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What exposure level will trigger ambiguous alarms in radiation monitoring?
What exposure level will trigger ambiguous alarms in radiation monitoring?
Which of the following best describes a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)?
Which of the following best describes a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)?
What is the main purpose of radiation protection guidance?
What is the main purpose of radiation protection guidance?
Which one of the following is NOT a piece of radiation detection and measurement equipment?
Which one of the following is NOT a piece of radiation detection and measurement equipment?
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What critical information is reflected in the guideline regarding inner boundaries in radiation monitoring?
What critical information is reflected in the guideline regarding inner boundaries in radiation monitoring?
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What is the formula for calculating the Effective Dose in radiation dosimetry?
What is the formula for calculating the Effective Dose in radiation dosimetry?
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Which of the following represents the entrance skin dose for a PA chest radiograph?
Which of the following represents the entrance skin dose for a PA chest radiograph?
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What is the main task of emergency responders in the context of radiologic terrorism?
What is the main task of emergency responders in the context of radiologic terrorism?
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Which device is specifically used for detecting radiation in emergency situations?
Which device is specifically used for detecting radiation in emergency situations?
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What is included in the tasks of radiologic technologists during emergencies?
What is included in the tasks of radiologic technologists during emergencies?
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What should be prioritized before addressing radiologic concerns in an emergency?
What should be prioritized before addressing radiologic concerns in an emergency?
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The equivalent whole-body dose takes into account the radiation dose to which of the following?
The equivalent whole-body dose takes into account the radiation dose to which of the following?
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Which type of device is known as a Radiologic Dispersal Device (RDD)?
Which type of device is known as a Radiologic Dispersal Device (RDD)?
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What is the primary reason for minimizing exposure time in radiography?
What is the primary reason for minimizing exposure time in radiography?
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How does the Square Law relate to changes in source-to-object distance in radiation exposure?
How does the Square Law relate to changes in source-to-object distance in radiation exposure?
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What do isoexposure lines in a fluoroscopy room represent?
What do isoexposure lines in a fluoroscopy room represent?
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What function does the 5-Minute Reset Timer serve during fluoroscopy procedures?
What function does the 5-Minute Reset Timer serve during fluoroscopy procedures?
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In radiation exposure assessment, how is exposure calculated?
In radiation exposure assessment, how is exposure calculated?
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Which statement is correct about shielding in radiation protection?
Which statement is correct about shielding in radiation protection?
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What is the exposure rate in a normal fluoroscopy position?
What is the exposure rate in a normal fluoroscopy position?
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What does the formula I1 / I2 = d2^2 / d1^2 calculate in radiation exposure?
What does the formula I1 / I2 = d2^2 / d1^2 calculate in radiation exposure?
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What is the maximum acceptable variation in linearity between adjacent mA stations?
What is the maximum acceptable variation in linearity between adjacent mA stations?
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To what precision must the x-ray beam and light beam coincide?
To what precision must the x-ray beam and light beam coincide?
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What is the requirement for the exposure switch during mobile x-ray imaging?
What is the requirement for the exposure switch during mobile x-ray imaging?
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What is the function of positive-beam limitation (PBL) in x-ray systems?
What is the function of positive-beam limitation (PBL) in x-ray systems?
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What type of collimators should be provided for adequate radiation control?
What type of collimators should be provided for adequate radiation control?
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What is the minimum source-to-skin distance (SSD) for stationary fluoroscopes?
What is the minimum source-to-skin distance (SSD) for stationary fluoroscopes?
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What does the Dose Area Product (DAP) indicate?
What does the Dose Area Product (DAP) indicate?
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What is the purpose of the cumulative timer in fluoroscopy?
What is the purpose of the cumulative timer in fluoroscopy?
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Which of the following describes the primary protective barrier in fluoroscopy?
Which of the following describes the primary protective barrier in fluoroscopy?
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What is the significance of the X-ray beam intensity in relation to patient dose?
What is the significance of the X-ray beam intensity in relation to patient dose?
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What is the maximum allowable leakage radiation from protective x-ray tube housing at a distance of 1 m?
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What is the purpose of a beam alignment mechanism in a radiographic tube?
What is the purpose of a beam alignment mechanism in a radiographic tube?
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For x-ray tubes operating above 70 kVp, what is the total filtration requirement?
For x-ray tubes operating above 70 kVp, what is the total filtration requirement?
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What must the control panel indicate to the radiologic technologist?
What must the control panel indicate to the radiologic technologist?
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What is the acceptable variation in x-ray intensity for reproducibility in radiographic techniques?
What is the acceptable variation in x-ray intensity for reproducibility in radiographic techniques?
