Intro To Rad.

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2.08x10^9 ionization in 1cc of air - is measured in what?

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Roentgen

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2.58x10^-4 Coulomb /kg - is measured in what?

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Roentgen

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3.7x10^10 Becquerel - is measured in what?

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Curie

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A lead apron used as a shield during fluoroscopic procedures should

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have 5 mm lead equivalent & cover 75-80% of the radiographers active bone marrow

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A person who receives a whole body dose of between 10-100 Gy and dies
within 3-5 days with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and fever, has
experienced

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Gastro-Intestinal Syndrome

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a radiation dosimeter should be worn by an occupationally exposed person when...

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they are at work - ONLY

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According the NCPR, the cumulative lifetime dose for a radiographer is ____
times the age of the radiographer

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1 rem (10mSv)

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ALARA

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As Low As Reasonably Achievable

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Atomic # of lead

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82

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describe mammography

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imaging of breast tissue - non ionizing radiation

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Describe MRI

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uses a strong magnetic field and radiowaves along with a computer to generate sectional images of patient anatomy

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describe nuclear medicine

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non ionizing radiation but uses radioactive sustances along with PET scans to create images of body structures

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describe nuclear medicine

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uses radioactive isotopes to image patients organs

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describe Pediatrician

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physician who specializes in treating diseases of children

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describe radiation therapy

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ionizing radiation of high eV - reduces the size of tumors

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Describe the characteristics of x-rays

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Travel at the speed of light; are within the electromagnetic spectrum

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Describe the steps in the ethical problem solving process

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identify the problem, developing alternative solutions, and _____

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Describe the term Res Ipsa Loquitor

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thing speaks for itself; medical negligence - plaintiff did not contribute to his own injury

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Describe the term Respondeat superior

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let the superior respond - physician/employer may be liable for wrongful acts of employees

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Doing no harm - is an example of what ethical practice?

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nonmalifecence

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Energy of the scatter produced is too low to reach film - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Coherent (thompson scatter)

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genetic effects can occur if radiation damages the...

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chromosomes

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Gray - is measured in what?

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Rad

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If a patient decides to stop the treatment (during the exam) what should you do??

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Stop the procedure as soon as it is safe to do so

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if a patient signed a consent form at the reception desk - will it be enough for an invasive exam in the rad. dept.?

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no!

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If an accident occurs the Tech should always remember to...

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fully document the incident

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if you touch or perform a procedure without the patients permission - what is this called?

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battery

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if you x-ray the wrong patient that is an example of...

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battery

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In order for the patient to make an educated decision about their health care what things do they need?

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Cost of procedure, How it is performed, who will perform it, alternative procedures that are available

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in the event of a lawsuit - what would be referenced in order to determine if the RT's actions were prudent?

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Hospital policies and procedures & ASRT practice standards

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Incoming photon has energy of at least 1.02 MeV - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Pair Production

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individual imaging professionals receive their certifications after examination given by the...

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ARRT

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Keeping your promises is an example of what ethical practice?

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Fedelity

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legal document that outline the wishes of the patient and gives medical decisions for them...

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An Advanced directive

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Legal theory that shifts the burden of proof from the patient to the defendent is called...

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Res ipsa loquitor

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Measures quantity of radioactive material - is measured in what?

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Curie

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Name the criteria in the professional practice standards

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Clinical performance, Quality performance, Professional performance, Good moral character

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NCRP recommended annual dose limit - CT technologist

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50 mSv (5 rem)

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NCRP recommended annual dose limit - Fetus (9 mo. gestation)

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5 mSv (.5mSv)

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NCRP recommended annual dose limit - General public

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1 mSv

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NCRP recommended annual dose limit - Radiographer's lens of the eye

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150 mSv (15rem)

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NCRP recommended annual dose limit - Student radiographer

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1 msv

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patient has the right to decide matters of TX - is an example of....

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Autonomy

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Photon ejects a K shell electron

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Photoelectric

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Radiation Absorbed Dose - is measured in what?

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Rad

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Radiation equivalent man - is measured in what?

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Rem

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radiologic technology was born on which date?

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Nov. 8th, 1895

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reproductive cells of an organism are

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germ cells

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respecting the patient's individuality is an example of ....

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Autonomy

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Responsible for image formation - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Photoelectric Effect

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Result in increased image fog - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Compton

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Results in emission of nuclear fragments - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Photodisintergration

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Sievert - - is measured in what?

