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Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography – 9th Edition (Sherer) | Full Test Bank with Answers and Rationales

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This comprehensive test bank covers all 16 chapters of Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography (9th Edition) by Sherer. It includes over 400 multiple-choice questions with verified answers and rationales, covering key topics such as interaction of x-rays with matter, radiation monitoring, dosimetry, safety protocols, radiation biology, and patient and personnel protection measures. Ideal for exam review and mastering radiologic safety concepts.

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RADIATION PROTECTION IN MEDICAL
RADIOGRAPHY 9TH EDITION BY SHERER

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,Table of content
Chapter 1. Introduction to radiation protection
Chapter 2. Radiation: Types, sources, and doses received
Chapter 3. Interaction of x-radiation with matter
Chapter 4. Radiation quantities and units
Chapter 5. Radiation monitoring
Chapter 6. Overview of cell biology
Chapter 7. Molecular and cellular radiation biology
Chapter 8. Early tissue reactions and their effects on organ systems
Chapter 9. Stochastic effects and late tissue reactions of radiation in organ systems
Chapter 10. Dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation
Chapter 11. Equipment design for radiation protection
Chapter 12. Management of patient radiation dose during x-ray procedures
Chapter 13. Special considerations on safety in computed tomography
Chapter 14. X-ray breast imaging: Methods and radiation safety aspects
Chapter 15. Management of imaging personnel radiation dose during diagnostic x-ray
procedures
Chapter 16. Radioisotopes and radiation protection

,Chapter 01: Introduction To Radiation Protection
Sherer: Radiation Protection In Medical Radiography, 9th 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
ANSWER: 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
Radiation
ANSWER: 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.
ANSWER: 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.
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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.
ANSWER: 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 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.
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
b. Chief Of Staff

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