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Which filtration measurement applies to mammography equipment?
Which filtration measurement applies to mammography equipment?
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What is the maximum tolerance for the accuracy of the source-to-image receptor distance (SID) indicator?
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What does the Half Value Layer (HVL) measure?
What does the Half Value Layer (HVL) measure?
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What is the maximum acceptable variation in linearity between adjacent mA stations?
What is the maximum acceptable variation in linearity between adjacent mA stations?
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To what precision must the x-ray beam and light beam coincide?
To what precision must the x-ray beam and light beam coincide?
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What is the requirement for the exposure switch during mobile x-ray imaging?
What is the requirement for the exposure switch during mobile x-ray imaging?
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What does Positive-Beam Limitation (PBL) require regarding alignment accuracy?
What does Positive-Beam Limitation (PBL) require regarding alignment accuracy?
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Which type of collimators should be provided for adequate radiation control?
Which type of collimators should be provided for adequate radiation control?
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What is the minimum source-to-skin distance for mobile fluoroscopes?
What is the minimum source-to-skin distance for mobile fluoroscopes?
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What does the Dose Area Product (DAP) express?
What does the Dose Area Product (DAP) express?
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What feature does the cumulative timer provide during fluoroscopic procedures?
What feature does the cumulative timer provide during fluoroscopic procedures?
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Which statement is correct about the primary protective barrier in fluoroscopy?
Which statement is correct about the primary protective barrier in fluoroscopy?
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What is the purpose of increasing source-to-skin distance (SSD) in fluoroscopic procedures?
What is the purpose of increasing source-to-skin distance (SSD) in fluoroscopic procedures?
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What is the maximum allowable leakage radiation from protective x-ray tube housing?
What is the maximum allowable leakage radiation from protective x-ray tube housing?
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Which total filtration is required for x-ray tubes operated above 70 kVp?
Which total filtration is required for x-ray tubes operated above 70 kVp?
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What must be indicated by the control panel to the radiologic technologist?
What must be indicated by the control panel to the radiologic technologist?
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What is the maximum acceptable variation in radiation intensity for reproducibility across exposures?
What is the maximum acceptable variation in radiation intensity for reproducibility across exposures?
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Which measurement does the Half Value Layer (HVL) indicate?
Which measurement does the Half Value Layer (HVL) indicate?
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What is the required filtration for mammography equipment?
What is the required filtration for mammography equipment?
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What is the purpose of a beam alignment mechanism in a radiographic tube?
What is the purpose of a beam alignment mechanism in a radiographic tube?
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What must the source-to-image receptor distance (SID) indicator accuracy be within?
What must the source-to-image receptor distance (SID) indicator accuracy be within?
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What is the maximum dose limit for occupational radiation exposure per year?
What is the maximum dose limit for occupational radiation exposure per year?
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What unit is used to measure the effective dose for radiation protection purposes?
What unit is used to measure the effective dose for radiation protection purposes?
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Which of the following is a method to reduce personnel exposure in remote fluoroscopy?
Which of the following is a method to reduce personnel exposure in remote fluoroscopy?
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Which factor contributes to higher radiation exposure for interventional radiologists?
Which factor contributes to higher radiation exposure for interventional radiologists?
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What is the primary reason for monitoring extremity radiation for interventional radiologists?
What is the primary reason for monitoring extremity radiation for interventional radiologists?
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What is the maximum allowable whole-body radiation dose for an individual in a year?
What is the maximum allowable whole-body radiation dose for an individual in a year?
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Which of the following measures is NOT recommended during mobile radiography?
Which of the following measures is NOT recommended during mobile radiography?
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What does the Tissue Weighting Factor (Wt) account for?
What does the Tissue Weighting Factor (Wt) account for?
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What is the recommended action to take during fluoroscopy to minimize exposure?
What is the recommended action to take during fluoroscopy to minimize exposure?
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Which of the following organs has a lower annual dose limit compared to the whole-body limit?
Which of the following organs has a lower annual dose limit compared to the whole-body limit?
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For which of the following practices is standing behind a control booth NOT recommended?
For which of the following practices is standing behind a control booth NOT recommended?
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What is the minimum length of the exposure cord on a portable x-ray unit?
What is the minimum length of the exposure cord on a portable x-ray unit?
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Which factor affects the Effective Dose (E) directly?
Which factor affects the Effective Dose (E) directly?
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What is the cumulative effective dose limit for occupational exposure based on a person's age?
What is the cumulative effective dose limit for occupational exposure based on a person's age?
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Which tissues and organs have an equivalent dose limit of 500 mSv for occupational exposure?
