C8: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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What does PPE stand for in the context of the text?

  • Potential Protection Equipment
  • Personal Protection Equipment (correct)
  • Protective Personnel Equipment
  • Portable Protective Equipment
  • What is the purpose of PPE in relation to ionizing radiations?

  • To monitor and maintain the usage of engineering controls
  • To provide complete protection through engineering controls
  • To ensure adequate personal protection without the need for training
  • To shield large areas of the wearer's body against external irradiation (correct)
  • What is necessary to ensure that PPE provides the intended degree of protection effectively?

  • Reliance solely on administrative methods for protection
  • Regular replacement of PPE regardless of condition
  • Issuing PPE without any training or monitoring
  • Proper selection, fitting, and maintenance of PPE (correct)
  • What type of exposure does different PPE protect against?

    <p>Both external and internal exposures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may protective clothing be designed to shield against?

    <p>Both large areas of the body and individual organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the context of radioactive substances?

    <p>To prevent the inhalation of radioactive substances and avoid radiation doses to the lungs and other organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dosimeter can be used to monitor radiation dose and help workers stay within recommended Dose Limits for Emergency Workers?

    <p>Personal dosimeters with Alarms and turn back values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the amount of light emitted in Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) Dosimeters related to the radiation dose?

    <p>The emitted light is directly proportional to the radiation dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of lead aprons, gloves, and distance maintenance using tongs in protection against external exposure to X-rays and gamma radiations?

    <p>To reduce the intensity of X-rays and gamma radiations reaching the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Contamination Control Barriers External?

    <p>To help minimize the spread of contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of PPE is used for protection against internal exposure to radioactive substances?

    <p>Vinyl Gloves and Hood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item is considered part of the 'Anti Contamination' Clothing External Barriers?

    <p>Vinyl Gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Internal Barriers?

    <p>To prevent contamination from entering the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order for donning the 'Anti Contamination' Clothing 2nd Layer?

    <p>10a, 10b, 12a, 12b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in removing Anti-C's?

    <p>Outer overshoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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