Personnel Radiation Protection

The principle stochastic effects of long term, low radiation doses include:

1.Leukemia

2.Cancer

3.Genetic effects

• (A)1 only

• (A) 1 & 2 only

• (A)2 and 3 only

• (A)1, 2, and 3

Each time an x-ray photon scatters, its intensity at 1 m from the scattering object is what fraction of its original intensity?

• 1/10

• 1/100

• 1/500

• 1/1000

The purpose of filters in personal radiation monitors is to:

• A. Eliminate harmful rays

• B. Measure radiation quality

• C. Prevent exposure from alpha particles

• D. Support the film contained within

Which of the following crystals are used in and optically luminescent dosimetry system?

• A. Silver Bromide

• B. Aluminum Oxide

• C. Lithium Fluoride

• D. Ferrous Sulfate

What is the established monthly fetal dose-limit guideline for pregnant radiographers?

• A. 0.5 mSv

• B. 5 mSv

• C. 50 mSv

• D. 100 mSv