What does RSC stand for
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Radiation Safety Committee
Radiation Safety Committee :function and what do they do?
ANSWER
a group of individuals who are responsible for writing, editing and approving policies for the
entire hospital or medical center and are responsible for the use of all radioactive materials
under specific license conditions.
What does RSO stand for? And what do they do?
ANSWER
Radiation Safety Officer, an individual responsible for the day-to-day operation of the radia-
tion safety program. Must have the appropriate qualifications and training experience.
What type of area is the hot lab?
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a controlled area
What is done and stored in the hot lab
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where all radio pharmaceuticals are delivered, stored, and prepared. It is considered a con-
trolled area.
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, Rules in the hot lab lab? Name some
ANSWER
Wear laboratory coats or other protective clothing at all times in areas where radioactive
materials are used. Wear protective gloves at all times while handling radioactive materi-
als.Always wear personnel monitoring devices (radiation badge or TLD ring badge.Monitor
hands and clothing for contamination after each procedure or before leaving the area. Use a
syringe shield whenever practical for routine preparation of patient doses and administra-
tion to patients.Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics in any area where radioactive
material is stored or used
What does ALARA stand for?
ANSWER
As Low As Reasonably Achievable (principle in healthcare)
Fume hoods eliminate
ANSWER
hazardous fumes. Ensures the removal of undesirable airborne contamination
Ion chambers are mostly operated in __________mode and cant do amplification
ANSWER
current mode
Gm meters are usually in _____ mode and can amplify
ANSWER
pulse
GEIGER-MUELLER Commonly used to survey areas of
ANSWER
contamination
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ANSWER
Radiation Safety Committee
Radiation Safety Committee :function and what do they do?
ANSWER
a group of individuals who are responsible for writing, editing and approving policies for the
entire hospital or medical center and are responsible for the use of all radioactive materials
under specific license conditions.
What does RSO stand for? And what do they do?
ANSWER
Radiation Safety Officer, an individual responsible for the day-to-day operation of the radia-
tion safety program. Must have the appropriate qualifications and training experience.
What type of area is the hot lab?
ANSWER
a controlled area
What is done and stored in the hot lab
ANSWER
where all radio pharmaceuticals are delivered, stored, and prepared. It is considered a con-
trolled area.
1
, Rules in the hot lab lab? Name some
ANSWER
Wear laboratory coats or other protective clothing at all times in areas where radioactive
materials are used. Wear protective gloves at all times while handling radioactive materi-
als.Always wear personnel monitoring devices (radiation badge or TLD ring badge.Monitor
hands and clothing for contamination after each procedure or before leaving the area. Use a
syringe shield whenever practical for routine preparation of patient doses and administra-
tion to patients.Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics in any area where radioactive
material is stored or used
What does ALARA stand for?
ANSWER
As Low As Reasonably Achievable (principle in healthcare)
Fume hoods eliminate
ANSWER
hazardous fumes. Ensures the removal of undesirable airborne contamination
Ion chambers are mostly operated in __________mode and cant do amplification
ANSWER
current mode
Gm meters are usually in _____ mode and can amplify
ANSWER
pulse
GEIGER-MUELLER Commonly used to survey areas of
ANSWER
contamination
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