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ARRT registry review covering radiation protection

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show Electromagnetic; Pg. 225  
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show hertz (Hz); Pg. 225  
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show Naturally occurring sources; Pg. 226  
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show 70-90%; Pg. 227  
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T/F: The energy of the characteristic ray is equal to the difference in energy between the K and L shells.   show
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show False; high atomic number and low-energy photons; Pg. 228  
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show fog/personnel; Pg. 229  
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show Dose-responce curves; Pg. 230  
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T/F: A nonthreshold curve has no safe dose.   show
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What kind of risks are characterized by nonlinear dose responses and are associated with a threshold (safe) dose below which no effect is observed?   show
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The Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau stated that which 3 kinds of tissues or cells are particularly radiosensitive?   show
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show False; low LET radiation; Pg. 234  
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show Direct effect; Pg. 234  
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What kind of effect takes place when ionization takes place away from the DNA molecule, in cellular water?   show
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show The first 10 days following onset of the menses is the safest time to schedule elective procedures of the abdomen/pelvis.; Pg. 238  
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What kind of effects of radiation are those that affect the irradiated body itself?   show
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show Beam restriction; Pg. 250  
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T/F: Inherent filtration tends to decrease as the x-ray tube ages.   show
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show Flat contact, shadow, and contour (shaped) contact; Pg. 255  
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T/F: Repeat exposures contribute to a significant increase in unnecessary patient exposure.   show
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show 5%; Pg. 262  
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When testing linearity, any variation in output intensity must not exceed ___%.   show
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show The patient; Pg. 269  
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show Time, distance and shielding; Pg. 269  
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The intensity of scattered radiation 1m from the patient is approximately ___% of the intensity of the primary beam.   show
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show 0.25mm; Pg. 271  
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What does it mean that lead aprons, lead gloves, and other apparel are secondary barriers?   show
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The gestational dose limit to the fetus during the gestation period must not exceed 500 mrem. What is this amount in mSv?   show
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show Roentgen; Pg. 281  
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show Radiation weighting factor (Wr); Pg. 282  
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What kind of monitoring device contains a thin layer of aluminum oxide (Al2O3)?   show
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show Film Badge; Pg. 284  
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show Thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD); Pg. 285  
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show Pocket dosimeter; Pg. 285  
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A pregnant radiographer's gestational exposure to the fetus must not exceed ___ rem.   show
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