IHS Test 2 - Radiation Principles and Hazards

Question 1 of 19

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Radiation exposure is measured in (use abbreviation).

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Question 2 of 19

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Which of the following is NOT a source of non-ionizing radiation?

Select one of the following:

Visible light
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Electromagnetic
Ultrasound

Explanation

Question 3 of 19

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Which of the following is not an example of ionizing radiation?

Select one of the following:

Magnetic resonance imaging
Particulate
Electromagnetic

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Question 4 of 19

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Frequency and wavelength are ( inversely, proportionally ) related.

The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.

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Question 5 of 19

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Select the description as being for particulate ionizing radiation for a or b.

( a particles, b particles ) lose energy quickly

( a particles, b particles ) have a longer range than other particle types

( a particles, b particles ) examples include positron emission tomography scanning

( a particles, b particles ) examples include Strontium 90 used in radiation therapy for eye cancer

( a particles, b particles ) can be stopped by piece of tissue paper or dead skin

( a particles, b particles ) can be stopped by thin sheet of plastic, aluminum, or span of air

( a particles, b particles ) isn't very hazardous from external exposure

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Question 6 of 19

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's two primary types are y rays and x rays. It travels at the speed of light and behaves like a wave and a particle.

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Question 7 of 19

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❌ are artificially produced

❌ are emitted from nucleus during radioactive decay

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X rays

Y rays

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Question 8 of 19

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are given off in radioactive decay accompanying alpha and beta particles.

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Question 9 of 19

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Which of the following isn't a medical use for gamma rays?

Select one of the following:

Positron emission tomography scanning
Cardiac scans with radio tracer technetium
Pulmonary V/Q scans
Thyroid uptake of iodine 123

Explanation

Question 10 of 19

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The inverse square law applies to:

Select one of the following:

Gamma rays
X-rays
Y-rays
B-particles

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Question 11 of 19

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The maximum yearly occupational exposure is no more than what number of REM/year?

Select one of the following:

3
4
5
6

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Question 12 of 19

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Radiation exposure should be As low as reasonably achievable ().

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Question 13 of 19

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What is the recommended distance away from a patient during an X-ray?

Select one of the following:

2 feet
3 feet
4 feet
5 feet

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Question 14 of 19

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stands for: light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.

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Question 15 of 19

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Name the three ways (alpha order) that Laser light is different from visible light:

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Question 16 of 19

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are the greatest risk for OR personnel.

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Question 17 of 19

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Match the eye shield color with the laser type:
CO2 lasers : ❌
ND:YAG lasers: ❌
KTP lasers: ❌
Argon lasers: ❌

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Clear

Green

Orange-red

Orange

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Question 18 of 19

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A pregnant anesthesia provider shouldn't be exposed to which radiation type?

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Question 19 of 19

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The most significant injury risk in the MRI suite is:

Select one of the following:

Hearing damage
Thermal injury
Effect of magnet on ferrous objects
Eye damage

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Quiz on IHS Test 2 - Radiation Principles and Hazards, created by Rachel Nall on 02/07/2016.

IHS Test 2 - Radiation Principles and Hazards

Question 1 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Radiation exposure is measured in (use abbreviation).

Explanation

Question 2 of 19

Which of the following is NOT a source of non-ionizing radiation?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 19

Which of the following is not an example of ionizing radiation?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 19

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportionally( inversely, proportionally ) related. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.

Explanation

Question 5 of 19

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 6 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

's two primary types are y rays and x rays. It travels at the speed of light and behaves like a wave and a particle.

Explanation

Question 7 of 19

❌ are artificially produced ❌ are emitted from nucleus during radioactive decay

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 8 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

are given off in radioactive decay accompanying alpha and beta particles.

Explanation

Question 9 of 19

Which of the following isn't a medical use for gamma rays?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 19

The inverse square law applies to:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 19

The maximum yearly occupational exposure is no more than what number of REM/year?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Radiation exposure should be As low as reasonably achievable ().

Explanation

Question 13 of 19

What is the recommended distance away from a patient during an X-ray?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

stands for: light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.

Explanation

Question 15 of 19

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Name the three ways (alpha order) that Laser light is different from visible light:

Explanation

Question 16 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

are the greatest risk for OR personnel.

Explanation

Question 17 of 19

Match the eye shield color with the laser type: CO2 lasers : ❌ ND:YAG lasers: ❌ KTP lasers: ❌ Argon lasers: ❌

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 18 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A pregnant anesthesia provider shouldn't be exposed to which radiation type?

Explanation

Question 19 of 19

The most significant injury risk in the MRI suite is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Frequency and wavelength are ( inversely, proportionally ) related.

The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.

❌ are artificially produced

❌ are emitted from nucleus during radioactive decay

Match the eye shield color with the laser type:
CO2 lasers : ❌
ND:YAG lasers: ❌
KTP lasers: ❌
Argon lasers: ❌