6.6Understanding Radiation Sickness and Acute Radiation Syndrome

What is the correct term for what is commonly known as radiation sickness?

• Chronic Radiation Syndrome

• Acute Radiation Syndrome

• Ionizing Radiation Disorder

• Radiation Poisoning

What can cause ARS?

• Exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation

• Being near someone with ARS

• Exposure to non-ionizing radiation

• Long-term exposure to low levels of radiation

What is a gray a measure of?

• The duration of radiation exposure

• The level of radiation emitted by a source

• The energy absorbed per kilogram of weight

• The intensity of radiation in an area

During which stage of ARS might a person feel generally healthy?

• Prodromal stage

• Recovery stage

• Latent stage

• Manifest illness stage

Can ARS be transmitted from one person to another by physical contact?

• No, it is not contagious

• Only in severe cases

• Yes, but only through blood transfusion

• Yes, always

What is NOT a symptom of the manifest illness stage of ARS?

• Dry, itchy skin

• Internal bleeding

• Severe diarrhea

• Increased energy levels

What is the primary purpose of iodine tablets in radiation treatment?

• To cure ARS

• To protect the thyroid from radiation

• To eliminate all radiation from the body

• To treat damaged skin

What does the thyroid use iodine to produce?

• White blood cells

• Thyroid hormones

• Blood platelets

• Serotonin

What is the role of cytokine therapy in treating ARS?

• To prevent radiation from spreading

• To repair damaged DNA

• To stimulate white blood cell production

• To protect the thyroid gland

Why are ARS cases considered rare?

• Because radiation is easy to block

• Because nuclear disasters are uncommon

• Because it requires specific conditions to occur

• Because ARS is easy to treat