Which tissues and organs have an equivalent dose limit of 500 mSv for occupational exposure?
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What is the annual effective dose limit for public exposure?
What is the annual effective dose limit for public exposure?
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For personnel working near a C-arm fluoroscope, what is the recommended occupational radiation dose limit?
For personnel working near a C-arm fluoroscope, what is the recommended occupational radiation dose limit?
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Which of the following groups is advised to wear an occupational radiation monitor?
Which of the following groups is advised to wear an occupational radiation monitor?
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What is the equivalent dose limit for the lens of the eye for education and training exposures?
What is the equivalent dose limit for the lens of the eye for education and training exposures?
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What is the total equivalent dose limit for an embryo-fetus during exposure?
What is the total equivalent dose limit for an embryo-fetus during exposure?
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What is the negligible individual dose limit set for radiation exposure annually?
What is the negligible individual dose limit set for radiation exposure annually?
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What is the primary rationale for using remote fluoroscopy?
What is the primary rationale for using remote fluoroscopy?
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Which unit is specifically used for measuring effective dose in occupational radiation exposure?
Which unit is specifically used for measuring effective dose in occupational radiation exposure?
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In interventional radiology, what factor primarily contributes to increased radiation exposure for personnel?
In interventional radiology, what factor primarily contributes to increased radiation exposure for personnel?
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What is the recommended dose limit for occupational radiation exposure per year?
What is the recommended dose limit for occupational radiation exposure per year?
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Which of the following measures can help reduce radiation exposure during fluoroscopy procedures?
Which of the following measures can help reduce radiation exposure during fluoroscopy procedures?
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What is the purpose of the Tissue Weighting Factor in calculating effective dose?
What is the purpose of the Tissue Weighting Factor in calculating effective dose?
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What is the maximum allowable whole-body radiation dose per year for occupational exposure?
What is the maximum allowable whole-body radiation dose per year for occupational exposure?
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During mobile radiography, which practice is NOT recommended to reduce occupational exposure?
During mobile radiography, which practice is NOT recommended to reduce occupational exposure?
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What is the purpose of a protective apron in fluoroscopy?
What is the purpose of a protective apron in fluoroscopy?
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What is the recommended distance for the exposure cord on a portable x-ray unit?
What is the recommended distance for the exposure cord on a portable x-ray unit?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice during fluoroscopy to minimize exposure?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice during fluoroscopy to minimize exposure?
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What is the highest dose limit for skin exposure per year?
What is the highest dose limit for skin exposure per year?
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Why should the primary beam never be directed towards the control booth barrier?
Why should the primary beam never be directed towards the control booth barrier?
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What is the maximum allowable effective dose for occupational exposure per year?
What is the maximum allowable effective dose for occupational exposure per year?
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What is the total equivalent dose limit for an embryo-fetus exposure within one month?
What is the total equivalent dose limit for an embryo-fetus exposure within one month?
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Which organ has a total equivalent dose limit of 150 mSv?
Which organ has a total equivalent dose limit of 150 mSv?
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For mobile radiology personnel, which set of exposure limits pertains to skin, hands, and feet?
For mobile radiology personnel, which set of exposure limits pertains to skin, hands, and feet?
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What is the cumulative dose limit formula for occupational exposure based on age?
What is the cumulative dose limit formula for occupational exposure based on age?
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What is the average exposure range for mobile radiology?
What is the average exposure range for mobile radiology?
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What is the negligible individual dose limit for radiation exposure per year?
What is the negligible individual dose limit for radiation exposure per year?
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Which personnel are required to wear an occupational radiation monitor during mobile radiology?
Which personnel are required to wear an occupational radiation monitor during mobile radiology?
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What is the average whole-body dose for radiologic personnel per year?
What is the average whole-body dose for radiologic personnel per year?
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Which of the following is true regarding mammography personnel exposure?
Which of the following is true regarding mammography personnel exposure?
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What percentage of radiologic personnel receive below the minimum detectable dose?
What percentage of radiologic personnel receive below the minimum detectable dose?
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In fluoroscopy, what does personnel exposure directly correlate with?
In fluoroscopy, what does personnel exposure directly correlate with?
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What unique feature does an x-ray tube over the table offer?
What unique feature does an x-ray tube over the table offer?
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How does computed tomography (CT) contribute to personnel exposures?
How does computed tomography (CT) contribute to personnel exposures?
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What is the allowable occupational exposure limit for general x-ray activity per year?
What is the allowable occupational exposure limit for general x-ray activity per year?
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What percentage of personnel receives an exposure of 50 mSv/yr or more?
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Study Notes
Radiologic Terrorism
- Emergency responders are the first line of defense in cases of radiologic terrorism.