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Rem

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Significant source of dose for radiographers - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Compton

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T/F Dose is directly related to the square of the distance

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False

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T/F Dose is inversely related to the square of the distance

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True

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T/F increasing distance from the source is the most effective method of protection for radiographers

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True

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T/F JRCERT limits student workload for clinicals and academic courses to no more than 40 hours per week

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True

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T/F JRCERT requires a min. # of clinical hours to be completed by all students

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False

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T/F JRCERT requires the program to provide a curriculum that promotes professional values and critical thinking

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True

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T/F one of the goals of JRCERT is the protection of both students and the general public

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True

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T/F Radiation Safety standards address appropriate student supervision

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True

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T/F Roentgen became wealthy from the $$ he earned from patents on his discovery

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False

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T/F Roentgen was awarded the nobel prize for physics in 1901

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True

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T/F the ARRT requires payment of appropriate fees for renewal of registration

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True

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T/F the ARRT requires proof of completion of 24 CEU per 2-year period

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True

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T/F The Standards require that all program faculty possess at least a masters degree

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False

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T/F The Standards requires new clinical education centers to be reported and approved by JRCERT

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True

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Telling the truth is an example of what ethical practice?

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Veracity

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The agency currently responsible for granting accreditation status to Rad. Sci. programs is...

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JRC

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The Cardinal Rules of Radiation protection include

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distance, time, shielding

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Result in increased image fog - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Compton

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Results in emission of nuclear fragments - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Photodisintergration

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Sievert - - is measured in what?

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Rem

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Significant source of dose for radiographers - is what type of interaction with matter?

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Compton

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T/F Dose is directly related to the square of the distance

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False

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T/F Dose is inversely related to the square of the distance

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True

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T/F increasing distance from the source is the most effective method of protection for radiographers

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True

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T/F JRCERT limits student workload for clinicals and academic courses to no more than 40 hours per week

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True

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T/F JRCERT requires a min. # of clinical hours to be completed by all students

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False

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T/F JRCERT requires the program to provide a curriculum that promotes professional values and critical thinking

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True

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T/F one of the goals of JRCERT is the protection of both students and the general public

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True

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T/F Radiation Safety standards address appropriate student supervision

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True

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T/F Roentgen became wealthy from the $$ he earned from patents on his discovery

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False

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T/F Roentgen was awarded the nobel prize for physics in 1901

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True

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T/F the ARRT requires payment of appropriate fees for renewal of registration

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True

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T/F the ARRT requires proof of completion of 24 CEU per 2-year period

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True

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T/F The Standards require that all program faculty possess at least a masters degree

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False

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T/F The Standards requires new clinical education centers to be reported and approved by JRCERT

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True

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Telling the truth is an example of what ethical practice?

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Veracity

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The agency currently responsible for granting accreditation status to Rad. Sci. programs is...

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JRC

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The Cardinal Rules of Radiation protection include

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distance, time, shielding

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the ethical theory, which implies that the outcome justifies the means is called....

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consequentialism

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The greatest source of human produced background radiation exposure is

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Medical X-Rays

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The Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau states that cells are radiosensitive if they are:

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high mitotic & undifferentiated

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The physician who oversees and directs cancer treatments is a....

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Radiation Oncologist

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The radiation protection concept ALARA applies to which population?

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RT's, Cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, Student RT's, Everyone!

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The three consequences of irradiation of DNA include all of the following
except:

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Production of Free Radicals

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To properly monitor a pregnant radiographer, the fetal monitor should be
placed

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under the lead; at the level of the waist

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Treating all patients with fairness - is an example of what ethical practice?

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justice

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Unit of dose equivalent

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Rem

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Unit of electricity - is measured in what?

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eV

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Unit of dose equivalent

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Rem

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unit of radioactivity - is measured in what?

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Curie

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what are possible long term effects of ionizing radiation

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life span shortening, malignant tumors, leukemia

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What does a Radiation Therapist do?

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a person who administers radiation treatments to patients according to the prescription and instructions of a radiation oncologist

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What does the ARRT do?

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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; certifies RT's & publishes list of registrants

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What is an example of an unintentional tort?

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negligence

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What is an example of False imprisonment?

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restraints without consent

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what is Assault?

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Threat

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what is battery?

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touches patient with no permission - even if no injury; performing exam on wrong patient; moving patient roughly

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What is not an acceptable excuse for patient imprisonment?

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Need for motionless radiographs

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What is the ASRT

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists

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What is the purpose of including a control badge when transporting dosimeters between the vendor and the organization?

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to detect background radiation exposure

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What is used to establish acceptable performance levels for medical negligence?

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Radiography Practice Standards & the individual's job description

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What structure is considered the ÒtargetÓ in human cell?

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DNA

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what type of dosimeter can be used up to 3 months at a time

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TLD

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When damage occurs by the ÒindirectÓ effect, the radiation has interacted with the

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Water Molecule

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which cell is least sensitive to radiation? muscle cells or nerve cells

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nerve

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Which of the following produces scatter radiation that exits the patient and
may fog the radiograph?

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Compton Interaction

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Which of the following radiation monitoring devices utilizes lithium fluoride
crystals?

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thermo-luminescent dosimeter (TLD)

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Which radiation monitor is the most popular and least expensive

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film badges

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which units of measurement take the type of radiation into consideration

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Rem

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Who is credited with the early research that led to the development of intensifying screens?

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Thomas Edison

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Whole body radiation, delivered in a matter of seconds to minutes, produces a
clinical symptoms pattern known as

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Acute Radiation Syndrome

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What is the AERS

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?