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IRRSP Exam Prep Questions 2023 Answered 100% Correct X-radiation is produced when a supply of *ANS* High speed electrons are introduced from the cathode and strike the anode within a vacuum sealed envelope What are the two basic types of ionizing radiation? *ANS* particulate and electromagnetic Wavelike radiation travels at? *ANS* at the speed of light without regard to pressure, temperature or magnetic fields Gamma rays travel in a wavelike motion at the speed of light, which is? *A...

Practice Test 2: IRRSP Questions and Answers 2023 Solved 100% An atom, group of atoms, molecules or particles that have acquired or are regarded as having a net electric charge. *ANS* Ion Atoms having the same number or protons but a different number on neutrons in the nuclei. Atoms with the same atomic number (the same chemical element) but different atomic weights. *ANS* Isotope Any source that disrupts the electrical balance of an atom and results in the production of ions. *ANS* Ion...

ASNT Final Exam (Multiple Choice) Already Passed 100% The Symbol R means: a. rem b. rad c. roentgen d. radiation *ANS* c. roentgen The acronym rad means: a. radiation absorbed dose b. roentgen absorbed dose c. roentgen acquired dose d. radiation at death *ANS* a. radiation absorbed dose The roentgen (R) exposure is measured in: a. tissue b. water c. a lab d. air *ANS* d. air The symbol mR means: a. milliroentgen b. microroentgen c. megaroentgen d. millirem *AN...

what is the annual effective dose limit for whole body exposure of a radiation worker? - answer-5 rem (50msv) page 157 what is the cumulative effective dose limit for a twenty-eight-year-old radiation worker in rem and msv - answer-280msv or 28 rem explain the Alara concept - answer-Alara stands for as low as reasonably achievable. it takes on the responsibility of minimizing the exposure to the patients and any other individuals involved in a radiographic procedure page 158 what are th...

HPA 310 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is population health? How is it different than the medical model? - ANS-Population health: examines & addresses broader factor (asks WHY) Medical model: "sickness care system", quick fix Population health determinants and examples: - ANS-Policymaking: taxes, safety standards Social & Physical: environment, exposure to crime, norms (Access) Health Services: availability, cost Individual Behavior: Diet, exercise, drugs & alcohol Biology & Geneti...