Which of the following statements are correct regarding the link between radiation dose and genetic effects?
1. The link has been demonstrated in human
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2. The link has been demonstrated in animal studies.
3. increased risk to humans cannot be predicted with respect to an individual. - 2 and 3 only
Which of the following changes in kilovoltage (KVP) will result in the greatest reduction of patient dose, when milliamperage-seconds (mAs) is adjusted to compensate for the dosage?
A.) Decrease kVp by 30%
B.) Decrease kVp by 15%
C.) Increase kVp by 15%
D.) Increase kVp by 30% - Increase kVp by 30%
Which of the following image receptor (IR) system speeds will result in the lowest patient dose?
A.) slower speed IR system
B.) Faster speed IR system
C.) It does not matter; the IR system speed does not affect the patient dose. - Faster speed IR system
What is the primary purpose of using gonad shields during radiography?
A.) Reduce the likelihood of genetic changes
B.) Reduce likelihood of somatic effects
C.) Protect patient modesty
D.) Demonstrate the location of the gonads in the image - Reduce the likelihood of genetic changes
Which one of the following are types of gonad shields?
1. Aperture
2. Contact
3. Shadow
A.) 1 and 2 only
B.) 1 and 3 only
C.) 2 and 3 only
D.) 1, 2, and 3 - 2 and 3 only
When should gonad shielding be used?
A.) for all patients
B.) For all procedures
C.) when the gonads are within 10 cm of the radiation field
D.) when the gonads are within 5 cm of the radiation field - when the gonads are within 5 cm of the radiation field
The greatest cause of unnecessary radiation to patients that can be controlled by the limited operator is:
A.) Patient condition
B.) Patient size
C.) Repeat exposure
D.) equipment malfunction - Repeat exposure
The limited operator can reduce repeat exposures by:
A.) Accepting marginal images
B.) Clearly instructing patients
C.) increasing the source-image receptor distance (SID)
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