Radiation Protection Fundamentals

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What is the goal of modern radiation protection programs?

To protect patients from only the short-term effects of radiation.
To protect patients from only the long-term effects of radiation.
To protect patients from both short-term and long-term effects of radiation. (correct)
To protect patients from the effects of non-ionizing radiation.

What is the definition of radiation protection?

The study of the effects of radiation on human health.
Effective measures employed to minimize unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation. (correct)
Measures taken to prevent all exposure to radiation.
The use of radiation in medical treatments.

Which of the following is the correct unit for exposure, according to the provided content?

c/kg (correct)
Gy
mGy
mSv

What is the definition of absorbed dose?

The amount of energy deposited per unit mass of material. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between exposure and absorbed dose?

Exposure is a quantity related to the amount of ionization produced in air, while absorbed dose is the amount of energy deposited in a material per unit mass. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What unit is typically used to measure the effective dose?

Sievert (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does ALARA stand for?

As Low As Reasonably Achievable (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT one of the Three Cardinal Rules of Radiation Protection?

Exposure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of risk in the context of radiation?

The possibility of inducing adverse biological effects, such as injury to the skin or induction of cancer or a genetic defect after irradiation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Radiation

The transfer of energy from one location to another.

Radiation Protection Definition

Measures used by workers to safeguard against unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure.