Radiological Risks of X-ray Imaging
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What is the result of X-rays modifying or splitting the chemical bonds within cells?

  • cell mutation
  • cell damage (correct)
  • _cell division
  • cell activation
  • What type of effect is associated with diagnostic radiography?

  • Stochastic effect (correct)
  • Radiation effect
  • Deterministic effect
  • Genetic effect
  • What is the principle guiding the use of ionising radiation in diagnostic radiography?

  • Minimum Ionising Radiation Dose (MIRD)
  • As Low As Reasonably Principled (ALARP) (correct)
  • As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)
  • As Low As Possible (ALAP)
  • What is the relationship between the dose of ionising radiation and the risks of stochastic effect?

    <p>The higher the dose, the higher the risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold required for deterministic effects to occur?

    <p>A specific threshold of ionising radiation dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of using the lowest possible dose of ionising radiation in diagnostic radiography?

    <p>To reduce the risks of stochastic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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