IMAG 2126 Chapter 39 Patient Radiation Dose Management

Front

The management of _______ is crucial for patient safety in medical imaging.

Back

Radiation Dose

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way that patient radiation dose can be reported?
Dose area product, Entrance skin dose, Effective dose, Radiation color index

Back

Radiation color index

Front

The ALARA principle stands for 'As Low As Reasonably ______'.

Back

Achievable

Front

What is the ESE for mammography?

Back

8 mGy/view

Front

The glandular dose (Dg) in mammography is approximately what percentage of the ESE?

Back

15%

Front

Routine screenings are limited to __ positions.

Back

2

Front

Fill in the blank: The total glandular dose (Dg) for a mammography procedure is ___ mGy_t.

Back

3

Front

Which of the following is a method to reduce unnecessary patient radiation dose?
Options:
Increase exams
Communicate with your patient
Ignore shielding
Use low kV, high mAs

Back

Communicate with your patient

Front

Which of the following is an example of an unnecessary examination? A) Screening chest x-rays for TB, B) Blood pressure check, C) Diabetes screening, D) Vision test

Back

Screening chest x-rays for TB

Front

What is one of the main reasons for repeat examinations due to technologist error? Options: Proper positioning, Improper positioning, Correct exam, Accurate technique.

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Improper positioning