radiation that produces positively and negatively charged particles (ions) when passing through matter.

Invisible  Varying degree of penetration  Cannot be deflected, therefore, electrically neutral  Cannot be focused with a lens Travel in straight lines at the speed of light  Produce charged particles and can cause fluorescence

Team Concept in the Medical Field

Team approach to patient care  Team includes many allied health professionals.  Communication is very important.

Control of “Radiant Energy”

Use knowledge of radiation-induced hazards that have been gained over many years  Employ effective methods to eliminate those hazards

Goals of Radiation Protection

 Protect persons from both short-term and long- term effects of radiation

Concept of Radiation Protection

Ongoing responsibility of diagnostic imaging professionals to ensure radiation safety during all medical radiation procedures  Obligation is fulfilled by adhering to an established radiation protection program

Effective measures employed by radiation workers to safeguard patients, personnel, and the general public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation.

amount of radiation produced in air when ionizing radiation is present.

the amount of energy that is deposited in a material per unit mass of the material

a quantity that is a measure of general harm in humans

The degree to which the diagnostic study accurately reveals the presence or absence of disease in the patient

As Low as Reasonably Achievable Principle

The three basic principles of radiation protection

Time  Distance  Shielding

Risk (in general terms)

The probability of injury, ailment, or death resulting from an activity

Risk (in the medical industry) with reference to the radiation sciences

 The possibility of inducing a radiogenic cancer or genetic defect after irradiation

Willingness to accept risk

Perception that the potential benefit to be obtained is greater than the risk involved.

Background Equivalent Radiation Time (BERT)

A method that can be used to improve understanding and reduce fear and anxiety for the patient.

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Week 3 Assignment

Week 3 Assignment: Study Stack Exam Review

Question	Answer
What Are X-rays?	A form of ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation	radiation that produces positively and negatively charged particles (ions) when passing through matter.
Properties of X-rays	Invisible  Varying degree of penetration  Cannot be deflected, therefore, electrically neutral  Cannot be focused with a lens Travel in straight lines at the speed of light  Produce charged particles and can cause fluorescence
Team Concept in the Medical Field	Team approach to patient care  Team includes many allied health professionals.  Communication is very important.
Control of “Radiant Energy”	Use knowledge of radiation-induced hazards that have been gained over many years  Employ effective methods to eliminate those hazards
Goals of Radiation Protection	 Protect persons from both short-term and long- term effects of radiation
Concept of Radiation Protection	Ongoing responsibility of diagnostic imaging professionals to ensure radiation safety during all medical radiation procedures  Obligation is fulfilled by adhering to an established radiation protection program
Radiation Protection	Effective measures employed by radiation workers to safeguard patients, personnel, and the general public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation.
Exposure	amount of radiation produced in air when ionizing radiation is present.
Absorbed dose	the amount of energy that is deposited in a material per unit mass of the material
Effective dose	a quantity that is a measure of general harm in humans
Diagnostic Efficacy	The degree to which the diagnostic study accurately reveals the presence or absence of disease in the patient
ALARA	As Low as Reasonably Achievable Principle
The three basic principles of radiation protection	Time  Distance  Shielding
Risk (in general terms)	The probability of injury, ailment, or death resulting from an activity
Risk (in the medical industry) with reference to the radiation sciences	 The possibility of inducing a radiogenic cancer or genetic defect after irradiation
Willingness to accept risk	Perception that the potential benefit to be obtained is greater than the risk involved.
Background Equivalent Radiation Time (BERT)	A method that can be used to improve understanding and reduce fear and anxiety for the patient.

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