week 5 radiation protection

what is the most effective method of reducing a pt's exposure to x-radiation?

what is the fastest film speed?
how much more exposure does it reduce than e-speed?

what setting of kVp keeps the pt exposure to a minimum?

all retakes must be ______

is proper film handling necessary to produce diagnostic radiographs?

does proper film processing eliminate exposure to x-radiation?

operator protection guidelines = operator must avoid the _______ beam

you should stand 6 feet away and _________ to the primary beam

is it ever ok to hold the film or tubehead for the patient?

you should stand behind a __________ ___________ when taking a radiograph

what is leakage radiation?

where is the film badge worn?
it should never be worn when?

when was the standardized performance of x-ray equipment?
when was the equipment usage and certification rule applied?

what is the MPD?

how much radiation can an occupational employer recieve/year?
non-occupational and pregnant exposure =

how do you figure out the maximum accumulated dose?

how many mrems come from a dental x-ray?

what is ALARA?

how can patient education about radiation protection be presented?