Test Bank
Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography
9th Edition
1
,Test Bank For Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography
9th Edition By Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer; Paula J.
Visconti; E. Russell Ritenour; Kelli Haynes| 9780323825030 |
All Chapters 1-16| LATEST
Consequences of ionization in human cells include
creation of unstable atoms.
production of free electrons.
creation of highly reactive free radicals capable of producing substances poisonous to the cell.
creation of new biologic molecules detrimental to the living cell.
injury to the cell that may manifest itself as abnormal function or loss of function. - ANSWER
1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
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?
Ionizing radiation
Nonionizing radiation
Subatomic radiation
Ultrasonic radiation - ANSWER a. Ionizing Radiation
Regarding exposure to ionizing radiation, patients who are educated to understand the medical
benefit of an imaging procedure are more likely to...
assume a small chance of biologic damage but not suppress any radiation phobia they may
have.
cancel their scheduled procedure because they are not willing to assume a small chance of
biologic damage.
suppress any radiation phobia but not risk a small chance of possible biologic damage.
suppress any radiation phobia and be willing to assume a small chance of possible
biologic damage. - ANSWER D. Suppress any radiation phobia and be willing to assume a
small chance of possible biologic damage.
The millisievert (mSv) is equal to
1/10 of a sievert.
1/100 of a sievert.
1/1000 of a sievert.
1/10,000 of a sievert. - ANSWER C. 1/1000 of a sievert
The advantages of the BERT method are
it does not imply radiation risk; it is simply a means for comparison.
it emphasizes that radiation is an innate part of our environment.
it provides an answer that is easy for the patient to comprehend.
a. 1 and 2 only
2
,b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER D. 1, 2, & 3
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
respond by using an estimation based on the comparison of radiation received from the x-ray
to natural background radiation received.
avoid the patient's question by changing the subject.
tell the patient that it is unethical to discuss such concerns.
refuse to answer the question and recommend that he or she speak with the referring
physician. - ANSWER A. Respond by using an estimation based on the comparison of
radiation received.
Why should the selection of technical exposure factors for all medical imaging procedures
always follow ALARA?
So that referring physicians ordering imaging procedures do not have to accept responsibility
for patient radiation safety.
So that radiographers and radiologists do not have to accept responsibility for patient radiation
safety.
Because radiation-induced cancer does not appear to have a dose level below which
individuals would have no chance of developing this disease.
Because radiation-induced cancer does have a dose level at which individuals would have a
chance of developing this disease. - ANSWER C. Because radiation- induced cancer does not
appear to have a dose level below which individuals would have no chance of developing this
disease.
What are the cardinal principles of radiation protection? - ANSWER Time Distance
Shielding
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?
Assistant administrator of the facility
Chief of staff
Radiation Safety Officer
Student radiologic technologist - ANSWER C. Radiation Safety Officer
Why is a question concerning the amount of radiation a patient will receive during a specific
x-ray procedure difficult to answer?
Because the received dose is specified in a number of different units of measure
Because the scientific units for radiation dose are normally not comprehensible by a patient
Because the patient should not receive any information about radiation dose
and 2 only
and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER A. 1 & 2 only
3
, rays are a form of which of the following kinds of radiation?
Environmental
Ionizing
Internal
Nonionizing - ANSWER B. Ionizing
What unit is used to measure radiation exposure in the metric International System of Units?
Coulomb per kilogram
Milligray
Millisievert
Sievert - ANSWER A. Coulomb per Kilogram
What organization was founded in 2007 that continues their pursuit to raise awareness of the
need for dose reduction protocols by promoting pediatric-specified scan protocols to be used
for both radiology and nonradiology users of CT?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
The Joint Commission - ANSWER B. Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging
Which of the following provides the basis for determining whether an imaging procedure or
practice is justified?
ALARA concept
BERT method
Diagnostic efficacy
NEXT program - ANSWER C. Diagnostic Efficacy
Which of the following is a method of explaining radiation to the public?
ALARA
BERT
ORP
NEXT - ANSWER B. BERT
Radiology departments or individual radiologic technologists can "pledge" to image gently.
The pledge includes which of the following?
Make the image gently message a priority in staff communications each year.
Review the protocol recommendations and, when necessary, implement adjustments to
practice processes.
Communicate openly with parents.
a. 1 only
only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER D. 1, 2, & 3
In a team approach to patient care, various participants
assume responsibility for their areas of expertise.
emphasize the importance of communication throughout the team
rotate as the person in charge of the team
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Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography
9th Edition
1
,Test Bank For Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography
9th Edition By Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer; Paula J.
