Principles of Radiation Safety
Team members should spend as ___________ time in the x-ray room as possible during exposure.
Little or least
Radiation exposure is considered this: meaning small doses can add up over time.
Cumulative
Radiation used in x-rays is a form of this type of radiation, meaning it has enough energy to damage cells at the DNA level.
Ionizing
The __________ you are to the primary beam, the higher your exposure will be.
Closer
Why should team members, who are pregnant, avoid radiation exposure?
It can cause fertility issues and genetic damage.
This type of radiation travels in a straight line from the machine and is directed at the area of the patient we wish to x-ray.
Primary beam
This item helps protect an important organ of the endocrine system especially sensitive to radiation
Radiation exposure can cause damage to the lens epithelium of the eye and cause this abnormal cell growth and cloudiness.
Cataracs
What does the acronym ALARA stand for?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
This device measures an individual's cumulative dose of radiation and should be always worn when taking an x-ray.
Dosimeter
This organ is highly radiosensitive, and its rapidly dividing cells are more vulnerable to radiation damage.
The Thyroid
This type of radiation happens when the beam hits the patient and deflects. It is the most common source of radiation exposure in Veterinary medicine
Scatter radiation
When taking an x-ray, you should never have any part of your body (especially your hands) in this area, even if it's protected by PPE.
The Primary Beam
This type of cancer is one of the most commonly associated with chronic occupational radiation exposure, especially when proper protection is NOT used.
Leukemia
This technique reduces radiation exposure to both the patient and the staff by narrowing the x-ray beam to only the area of interest.
Collimation