- Radiologic Technologists are the first emergency responders.
- Tasks of emergency responders include preventing injuries and deaths, and providing medical care to victims.
- Rescue and medical emergencies should be addressed before radiologic concerns.
Radiologic Devices
- Radiation Exposure Device (RED): a sealed source of radioactive material that directly exposes people.
- Radiologic Dispersal Device (RDD): a bomb that disperses radioactive contamination over a wide area.
- Improvised Nuclear Device (IND): contains nuclear material that can produce a nuclear explosion (nuclear weapon).
- Radioactive contamination is rarely life-threatening.
Radiation Detection & Measurement Equipment
- Equipment for emergency responders: protective coveralls, shoe covers, protective respiratory devices, contaminated-to-clean step-off pad, radiation monitoring instruments.
- Radiation monitoring instruments should be readily available to the first responder.
- Instruments should be capable of measuring radiation exposure levels up to 50 Roentgens per hour (R/hr).
- Instruments should emit alarms at 10 milliRoentgens per hour (mR/hr), 10 R/hr and 50 R/hr.
Radiation Protection Guidance
- Inner boundaries: in areas with exposure rates of 10 R/hr.
- Outer boundaries: in areas with exposure rates exceeding 10 mR/hr.
- Exposure to radiation does not make an individual radioactive.
Minimize Time
- Keep exposure time to a minimum.
- Radiation dose is directly related to the duration of exposure.
- Exposure formula: Exposure = Exposure Rate x Exposure Time.
Fluoroscopic Footswitch
- Should be sequenced on-off, rather than continuous on, during examinations.
- This reduces patient and personnel exposure.
5-Minute Reset Timer
- Reminds the radiologist that a considerable amount of fluoroscopic time has elapsed.
Square Law
- Compensates for changes in source-to-object distance.
- Formula: I1 (Old Exposure) / I2 (New Exposure) = d1² (Old Distance Squared) / d2² (New Distance Squared).
X-ray Tube Target
- A point source of radiation.
Isoexposure Lines
- Lines that represent positions of equal radiation exposure in the fluoroscopy room.
- Exposure rate in normal position: 300 mR/hr.
- Exposure rate two steps back: 5 mR/hr.
Radiographic Protection Features
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Protective X-ray Tube Housing:
- Houses the x-ray tube to minimize leakage radiation.
- Leakage radiation must be under 100 mR/hr at 1 meter from the housing.
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Control Panel:
- Indicates exposure conditions like kVp and mA.
- Clearly shows when the x-ray tube is energized.
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Source-to-Image Receptor Distance Indicator (SID):
- Accurately measures the distance from x-ray tube to image receptor (within 2%).
- Uses tape measures or laser systems.
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Collimation:
- Consists of light-localized, variable-aperture rectangular collimators.
- Cones and diaphragms are used for specific examinations.
- The x-ray and light beams should align within 2% of the SID.
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Positive-Beam Limitation (PBL):
- Automatic collimation system that adjusts field size to the image receptor.
- Ensures accuracy within 2% of SID.
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Beam Alignment:
- Mechanisms to ensure proper alignment of x-ray beam and image receptor.
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Filtration:
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Total Filtration:
- 2.5 mm Al for operations above 70 kVp.
- 1.5 mm Al for operations between 50-70 kVp.
- 0.5 mm Al for operations below 50 kVp.
- Half Value Layer (HVL): measures filtration amount.
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Total Filtration:
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Mammography:
- Requires 30 μm Mo or 60 μm Rh total filtration.
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Reproducibility:
- Consistent radiation output from one exposure to the next.
- Variation allowed: less than 5%.
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Linearity:
- Ability to produce consistent radiation output for different mA and exposure time combinations.
- Maximum acceptable variation: 10%.
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Operator Shield:
- Technologists must wear protective apparel when in the exposure room during exposure.
- Exposure control should have a fixed switch, not a long cord.
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Mobile X-ray Imaging Systems:
- Lead apron should be assigned for protection.
- Exposure switch should be at least 2 meters from the x-ray tube during exposure.
Fluoroscopic Protection Features
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Source-to-Skin Distance (SSD):
- Increased SSD reduces entrance skin exposure (ESE).
- Stationary fluoroscopes: minimum 38 cm.
- Mobile fluoroscopes: less than 30 cm.
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Primary Protective Barrier:
- Fluoroscopic image receptor assembly serves as a primary protective barrier.
- Minimum 2 mm Pb equivalent.
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Cumulative Timer:
- Audible alarm after 5 minutes of fluoroscopic time.
- Encourages awareness of beam-on time.
