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Radiation Effects

Patient Care in Radiography 8th Edition Chapter 3

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The product of dose in Grays(Gy) times the Weighting Factor(WF) is equal to the dose equivalent, which in the SI system is measured in units called: Sieverts(Si)
One centigray(cGy) is equal to: 1 rad
The laws of Bergonie and Tribondeau state that the sensitivity of cells to radiation injury depends upon four principle factors: Cell Age, Cell Comlexity, Rate of Replication, Rate of Energy Use By The Cell
Short-term, predictable radiation effects typically occur as a result of: High doses of radiation exposure, such as those received in radiation therapy
The term "radiation sickness" refers to: Short-Term Gastrointestinal Effects
The effective dose-equivalent limit for whole body occupational radiation exposure to nonpregnant radiation workers older that 18 years is: 5.0 rem Per Year
Long-term radiation effects that are apparently random, and that have no threshold amount of exposure that must be received in order for them to occur: Stochastic
Genes that are express in the individual are: Dominant
One type of personal radiation dosimeter: Optically Stimulated Luminescence(OSL)
When a pregnant patient requires abdominal of pelvic radiography, the decision to do a limited study and the determination of the exact limitations to be imposed are prerogatives of the: Radiologist
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