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For Radiation Protection In Medical Radiography 7th Edition
By Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer As Rt(R) Fasrt (Author),
Latest Update Graded A+.
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Introduction To Radiation Protection ............................................................................................... 3
Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical Radiography, 7th Edition ..................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Radiation: Types, Sources, And Doses Received Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical
Radiography, 7th Edition ................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 03: Interaction Of X-Radiation With Matter ........................................................................................ 15
Chapter 04: Radiation Quantities And Units...................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 05: Radiation Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 06: Overview Of Cell Biology ............................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 07: Molecular And Cellular Radiation Biology .................................................................................... 35
Chapter 08: Early Tissue Reactions And Their Effects On Organ Systems Sherer: Radiation Protection In
Medical Radiography, 7th Edition..................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 09: Stochastic Effects And Late Tissue Reactions Of Radiation In Organ Systems ............................ 45
Chapter 10: Dose Limits For Exposure To Ionizing Radiation Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical
Radiography, 7th Edition ................................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 11: Equipment Design For Radiation Protection Test Bank ................................................................. 56
Chapter 12: Management Of Patient Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures........................... 61
Chapter 13: Management Of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X- Ray Procedures ....... 66
Chapter 14: Radioisotopes And Radiation Protection Test Bank ....................................................................... 71
,Chapter 01: Introduction To Radiation Protection
Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical Radiography, 7th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Consequences Of Ionization In Human Cells Include
1. Creation Of Unstable Atoms.
2. Production Of Free Electrons.
3. Creation Of Highly Reactive Free Radicals Capable Of Producing Substances Poisonous
To The Cell.
4. Creation Of New Biologic Molecules Detrimental To The Living Cell.
5. Injury To The Cell That May Manifest Itself As Abnormal Function Or Loss Of Function.
a. 1, 2, And 3 Only
b. 2, 3, And 4 Only
c. 3, 4, And 5 Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, And 5
Ans: D
2. Which Of The Following Is A Form Of Radiation That Is Capable Of Creating
Electrically Charged Particles By Removing Orbital Electrons From The Atom Of
Normal Matter Through Which It Passes?
a. Ionizing Radiation
b. Nonionizing Radiation
c. Subatomic Radiation
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Radiation
Ans: A
3. Regarding Exposure To Ionizing Radiation, Patients Who Are Educated To Understand The
Medical Benefit Of An Imaging Procedure Are More Likely To
a. Assume A Small Chance Of Biologic Damage But Not Suppress Any
Radiation Phobia They May Have.
b. Cancel Their Scheduled Procedure Because They Are Not Willing To
Assume A Small Chance Of Biologic Damage.
c. Suppress Any Radiation Phobia But Not Risk A Small Chance Of
Possible Biologic Damage.
d. Suppress Any Radiation Phobia And Be Willing To Assume A Small
Chance Of Possible Biologic Damage.
Ans: D
4. The Millisievert (Msv) Is Equal To
a. 1/10 Of A Sievert.
b. 1/100 Of A Sievert.
c. 1/1000 Of A Sievert.
d. 1/10,000 Of A Sievert.
Ans: C
, 5. The Advantages Of The Bert Method Are
1. It Does Not Imply Radiation Risk; It Is Simply A Means For Comparison.
2. It Emphasizes That Radiation Is An Innate Part Of Our Environment.
3. It Provides An Answer That Is Easy For The Patient To Comprehend.
a. 1 And 2 Only
b. 1 And 3 Only
c. 2 And 3 Only
d. 1, 2, And 3
Ans: D
6. If A Patient Asks A Radiographer A Question About How Much Radiation He Or She
Will Receive From A Specific X-Ray Procedure, The Radiographer Can
a. Respond By Using An Estimation Based On The Comparison Of Radiation
Received From The X-Ray To Natural Background Radiation Received.
b. Avoid The Patient’s Question By Changing The Subject.
c. Tell The Patient That It Is Unethical To Discuss Such Concerns.
d. Refuse To Answer The Question And Recommend That He Or She
Speak With The Referring Physician.
Ans: A
7. Why Should The Selection Of Technical Exposure Factors For All Medical
Imaging Procedures Always Follow Alara?
a. So That Referring Physicians Ordering Imaging Procedures Do Not
Have To Accept Responsibility For Patient Radiation Safety.
b. So That Radiographers And Radiologists Do Not Have To Accept Responsibility For
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Radiation
Safety.
c. Because Radiation-Induced Cancer Does Not Appear To Have A Dose Level
Below Which Individuals Would Have No Chance Of Developing This
Disease.
d. Because Radiation-Induced Cancer Does Have A Dose Level At Which
Individuals Would Have A Chance Of Developing This Disease.
Ans: C
8. The Cardinal Principles Of Radiation Protection Include Which Of The Following?
1. Time
2. Distance
3. Shielding
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 3 Only
d. 1, 2, And 3
Ans: D
9. In A Hospital Setting, Which Of The Following Professionals Is Expressly Charged By
The Hospital Administration With Being Directly Responsible For The Execution,
Enforcement, And Maintenance Of The Alara Program?
a. Assistant Administrator Of The Facility
For Radiation Protection In Medical Radiography 7th Edition
By Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer As Rt(R) Fasrt (Author),
Latest Update Graded A+.