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Dose Area Product (DAP):
- Reflects dose and tissue volume irradiated.
- Measured in R-cm2. Provides a better indicator of risk than dose alone.
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X-ray Beam Intensity:
- Table Top:
Protective X-ray Tube Housing
- It reduces leakage radiation.
- Leakage radiation must be less than 100 mR/hr at a distance of 1 m from the protective housing.
Control Panel
- It must indicate the condition of exposure.
- It must positively indicate when the x-ray tube is energized.
- It must have kVp & mA indicators.
- The x-ray beam on must be positively & clearly indicated to the radiologic technologist.
Source-to-Image Receptor Distance Indicator
- It must be provided with tools like a tape measure attached to the tube housing or lasers.
- The SID indicator must be accurate to within 2% of the indicated SID.
Beam Alignment
- Each radiographic tube should be provided with a mechanism to ensure proper alignment of the x-ray beam & the IR.
Filtration
- Total Filtration can include 2.5 mm Al (for operations above 70 kVp), 1.5 mm Al (for operations between 50-70 kVp), or 0.5 mm Al (for operations below 50 kVp).
- HVL measures filtration.
Mammography
- Total filtration for mammography is 30 μm Mo or 60 μm Rh.
Reproducibility
- The variation in x-ray intensity should not exceed 5%.
Linearity
- The maximum acceptable variation in linearity is 10% from one mA station to an adjacent mA station.
Collimation
- Light-localized, variable-aperture rectangular collimators should be provided.
- Cones & Diaphragms are used for special examinations.
- The x-ray beam & the light beam must coincide to within 2% of the SID.
Positive-Beam Limitation (PBL)
- Automatic, light-localized, variable-aperture collimators are used.
- The PBL must be accurate to within 2% of SID.
Operator Shield
- Exposure Switch: At least 2m from the x-ray tube during exposure.
- Lead Apron: Should be assigned.
Mobile X-ray Imaging System
- Exposure switch must be at least 2 m from the x-ray tube during exposure.
Fluoroscopic Protection Features
- Increased SSD reduces entrance skin exposure (ESE).
- Stationary Fluoroscopes: Not less than 38 cm SSD.
- Mobile Fluoroscopes: Less than 30 cm SSD.
Primary Protective Barrier
- Fluoroscopic IR Assembly:
- It serves as a primary protective barrier.
- It must be 2 mm Pb equivalent.
Cumulative Timer
- It produces an audible sound when the fluoroscopic time has exceeded 5 minutes.
- It's designed to ensure that the radiologist is aware of the relative beam-on time during each procedure.
Dose Area Product (DAP)
- It reflects not only the dose but also the volume of tissue irradiated.
- Expressed in: R-cm2.
- A better indicator of risk than dose.
- X-ray Beam Intensity Table Top:
- DAP has a greater value for larger irradiated volumes.
- DAP reflects the amount of radiation received by the patient.
- Dose measures the radiation absorbed by the patient.
Occupational Radiation Dose Management
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Occupational radiation exposure for nursing staff and other personnel in operating rooms and intensive care units is minimal, making occupational radiation monitors unnecessary
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The average annual occupational radiation exposure from Mobile Radiology is between 2 and 20 MeV.
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The average annual occupational radiation exposure for radiologic technologists, personnel who immobilize or hold patients, and personnel who regularly operate C-arm fluoroscopes is 50 mSv/yr.
Safety Guidelines
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For Mobile Radiography:
- Wear a protective apron
- Maintain maximum distance from the source
- Never direct the primary beam towards oneself or others
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For Fluoroscopy:
- Minimize x-ray beam-on time
- Step back from the table when not needed
- Use shielding, such as an apron, curtain, Bucky slot cover, and a radiologist
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For Radiography:
- Stand behind the control booth
- Never direct the primary beam towards the control booth barrier
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During Mobile and C-Arm Fluoroscopy:
- It is recommended to position the x-ray tube under the patient.
- The exposure cord on portable x-ray units should be at least 2 meters long!
Dose Limits
- Annual Dose Limit for a Worker: 50 mSv
- Lifetime Dose Limit for a Worker: 10 mSv × age
- Recommended Annual Public Exposure: 1 mSv
- Recommended Annual Embryo-Fetus Exposure: 5 mSv
- Recommended Annual Embryo-Fetus Exposure Per Month: 0.5 mSv
Interventional Radiology
- Occupational radiation exposure is higher for personnel in interventional radiology than in mobile radiography.
- Increased exposure is often due to longer fluoroscopic procedures and a lack of protective curtains.
- Occupational radiation doses for interventional radiologists are often monitored using dosimeters.
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