Radiation Safety

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X-Rays are a type of — radiation

ionizing

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X Rays are highly penetrating but have low

LET

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what does LET stand for

linear energy transfer

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Risks are — and increased based on —- —- —- to radiation

CUMULATIVE, TOTAL LIFETIME EXPOSURE

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define Inverse square law of radiation intensity

The beam intensity at the image receptor is directly proportional to the exposure parameters mAs

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what ppe should be worn (5)

  1. 0.5mm lead gown

  2. thyroid protector

  3. gloves

  4. glasses

  5. dosimeter

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what is the dosimeter for

to allow monitoring of excessive exposure

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PPE only protects from

scatter radiation

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NO PART OF THE TECHNICIANS ANATOMY SHOULD BE PLACED IN …

THE PRIMARY BEAM