Visconti; E. Russell Ritenour; Kelli Haynes| 9780323825030 |
All Chapters 1-16| LATEST
Consequences of ionization in human cells include
creation of unstable atoms.
production of free electrons.
creation of highly reactive free radicals capable of producing substances poisonous to the cell.
creation of new biologic molecules detrimental to the living cell.
injury to the cell that may manifest itself as abnormal function or loss of function. - ANSWER
1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
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?
Ionizing radiation
Nonionizing radiation
Subatomic radiation
Ultrasonic radiation - ANSWER a. Ionizing Radiation
Regarding exposure to ionizing radiation, patients who are educated to understand the medical
benefit of an imaging procedure are more likely to...
assume a small chance of biologic damage but not suppress any radiation phobia they may
have.
cancel their scheduled procedure because they are not willing to assume a small chance of
biologic damage.
suppress any radiation phobia but not risk a small chance of possible biologic damage.
suppress any radiation phobia and be willing to assume a small chance of possible
biologic damage. - ANSWER D. Suppress any radiation phobia and be willing to assume a
small chance of possible biologic damage.
The millisievert (mSv) is equal to
1/10 of a sievert.
1/100 of a sievert.
1/1000 of a sievert.
1/10,000 of a sievert. - ANSWER C. 1/1000 of a sievert
The advantages of the BERT method are
it does not imply radiation risk; it is simply a means for comparison.
it emphasizes that radiation is an innate part of our environment.
it provides an answer that is easy for the patient to comprehend.
a. 1 and 2 only
2
,b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER D. 1, 2, & 3
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
respond by using an estimation based on the comparison of radiation received from the x-ray
to natural background radiation received.
avoid the patient's question by changing the subject.
tell the patient that it is unethical to discuss such concerns.
refuse to answer the question and recommend that he or she speak with the referring
physician. - ANSWER A. Respond by using an estimation based on the comparison of
radiation received.
Why should the selection of technical exposure factors for all medical imaging procedures
always follow ALARA?
So that referring physicians ordering imaging procedures do not have to accept responsibility
for patient radiation safety.
So that radiographers and radiologists do not have to accept responsibility for patient radiation
safety.
Because radiation-induced cancer does not appear to have a dose level below which
individuals would have no chance of developing this disease.
Because radiation-induced cancer does have a dose level at which individuals would have a
chance of developing this disease. - ANSWER C. Because radiation- induced cancer does not
appear to have a dose level below which individuals would have no chance of developing this
disease.
What are the cardinal principles of radiation protection? - ANSWER Time Distance
Shielding
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?
Assistant administrator of the facility
Chief of staff
Radiation Safety Officer
Student radiologic technologist - ANSWER C. Radiation Safety Officer
Why is a question concerning the amount of radiation a patient will receive during a specific
x-ray procedure difficult to answer?
Because the received dose is specified in a number of different units of measure
Because the scientific units for radiation dose are normally not comprehensible by a patient
Because the patient should not receive any information about radiation dose
and 2 only
and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER A. 1 & 2 only
3
, rays are a form of which of the following kinds of radiation?
Environmental
Ionizing
Internal
Nonionizing - ANSWER B. Ionizing
What unit is used to measure radiation exposure in the metric International System of Units?
Coulomb per kilogram
Milligray
Millisievert
Sievert - ANSWER A. Coulomb per Kilogram
What organization was founded in 2007 that continues their pursuit to raise awareness of the
need for dose reduction protocols by promoting pediatric-specified scan protocols to be used
for both radiology and nonradiology users of CT?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
The Joint Commission - ANSWER B. Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging
Which of the following provides the basis for determining whether an imaging procedure or
practice is justified?
ALARA concept
BERT method
Diagnostic efficacy
NEXT program - ANSWER C. Diagnostic Efficacy
Which of the following is a method of explaining radiation to the public?
ALARA
BERT
ORP
NEXT - ANSWER B. BERT
Radiology departments or individual radiologic technologists can "pledge" to image gently.
The pledge includes which of the following?
Make the image gently message a priority in staff communications each year.
Review the protocol recommendations and, when necessary, implement adjustments to
practice processes.
Communicate openly with parents.
a. 1 only
only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER D. 1, 2, & 3
In a team approach to patient care, various participants
assume responsibility for their areas of expertise.
emphasize the importance of communication throughout the team
rotate as the person in charge of the team
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