ARRT Test Prep 220 Questions and Answers 100% Verified

Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its ability to? - Correct Answer Ionize Describe the damage potential of ionization? - Correct Answer Chain reaction in the human body that may eventually cause biologic damage. X-rays are from the Electric Magnetic Spectrum or radiation energy and is considered harmful in high energy ranges. What is the most likely potential hazard working with diagnostic radiology? - Correct Answer Carcinogenesis - Stochastic/Non-Threshold Effect .1 Rem = ? Seivert - Correct Answer 1 Sievert 0.1 Gray = ? Rad - Correct Answer 10 Rad 1 Gray = ? Rad - Correct Answer 100 Rad What is Aplastic Anemia? When dose it occur? - Correct Answer All types of blood cells: Red & White 25 Rads A decrease in blood count is the earliest response seen to dose radiation. It can occur at dosease as low as? - Correct Answer 25 Rads or .25 Gray What is Cataractogenesis? - Correct Answer Process of Cataract Formation Cataractogenesis occurs after acute or chronic exposures of how many Rads? - Correct Answer 200 Rads, 2 Gray Skin Eyrythemia (Skin Redning) occurs above? - Correct Answer Above 200 Rad, 2 Gray Temporary Sterility occurs in the adult male at acute doses of how many Rads? - Correct Answer 250 Rads, 2.5 Gray Pregnant radiographer should? (3) - Correct Answer Always practice TDS Has legal right for re-assignment of duty Never confuse collar badge with waist badge Monthly dosimetry reports is based on what? - Correct Answer OCCUPATIONAL exposures only.