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Introduction To Radiation Protection ............................................................................................... 3
Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical Radiography, 7th Edition ..................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Radiation: Types, Sources, And Doses Received Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical
Radiography, 7th Edition ................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 03: Interaction Of X-Radiation With Matter ........................................................................................ 15
Chapter 04: Radiation Quantities And Units...................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 05: Radiation Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 06: Overview Of Cell Biology ............................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 07: Molecular And Cellular Radiation Biology .................................................................................... 35
Chapter 08: Early Tissue Reactions And Their Effects On Organ Systems Sherer: Radiation Protection In
Medical Radiography, 7th Edition..................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 09: Stochastic Effects And Late Tissue Reactions Of Radiation In Organ Systems ............................ 45
Chapter 10: Dose Limits For Exposure To Ionizing Radiation Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical
Radiography, 7th Edition ................................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 11: Equipment Design For Radiation Protection Test Bank ................................................................. 56
Chapter 12: Management Of Patient Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures........................... 61
Chapter 13: Management Of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X- Ray Procedures ....... 66
Chapter 14: Radioisotopes And Radiation Protection Test Bank ....................................................................... 71
,Chapter 01: Introduction To Radiation Protection
Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical Radiography, 7th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Consequences Of Ionization In Human Cells Include
1. Creation Of Unstable Atoms.
2. Production Of Free Electrons.
3. Creation Of Highly Reactive Free Radicals Capable Of Producing Substances Poisonous
To The Cell.
4. Creation Of New Biologic Molecules Detrimental To The Living Cell.
5. Injury To The Cell That May Manifest Itself As Abnormal Function Or Loss Of Function.
a. 1, 2, And 3 Only
b. 2, 3, And 4 Only
c. 3, 4, And 5 Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, And 5
Ans: D
2. Which Of The Following Is A Form Of Radiation That Is Capable Of Creating
Electrically Charged Particles By Removing Orbital Electrons From The Atom Of
Normal Matter Through Which It Passes?
a. Ionizing Radiation
b. Nonionizing Radiation
c. Subatomic Radiation
d. Ultrasonic Nursingtb.Com
Radiation
Ans: A
3. Regarding Exposure To Ionizing Radiation, Patients Who Are Educated To Understand The
Medical Benefit Of An Imaging Procedure Are More Likely To
a. Assume A Small Chance Of Biologic Damage But Not Suppress Any
Radiation Phobia They May Have.
b. Cancel Their Scheduled Procedure Because They Are Not Willing To
Assume A Small Chance Of Biologic Damage.
c. Suppress Any Radiation Phobia But Not Risk A Small Chance Of
Possible Biologic Damage.
d. Suppress Any Radiation Phobia And Be Willing To Assume A Small
Chance Of Possible Biologic Damage.
Ans: D
4. The Millisievert (Msv) Is Equal To
a. 1/10 Of A Sievert.
b. 1/100 Of A Sievert.
c. 1/1000 Of A Sievert.
d. 1/10,000 Of A Sievert.
Ans: C
, 5. The Advantages Of The Bert Method Are
1. It Does Not Imply Radiation Risk; It Is Simply A Means For Comparison.
2. It Emphasizes That Radiation Is An Innate Part Of Our Environment.
3. It Provides An Answer That Is Easy For The Patient To Comprehend.
a. 1 And 2 Only
b. 1 And 3 Only
c. 2 And 3 Only
d. 1, 2, And 3
Ans: D
6. If A Patient Asks A Radiographer A Question About How Much Radiation He Or She
Will Receive From A Specific X-Ray Procedure, The Radiographer Can
a. Respond By Using An Estimation Based On The Comparison Of Radiation
Received From The X-Ray To Natural Background Radiation Received.
b. Avoid The Patient’s Question By Changing The Subject.
c. Tell The Patient That It Is Unethical To Discuss Such Concerns.
d. Refuse To Answer The Question And Recommend That He Or She
Speak With The Referring Physician.
Ans: A
7. Why Should The Selection Of Technical Exposure Factors For All Medical
Imaging Procedures Always Follow Alara?
a. So That Referring Physicians Ordering Imaging Procedures Do Not
Have To Accept Responsibility For Patient Radiation Safety.
b. So That Radiographers And Radiologists Do Not Have To Accept Responsibility For
Patient Nursingtb.Com
Radiation
Safety.
c. Because Radiation-Induced Cancer Does Not Appear To Have A Dose Level
Below Which Individuals Would Have No Chance Of Developing This
Disease.
d. Because Radiation-Induced Cancer Does Have A Dose Level At Which
Individuals Would Have A Chance Of Developing This Disease.
Ans: C
8. The Cardinal Principles Of Radiation Protection Include Which Of The Following?
1. Time
2. Distance
3. Shielding
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 3 Only
d. 1, 2, And 3
Ans: D
9. In A Hospital Setting, Which Of The Following Professionals Is Expressly Charged By
The Hospital Administration With Being Directly Responsible For The Execution,
Enforcement, And Maintenance Of The Alara Program?
a. Assistant Administrator Of The Facility
