atom ofnormal matterthrough which itpasses?
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a. Ionizing radiation pn



b. Nonionizing radiation pn



c. Subatomic radiation pn



d. Ultrasonic radiation pn




ANS: A pn




3. Regarding exposure toionizing radiation, patients who areeducated to understand the medicalbe
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nefit of an imaging procedure are more likely to
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a. assume asmallchance ofbiologicdamage butnotsuppress anyradiationphobiathey m
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ay have. pn



b. cancel their scheduled procedure because they are not willing to assume asmall c
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ha nce of biologic damage. pn pn pn pn



c. suppress anyradiationphobia but not risk asmall chance ofpossible biologicda 9pn pn 9p n pn pn pn pn pn pn pn p



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d. suppress any radiation phobia and be willing to assume a smallchance ofpossiblebiol
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4. The millisievert (mSv) isequal to
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a. 1/10of asievert. pn pn



b. 1/100of asievert. pn pn



c. 1/1000 of asievert. pn pn



d. 1/10,000 of asievert. pn pn




ANS: C pn




5. The advantagesof the BERT method are
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1. BERT doesnot implyradiation risk; it is simply a means for comparison.
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2. BERT emphasizes that radiation is aninnate part ofthe environment.
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3. BERT provides ananswer that is easyfor the patient tocomprehend.
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a. 1and 2only pn pn pn



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d. Allthe options pn pn




ANS: D pn




6. Ifapatientasksaradiographeraquestion about howmuch radiationheorshe will receivefrom a spe
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cific x-ray procedure, the radiographer can
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a. respond byusing an estimation basedon the comparison ofradiation received fromt
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he x-ray to natural background radiation received.
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b. avoid thepatient’s question bychanging thesubject. pn pn 9p n pn pn pn



c. tell the patient that it is unethical todiscuss such concerns.
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d. refuse toanswer the question and recommend that he orshe speakwith the ref
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erring physician.
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ANS: A pn




7. Whyshould the selection oftechnical exposure factors for all medical imaging proceduresa
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l ways follow ALARA?
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a. So that referring physicians ordering imaging procedures do not have to acceptresp
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onsibility for patient radiation safety. p n pn p n p n



b. Sothat radiographers and radiologists do not have to accept responsibility for
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c. Because radiation- 9p n


induced cancer does not appearto have a fixed threshold, that is,a dose level below w hic
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h a person would have no chance of developing this disease.
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d. Because radiation- 9p n


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ANS: C pn




8. The cardinal principles ofradiation protection include which ofthe following?
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a. Time
b. Distance
c. Shielding
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ANS: D pn




9. In a hospital setting, which ofthe following professionals is expressly charged bythe hospital ad
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mi nistration with being directly responsible for the execution, enforcement, and maintenance o
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f t he ALARA program?
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a. Assistantadministrator ofthe facility pn p n pn



b. Chief ofstaff pn pn



c. Radiation Safety Officer pn pn




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ANS: C pn




10. Why is a question concerning the amount ofradiation a patient will receive during aspecificx
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- ray procedure difficult to answer?
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1. Because the received dose is specified in anumber ofdifferent units ofmeasure.
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2. Because the scientific units for radiation dose are normally not comprehensible byapatient.
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3. Because the patient should not receive anyinformation about radiation dose.
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ANS: A pn




11. X-rays area form of which ofthe following kinds ofradiation?
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a. Environmental
b. Ionizing
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12. What unit is used to measure radiation exposure in the metric International System of Units?
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b. Milligray
c. Millisievert
d. Sievert
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13. What organization was founded in 2007 that continues their pursuit to raise awareness of thene e
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d for dose reduction protocols by promoting pediatric-
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specified scan protocols to be usedfor both radiology and non-radiology users ofCT?
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a. U.S. Foodand Drug Administration pn 9 pn