Radiation Protection chapters 1,2,3 exam 2024 with complete solutions

What form of radiation are X-rays? correct answersionizing When passing through matter, ionizing radiation produces what? correct answerspositively and negatively charged particles (ions) name three consequences of ionization in human cells correct answersfree radicals, creation of unstable electrons, creation of unstable atoms effective measures employed by radiation workers to safeguard patients, personnel, and the general public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation correct answersradiation protection effective radiation protection protocols are designed to minimize ___________ while producing optimal-quality___________. correct answersradiation exposure, diagnostic images damage to living tissue of animals and humans exposed to radiation correct answersbiologic effects If illness or injury occurs or when a specific imaging procedure for health screening purposes is prudent, can a patient elect to assume the relatively small risk of exposure to ionizing radiation to obtain essential diagnostic medical information? correct answersyes does the benefit of exposure out weigh any slight risk of inducing a radiogenic malignancy or genetic defect? correct answersyes the degree to which the diagnostic study accurately reveals the presence or absence of disease in a patient correct answersdiagnostic efficacy who is responsible for keeping the patients medical radiation exposure to the lowest level possible? correct answersthe radiographer and radiologist