Fluoroscopy Problem Set #6 UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
An occupationally exposed individual over 18years of age may receive a maximum annual
whole body dose of? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 rem per yr
(0.05 Sv/yr)
The California radiation control regulations specifically limit the occupational whole body dose
equivalent for person over 18yr to: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1250 mRems per calendar yr
(1.25 rem; 12.5 mSv)
A high radiation area is any area accessible to individuals in which there exists radiation at such
levels than an indivual could receive in one hour a dose to the whole body in excess of: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 100 mRems
(0.1 rem; 1 mSv)
What is a maximum exposure a pregnant occupational worker may receive during a nine-month
gestational period? - CORRECT ANSWER - 500 mRem
(0.5 rem; 5 mSv)
A high radiation area is any area accessible to personnel in which there exists radiation at such
levels that a major portion of the body could receive in any one hour a dose in excess of
_____rem. - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.1 rem
A radiation area is any area accessible to personal in which there exists radiation at such levels
that a major portion of the body could receive in any one hour a dose in excess of ___ rems -
CORRECT ANSWER - 0.005 rem
(5 mrem; 0.05 mSv)
, An uncontrolled area is: - CORRECT ANSWER - An area outside a restricted area
Film badges are used by radiation workers because: - CORRECT ANSWER - - they are
practical means of providing long-term exposure record
- they can measure exposure to the worker with reasonable accuracy
A dosimetry badge report expresses an individual's radiation dose equivalent in: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rems
The correct position to wear a film badge during fluoroscopy is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Above the apron at the collar level
A disadvantage of the thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD) is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
No actual film or tangible permanent record is provided
What are the different personnel monitoring devices: - CORRECT ANSWER - -pocket ion
chambers
-TLDs
-film badge
The most common material used in TLDs is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Lithium fluoride
It may be advisable to wear a second monitoring device if the worker is? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pregnant
What are the different routine legal method of personnel monitoring? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -film badges
-TLD
- cutie pie meter
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
An occupationally exposed individual over 18years of age may receive a maximum annual
whole body dose of? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 rem per yr
(0.05 Sv/yr)
The California radiation control regulations specifically limit the occupational whole body dose
equivalent for person over 18yr to: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1250 mRems per calendar yr
(1.25 rem; 12.5 mSv)
A high radiation area is any area accessible to individuals in which there exists radiation at such
levels than an indivual could receive in one hour a dose to the whole body in excess of: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 100 mRems
(0.1 rem; 1 mSv)
What is a maximum exposure a pregnant occupational worker may receive during a nine-month
gestational period? - CORRECT ANSWER - 500 mRem
(0.5 rem; 5 mSv)
A high radiation area is any area accessible to personnel in which there exists radiation at such
levels that a major portion of the body could receive in any one hour a dose in excess of
_____rem. - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.1 rem
A radiation area is any area accessible to personal in which there exists radiation at such levels
that a major portion of the body could receive in any one hour a dose in excess of ___ rems -
CORRECT ANSWER - 0.005 rem
(5 mrem; 0.05 mSv)
, An uncontrolled area is: - CORRECT ANSWER - An area outside a restricted area
Film badges are used by radiation workers because: - CORRECT ANSWER - - they are
practical means of providing long-term exposure record
- they can measure exposure to the worker with reasonable accuracy
A dosimetry badge report expresses an individual's radiation dose equivalent in: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rems
The correct position to wear a film badge during fluoroscopy is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Above the apron at the collar level
A disadvantage of the thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD) is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
No actual film or tangible permanent record is provided
What are the different personnel monitoring devices: - CORRECT ANSWER - -pocket ion
chambers
-TLDs
-film badge
The most common material used in TLDs is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Lithium fluoride
It may be advisable to wear a second monitoring device if the worker is? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pregnant
What are the different routine legal method of personnel monitoring? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -film badges
-TLD
- cutie pie meter
