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What are the three parts of an atom?
The nucleus of an atom has positive and neutral particles with outer particles to balance the nucleus total charge.
The chemical properties of an atom is determined by:
See Lesson 2-1, slide 4 or answer.
Which of the following is non-ionization?
See Lesson 2-4, slide 4 for answer.
A stable atom is?
See Lesson 2, Slide 8
The four types of radiation are:
See Lesson 2-1, slide 12 for answer.
Which of the following statements is most true about the characteristics of gamma rays:
See Lesson 2-1, slide 19 for answer.
Radioactive half-life is:
See Lesson 2, Slide 9
The two types of radiation dose relative to the amount of time over which it is received are:
See Lesson 2, Slide 67
If an individual enters and remains in a radiation field of 0.5 mRem/hr, what will his/her dose be after 8 hours?
See Lesson 2, Slides 41 & 42
Which type of cells are the most sensitive to radiation?
See Lesson 2, Slide 65
Acute radiation exposure will produce slight blood changes at a dose of approximately?
See Lesson 2, Slide 69
See Lesson 2, Slides 74 & 78
What are the three main ALARA methods workers should use to reduce radiation exposure?
See Lesson 2, Slide 80
Those responsible for maintaining radiation safety in the workplace are?
See Lesson 2, Slide 105
What radiological unit is used for measuring absorbed dose?
What radiological unit is used for measuring exposure?
See Lesson 2-2, slide 31 for answer.
What radiological unit is used to measure Equivalent or Effective doses?
See Lesson 2-2, slide 31 for answer.
Where does background radiation come from? Identify the most correct response.
See Lesson 2, Slide 47
Radon is calculated to be the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer.
See Lesson 2, Slide 50
What is the whole body dose limit for occupational workers set by 10 CFR 20.1201?
See Lesson 2-4, slide 70 for answer.
What is the dose limit for a declared pregnant worker during the gestation period?
See Lesson 2, Slide 77
What is the dose limit for visitors and members of the public? Check all correct responses.
See Lesson 2-4, slide 78 for answer.
Who should be monitored?
See Lesson 2-8, slide 88 for answer.
The Inverse Square Law states that radiation intensity does what with increases in distance?
See Spotlight – Inverse Square Law, slides 5 & 6 for answer.
What does the acronym ALARA mean?
See Lesson 2, Slide 79
When should you report a missing dosimeter?
See Lesson 2, Slide 93
The key advantage of a direct reading dosimeter is:
Lesson 2, slide 92
Where should dosimeters be worn on the body?
See Lesson 2, Slide 93
How many rems of exposure will cause immediate incapacity and death within one week?
See Lesson 2, Slide 69
Is acute exposure:
See Lesson 2, Slide 67
Are X-rays ionizing or non-ionizing radiation?
See Lesson 2, Slide 21
Which type of atom emits radiation?
See Lesson 2, Slide 8
The structure of the helium atom has:
See Lesson 2, Slide 3
Which one of the following are not part of ALARA?
Lesson 2, slide 80
Less radiation exposure time results in:
Lesson 2, slide 81
How many radiation survey meters are you required to have onsite at all times?
See Radiation Survey Meter Requirements, Slide 2
Which material offer greater shielding protection to gamma/x-rays?
See Lesson 2, Slide 86
See Lesson 2, Slide 4
See Lesson 2, slide 69