ARRT BOARD Radiation safety Exam Questions and Answers |100% Pass
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ARRT BOARD Radiation safety Exam
Questions and Answers |100% Pass
Discuss what is meant by ALARA - Answer--ALARA Stands for as low as reasonably achievable
-it is aimed at reducing radiation exposure and individuals who work routinely with radiation
Define the three units of measurement for rad...
- individuals who wear devices on fingers such as nuclear med techs should not have the device facing
away from the palm
-finger badges should be worn so they are facing the radioactive material while injection is being
performed
What type of event is reportable to the NRC - Answer✔✔--I 131 to the wrong patient
-administer doses that exceed 20% of the total prescribe dose
- single therapeutic dose
that varies by more than 20% from the written directive or a weekly therapeutic dose to varies by more
than 30% from the written directive
Discussed the methods for determining if an area is contaminated - Answer✔✔--An area survey should
be performed daily to check for radio active contamination in areas were radiopharmaceuticals are
assayed, prepared, and administered
-an area survey should be performed on a weekly basis in all areas where radiopharmaceuticals are
stored and where radioactive waste is placed for decay
-A wipe test should be performed on a weekly basis in all areas were radioactive materials are prepared
administered or stored
Explain the proper methods for disposal of radioactive waste - Answer✔✔-Radioactive patient urine and
feces can be legally disposed of by releasing them into the sewer
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