IBHRE CEPS Radiology and EP Lab Equipment Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update

Non-ionizing radiation electromagnetic waves given off by the sun and various electronic devices Most common form of radiation UV light, visible light, infrared radiation, RF radiation, microwaves Examples of non-ionizing radiation Ionizing Radiation radiation given off by the sun, radioactive materials, and high energy electronic devices (X-ray, etc) - enough energy to cause atoms to lose electrons and become charged Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, X-rays Examples of ionizing radiation Lead apron Material that should be used in shields ALARA (As low as reasonably achievable) #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #AcademicSuccess | #ExamPreparation | #QuizTime | #LearningTools | #Education | #StudentSupport Examify | Smart Grades | Latest update Maintaining radiation exposures at lowest level to achieve usable image Photon Energy "packets" with no mass/charge, travel at speed of light Rad Radiation absorbed dose, unit of absorbed dose 1/100 1 rad = ? Gray Radiation Emission and propagation of energy through matter or space -Exhibits both wave and particle-like behavior REM Unit of dose equivalent or occupational exposure Roentgen amount of radiation required to liberate positive and negative charges of one electrostatic unit in air at STP - unit of radiation exposure/intensity #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #AcademicSuccess | #ExamPreparation | #QuizTime | #LearningTools | #Education | #StudentSupport Examify | Smart Grades | Latest update milli-Roentgen Output of X-ray machines Scatter Radiation Incidental photon interacts with target atom, causes excitation Target atom releases excess energy with different direction milli-REM Personal dosimeters report dosage in ___ Sievert In SI system, REM x 0.01 = ___ REM, Rad ___ measures occupational exposure, ___ measured dose absorbed by patient Gray (Gy) Rad x 0.01 = ___ 5 REM/year Max occupational dose limit for whole body per year #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #AcademicSuccess | #ExamPreparation | #QuizTime | #LearningTools | #Education | #StudentSupport Examify | Smart Grades | Latest update 0.5 REM/gestation period Max occupational dose for pregnant worker 1 REM/year of age Max accumulated dose in lifetime Patient ___ is the most important scatterin