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Radiation Protection Matching
Medical x-rays, nuclear medicine procedures, and consumer products such as televisions and tobacco products, are all examples of what?
Man-made sources of radiation
The quality factor for alpha particles
20
True or False: Alpha particles and neutrons have a greater biological effect than x-rays.
True
True or False: Gieger counters can only detect the presence of radiation in the area, but cannot quantify the amount of dose in the area.
True
Primary Beam Use Factor
The fraction of time of use the beam will be aimed at the wall
Erythema, epilation, cataract formation, and infertility are all examples of what type of effect?
Nonstochastic effects
Therapy rooms can exceed 1 mSv in 1 hour. Therefore, the room must have a warning sign that says what?
“Caution, High Radiation Area”
Beam-on light indicators are required on what three areas?
On the control panel, at the entrance door, and on the treatment unit.
The two types of Gas-Filled Detectors
Ionization Chambers and Geiger-Muller (G-M) detectors.
The SI unit for dose equivalent
Sievert (Sv)
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