Threshold dose is a component of which kind of radiation
Deterministic
effect
Deterministic effects commonly include hair loss, skin rash, cataracts, temporary sterility
Which kind of radiation effect is predictable Deterministic
Short term radiation effects Deterministic
Occur as a direct function of dose. Stochastic effects
Threshold dose is not a component for stochastic effects
When do stochastic effects manifest many years later
the time that elapses between exposure to ionizing radia-
Latent period
tion and the appearance of observable clinical signs
What is an example of stochastic effect cancer and genetic mutations
What is the occupational dose limit for radiation workers 5 rem
What is the occupational dose limit to the lens of the eye 15 rem
What is alara 1 125 mrem
Alara limits are read quarterly
What is Alara 3 375 mrem
What is the trigger level when doing a survey on an unre-
.2mrem/hr
stricted area
What is the trigger level for a restricted area when doing
5 mrem/hr
a survey
How often are film badges read monthly
How often are TLD badges read quarterly
What is TLD badge made of LiF crystal
What is the most common type of radiation badge TLD
OSLD badges are read quarterly