Radiation Protection Principles Quiz

<p>The patient's insurance coverage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that all radiation exposure is kept to a minimum. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a higher radiation dose for better image quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing international standards and recommendations for radiation protection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It outlines the specific procedures for medical x-ray diagnosis in Malaysia. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposure time and radiation dose are directly proportional. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the radiation dose received. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The radiation dose is reduced by a factor of four. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing the distance from the patient (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maximum permissible dose of radiation an individual can receive in a year, excluding medical exposures and natural background radiation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person working in a nuclear power plant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Occupational exposure applies to workers in specific professions, while medical exposure refers to patients receiving medical treatment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposure from medical procedures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>50 mSv (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize the risk of unacceptable radiation-related health effects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are more susceptible to radiation damage due to their age. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The further you are from the radiation source, the lower the radiation intensity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the risk of radiation exposure to the operator. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interventional procedures often require prolonged use of fluoroscopy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides guidance on radiation protection in interventional procedures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ICRP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing standards of safety and promoting their application. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a comprehensive review of the biological effects of ionizing radiations and estimate risks of genetic and somatic effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>UNSCEAR (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ICRP 103 sets a specific dosage limit for the fetus in a pregnant worker, while ICRP 60 did not (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Licensing the use of x-ray machines and regulating radiological safety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ICRP recommendations are based on extensive scientific evidence and expert consensus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conducting research on the long-term health effects of radiation exposure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controlling the use of atomic energy and establishing standards for nuclear damage liability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ICRP provides recommendations, while national bodies adapt them to their specific context. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It lacks information on the appropriate procedures and practices for operating x-ray equipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure consistent and safe practices in medical radiation procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IAEA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MS838 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To conduct research and provide guidance on the health consequences of radiation exposure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing new technologies for managing and mitigating radioactive waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Actions to reduce risks of radiation injury to people.

Radiation exposure must have sufficient benefits to warrant its use.

Keep radiation dose as low as possible while maintaining effectiveness.

Maximum allowable dose of radiation to prevent harm.

International Commission on Radiological Protection, sets guidelines for radiation safety.

To keep doses of radiation As Low As Reasonably Achievable.

Potential adverse effects from exposure to radiation.

Value gained from radiation use, such as medical imaging.

A method to protect individuals from radiation by placing a barrier between them and the source.

Coat aprons that protect the back and redistribute weight during radiation procedures.

Reducing the duration of exposure to radiation lowers the overall radiation dose received.

The principle that radiation dose decreases with the square of the distance from the source.

A technique that minimizes the exposure time by producing x-rays in pulsed intervals.

Radiation exposure incurred by workers during their job, excluding specific exemptions.

Radiation exposure for patients during diagnosis or treatment, and those assisting them.

Radiation exposure to the general public, excluding occupational and medical sources.

Established radiation exposure limits for different groups including workers and the public.

Maximum allowed radiation dose for apprentices and students in radiation work.

1 mSv annual limit for whole body exposure for apprentices and students in radiation work.

50 mSv annual limit for radiation exposure to the lens of the eyes.

Avoid standing next to the patient during fluoro to minimize radiation exposure.

ICRP report 85 emphasizes avoiding radiation injuries from interventions and recommends protective measures.

Interventionalists risk cataracts from chronic exposure to scattered radiation without proper precautions.

International Atomic Energy Agency, promotes nuclear safety and standards.

ICRP provides recommendations for radiation protection measures to guide national bodies.

United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation; studies atomic radiation effects.

IAEA establishes safety standards and ensures their application for health protection.

ICRP advises on radiation protection while letting countries set specific regulations.

Reports produced by UNSCEAR to inform the UN General Assembly on atomic radiation effects.

Fundamental guidelines considered by ICRP in developing recommendations for safety.

IAEA's essential benchmarks to ensure protective measures in health from radiation.

A comprehensive review of biological effects of ionizing radiation released by NRC in 1990.

High-energy radiation that can remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, causing damage.

Comparison of two sets of guidelines with updates to radiation dose limits for various groups.

Reduced maximum exposure limits for pregnant workers as per ICRP 103 compared to ICRP 60.

Set to 5 mSv per episode and 20 mSv per year for medical personnel in ICRP 103.

Regulates licensing and safety for x-ray machine operators in Malaysia.

Applies throughout Malaysia for regulation of atomic energy and nuclear damage liability.

Guidelines on the safe use and operational standards for x-ray examination.