ARRT Test Prep exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

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