ARRT Chapter 3 Safety Practice Test Questions with correct answers

The tabletop exposure rate during fluoroscopy shall not exceed CORRECT ANSWER 21 mGy/min @ 80 kVp The monthly gestational dose-equivalent for fetus of a pregnant radiographer is: CORRECT ANSWER 0.5 mSv Stochastic/probabilistic effects of radiation are those that: CORRECT ANSWER May be described as "all or nothing" effects Are Late effects Percentage of public exposure to ionizing radiation is from MEDICAL SOURCES? CORRECT ANSWER 50% Somatic effects of radiation refer to effects that are manifested: CORRECT ANSWER During the life of the exposed individual Interaction between ionizing radiation and the target molecule that is MOST LIKELY to occur is the... CORRECT ANSWER Indirect Effect Increasing field size, while leaving technical factors unchanged will CORRECT ANSWER Increase the DAP The unit that is used to express kinetic energy released in matter is the.. CORRECT ANSWER Kerma