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chapter 1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| when are the patients more likely to overcome any radiation phobia and be willing to assume a small risk of possible bio damage? | when benefits outweigh the risks |
| what are consequences of ionization in the human cell? | unstable atoms, free electrons, free radicals, and molecules detrimental to cell |
| What does ALARA stand for? | As Low As Reasponably Achievable |
| 3 cardinal rules of radiation protection | Shielding ,time ,and distance |
| when is medical radiation considered unnecessary | when the exam does not benefit a person in terms of diagnostic purposes |
| what is the TRACE program do | formulates new policies and procedures to promote safety and implement of patient and community education. technologic enhancements |
| What is the Bert method used for | to ease patients fear of xrays in comparrison to natural radiation |
| what is orp synonomous with? | ALARA |
| what is a special form of radiation that is capable of creating electrically charged particles by removing orbital electrons from the atom of the material with which it interacts? | ionizing |
| The millisievert (mSv) is equal to _____ of 1 sievert. | 1/1000 |