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Bone Densitometry for Technologists
Chapter 5 - Radiation Safety in X-Ray Densitometry
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06/28/2017

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Term
The most radiosensitive cell appears to be the ___________ known as the ___________.
Definition

white blood cell

 

lymphocyte

Term
The effective dose from natural background sources is estimated to be ____ mrem/ (____ mSv/year)
Definition

240

 

2400

Term
Fan-array DXA scanners tend to have ___________ effective doses per scan than pencil-beam scanners.
Definition
higher
Term
A member of the public may receive a dose of ____ rem (____mSv) per year.
Definition

0.1

 

1

Term
The radiation worker may receive a dose of ____ rem (____mSv) per year.
Definition

5

 

50

Term
"Posting" means placing radiation warning signs on the entrances to the room and restricting access. This is generally a requirement when radiation levels are ____ mrem/h or more in the area housing the X-ray device.
Definition
5
Term
The radiation exposure of a technologist should be well below permissible limits at distances of _____ ft (_____ m) or more from the X-ray tube. For fan-array devices, this distance increases to about ____ ft (___ m).
Definition

3 ft (1 m)

 

10 ft (3 m)

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