VIII.3. Nuclear Medicine: Diagnosis and Therapy (LO 9)

1) Who is responsible for ensuring that a patient is not discharged until the radionuclide activity is at a safe level?

• A) Radiological medical practitioner

• B) Medical physicist or radiation protection officer

• C) Nurse on duty

• D) Hospital administrator

2) Which of the following groups is NOT considered at risk of exposure after a patient is released from radiopharmaceutical therapy?

• A) Hospital staff

• B) Family members

• C) Public transport passengers

• D) Co-workers

3) In what scenario would a higher effective dose in a single year be acceptable for public exposure?

• A) Under no circumstances

• B) If the average effective dose over five consecutive years does not exceed 1 mSv per year

• C) If the patient signs a waiver

• D) Only in case of a national emergency

4) What dose constraint is commonly used for adult carers or comforters during the care of a patient who has undergone radiopharmaceutical therapy?

• A) 1 mSv

• B) 5 mSv

• C) 15 mSv

• D) 50 mSv

5) What should be taken into consideration before releasing a patient after radiopharmaceutical therapy?

• A) The cost of the therapy

• B) The patient's insurance coverage

• C) The patient’s living conditions and potential exposure to others

• D) The patient's preference for staying longer in the hospital

6) What is the effective dose limit for the general public per year according to the provided document?

• A) 0.3 mSv

• B) 1 mSv

• C) 5 mSv

• D) 50 mSv