Radiation Safety Actual Exam
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1. The first indication of an extremity radiation overexposure is:
a. reddening of the skin
b. hair loss
c. nausea
d. blisters - ANSWER a. reddening of the skin
2. Gamma radiation has a shorter wavelength than visible light, therefore
making it:
a. less penetrating
b. more penetrating
c. brighter
d. less stable - ANSWER b. more penetrating
3. A high radiation area is defined as "an area accessible to individuals, in
which they could receive..."
a. 2 mR/h (20 uSv/h)
b. 5 mR/h (50 uSv/h)
c. 50 mR/h (500 uSv/h)
d. 100 mR/h (1000 uSv/h) - ANSWER d. 100 mR/h (1000 uSv/h)
,4. A radiation area is defined as "an area accessible to individuals, in which
they could receive..."
a. 2 mR/h (20 uSv/h)
b. 5 mR/h (50 uSv/h)
c. 50 mR/h (500 uSv/h)
d. 100 mR/h (1000 uSv/h) - ANSWER b. 5 mR/h (50 uSv/h)
5. A member of the public or unmonitored individual is allowed to receive up
to, but not to exceed:
a. 2 mR/h, 500 mR/year
(20 uSv/h, 5000 uSv/year)
b. 2 mR/h, 100 mR/year
(20 uSv/h, 1000 uSv/year)
c. 5 mR/h, 100 mR/year
(50 uSv/h, 1000 uSv/year)
b. 5 mR/h, 500 mR/year
(50 uSv/h, 5000 uSv/year) - ANSWER b. 2 mR/h, 100 mR/year
(20 uSv/h, 1000 uSv/year)
6. When performing radiography in the field, regulations require the
radiographer to post with physical barriers or signs the:
a. restricted area
b. radiation area
c. high radiation area and radiation area
d. restricted area and the high radiation area - ANSWER c. high
radiation area and radiation area
,7. A restricted area is defined as an area:
a. that is controlled and posted
b. that must be posted and where an individual may receive up to 5
mR/h (50 uSv/h)
c. that must be posted and where an individual may receive up to 100
mR/h (1000 uSv/h)
d. to which access is restricted for the purpose of controlling radiation
exposure - ANSWER d. to which access is restricted for the
purpose of controlling radiation exposure
8. A radiographer and assistant are standing in a 2 mR/h (20 uSv/h) field. What
would the assistant's total dose be after 4 h?
a. 2.0 mR (20 uSv)
b. 4.0 mR (40 uSv)
c. 6.0 mR (60 uSv)
d. 8.0 mR (80 uSv) - ANSWER d. 8.0 mR (80 uSv)
9. You have 24 exposures to make. Your shot time is 5 min per exposure and
you're showing 30 mR/h (300 uSv/h). What will be your total dose at the
end of the shift?
a. 30 mR (300 uSv)
b. 60 mR (600 uSv)
c. 120 mR (1200 uSv)
d. 240 mR (2400 uSv) - ANSWER b. 60 mR (600 uSv)
10.A radiographer is receiving 100 mR (1000 uSv) at the crank assembly. The
crank assembly is 25 ft (7.62 m) in length. Where would the "RADIATION
AREA" sign be posted?
, a. 111.8 ft (34.08 m)
b. 221.3 ft (67.45 m)
c. 343.7 ft (104.76 m)
d. 176.8 ft (53.89 m) - ANSWER a. 111.8 ft (34.08 m)
11.A radiographer is receiving 100 mR (1000 uSv) at the crank assembly. The
crank assembly is 25 ft (7.62 m) in length. How long will it take for the
radiographer to receive a total dose of 50 mR (500 uSv)?
a. 30 min
b. 60 min
c. 90 min
d. 120 min - ANSWER a. 30 min
12.A non-declared pregnant radiographer or assistant may receive no more
than:
a. 0.5 rem per year (5 mSv)
b. 5000 rem per year (50 Sv)
c. 100 mR per year (1000 uSv)
d. 5 R per year (50 mSv) - ANSWER d. 5 R per year (50 mSv)
13.A declared pregnant radiographer or assistant may receive no more than
__________ for the entire pregnancy.
a. 500 mR (5000 uSv)
b. 5000 mR (50000 uSv)
c. 100 mR (1000 uSv)
d. 5 R (50 mSv) - ANSWER a. 500 mR (5000 uSv)