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What is the typical rate of decay and urinary excretion?
What is the typical rate of decay and urinary excretion?
- 0.5 mR/hr (correct)
- 5.0 mR/hr
- 2.5 mR/hr
- 1.5 mR/hr
What is the primary benefit of having thorough knowledge of the task to be performed in radiation safety?
What is the primary benefit of having thorough knowledge of the task to be performed in radiation safety?
- Eliminating the need for shielding
- Increasing the exposure rates
- Reducing the time spent near the radiation source (correct)
- Improving the quality of the image
Why should unshielded radiation sources never be manipulated by hand?
Why should unshielded radiation sources never be manipulated by hand?
- To minimize the exposure rates (correct)
- To improve the quality of the image
- To reduce the cost of radiation safety equipment
- To increase the distance between the source and the hand
What is the primary purpose of using tongs or other handling devices in radiation safety?
What is the primary purpose of using tongs or other handling devices in radiation safety?
How much does the use of a syringe shield reduce hand exposure from Tc-99m?
How much does the use of a syringe shield reduce hand exposure from Tc-99m?
What is the limited role of a lead apron in nuclear medicine?
What is the limited role of a lead apron in nuclear medicine?
What is the most important component of radiation safety in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the most important component of radiation safety in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the primary responsibility of radiation workers in a Nuclear Medicine department?
What is the primary responsibility of radiation workers in a Nuclear Medicine department?
What is the purpose of the design of a Nuclear Medicine department?
What is the purpose of the design of a Nuclear Medicine department?
What is the typical exposure rate of a 'Warm Area' in a Nuclear Medicine department?
What is the typical exposure rate of a 'Warm Area' in a Nuclear Medicine department?
What is the concept applied to minimize exposure to radiation in Nuclear Medicine procedures?
What is the concept applied to minimize exposure to radiation in Nuclear Medicine procedures?
What is the exposure rate at 2 hours after the injection of 740 MBq (20 mCi) Tc99m MDP for a bone scan?
What is the exposure rate at 2 hours after the injection of 740 MBq (20 mCi) Tc99m MDP for a bone scan?
What is the best method for decontamination in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the best method for decontamination in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the primary reason for personnel to wash their hands after handling radioactivity?
What is the primary reason for personnel to wash their hands after handling radioactivity?
What is the purpose of surveying personnel and work surfaces for contamination in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the purpose of surveying personnel and work surfaces for contamination in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the primary purpose of proper labeling of syringes in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the primary purpose of proper labeling of syringes in Nuclear Medicine?
What is the recommended protocol for patients who are breast feeding and undergoing radionuclide therapy?
What is the recommended protocol for patients who are breast feeding and undergoing radionuclide therapy?
At what level of radiation is an area considered contaminated in Nuclear Medicine?
At what level of radiation is an area considered contaminated in Nuclear Medicine?
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