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Test Bank For Radiation Protection in Medical
Radiography 9th Edition By Mary Alice Statkiewicz
Sherer; Paula J. Visconti; E. Russell Ritenour; Kelli
Haynes| All Chapters 1 16| Newest Update 2025!!
What are the consequences of ionization in human cells?
.....ANSWER..... 1. Creation of unstable atoms. 2. Production of
free electrons. 3. Creation of highly reactive free molecules (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 as abnormal function
or loss of function. 6. Production of low-energy x-ray photons.
What type of radiation is capable of creating electrically
charged particles by removing orbital electrons? .....ANSWER.....
Ionizing radiation.
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How are patients likely to respond when educated about the
medical benefits of an imaging procedure involving ionizing
radiation? .....ANSWER..... They are more likely to suppress any
radiation phobia and be willing to assume a small chance of
possible biologic damage.
What is the equivalent of one millisievert (mSv) in terms of
sieverts? .....ANSWER..... 1/1000 of a sievert.
What are the advantages of the BERT method? .....ANSWER..... 1.
BERT does not imply radiation risk; it is simply a means for
comparison. 2. BERT emphasizes that radiation is an innate part
of the environment. 3. BERT provides an answer that is easy for
the patient to comprehend.
How should a radiographer respond to a patient asking about
the radiation they will receive from an x-ray procedure?
.....ANSWER..... By using an estimation based on the comparison
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of radiation received from the x-ray to natural background
radiation.
What does ALARA stand for in the context of medical imaging?
.....ANSWER..... As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
What is the purpose of following ALARA in medical imaging
procedures? .....ANSWER..... To minimize patient radiation
exposure.
What is the focus of Chapter 1 in 'Radiation Protection in
Medical Radiography'? .....ANSWER..... Introduction to radiation
protection.
What is the main topic of Chapter 2 in the test bank?
.....ANSWER..... Radiation: Types, sources, and doses received.
What does Chapter 3 cover in the context of radiation
protection? .....ANSWER..... Interaction of x-radiation with matter.
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What are the key concepts discussed in Chapter 4?
.....ANSWER..... Radiation quantities and units.
What is the focus of Chapter 5? .....ANSWER..... Radiation
monitoring.
What does Chapter 6 overview? .....ANSWER..... Cell biology.
What is discussed in Chapter 8? .....ANSWER..... Early tissue
reactions and their effects on organ systems.
What does Chapter 9 address? .....ANSWER..... Stochastic effects
and late tissue reactions of radiation in organ systems.
What is the content of Chapter 10? .....ANSWER..... Dose limits
for exposure to ionizing radiation.
What does Chapter 11 focus on? .....ANSWER..... Equipment
design for radiation protection.
What is the main topic of Chapter 12? .....ANSWER.....
Management of patient radiation dose during x-ray procedures.
Test Bank For Radiation Protection in Medical
Radiography 9th Edition By Mary Alice Statkiewicz
Sherer; Paula J. Visconti; E. Russell Ritenour; Kelli
Haynes| All Chapters 1 16| Newest Update 2025!!
What are the consequences of ionization in human cells?
.....ANSWER..... 1. Creation of unstable atoms. 2. Production of
free electrons. 3. Creation of highly reactive free molecules (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 as abnormal function
or loss of function. 6. Production of low-energy x-ray photons.
What type of radiation is capable of creating electrically
charged particles by removing orbital electrons? .....ANSWER.....
Ionizing radiation.
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How are patients likely to respond when educated about the
medical benefits of an imaging procedure involving ionizing
radiation? .....ANSWER..... They are more likely to suppress any
radiation phobia and be willing to assume a small chance of
possible biologic damage.
What is the equivalent of one millisievert (mSv) in terms of
sieverts? .....ANSWER..... 1/1000 of a sievert.
What are the advantages of the BERT method? .....ANSWER..... 1.
BERT does not imply radiation risk; it is simply a means for
comparison. 2. BERT emphasizes that radiation is an innate part
of the environment. 3. BERT provides an answer that is easy for
the patient to comprehend.
How should a radiographer respond to a patient asking about
the radiation they will receive from an x-ray procedure?
.....ANSWER..... By using an estimation based on the comparison
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of radiation received from the x-ray to natural background
radiation.
What does ALARA stand for in the context of medical imaging?
.....ANSWER..... As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
What is the purpose of following ALARA in medical imaging
procedures? .....ANSWER..... To minimize patient radiation
exposure.
What is the focus of Chapter 1 in 'Radiation Protection in
Medical Radiography'? .....ANSWER..... Introduction to radiation
protection.
What is the main topic of Chapter 2 in the test bank?
.....ANSWER..... Radiation: Types, sources, and doses received.
What does Chapter 3 cover in the context of radiation
protection? .....ANSWER..... Interaction of x-radiation with matter.
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What are the key concepts discussed in Chapter 4?
.....ANSWER..... Radiation quantities and units.
What is the focus of Chapter 5? .....ANSWER..... Radiation
monitoring.
What does Chapter 6 overview? .....ANSWER..... Cell biology.
What is discussed in Chapter 8? .....ANSWER..... Early tissue
reactions and their effects on organ systems.
What does Chapter 9 address? .....ANSWER..... Stochastic effects
and late tissue reactions of radiation in organ systems.
What is the content of Chapter 10? .....ANSWER..... Dose limits
for exposure to ionizing radiation.
What does Chapter 11 focus on? .....ANSWER..... Equipment
design for radiation protection.
What is the main topic of Chapter 12? .....ANSWER.....
Management of patient radiation dose during x-ray procedures.
