Radiation Safety 1. How far should the operator be when making an exposure? 2. How much more radiation will the operator

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Radiation Safety 1 How Far Should The Operator Be When Making An Exposure 2 How Much More Radiation Will The Operator 1 (30.8 KiB) Viewed 54 times

Radiation Safety 1. How far should the operator be when making an exposure? 2. How much more radiation will the operator receive if he/she holds the film or any part of the unit during the exposure? 4,000 x the amount than if the parent or guardian holding the film (not in book) 3. What is the function of the aluminum filter and how thick should it be? 4. What is the function of the collimator? 5. What is used to make a collimator? 6. What is the maximum diameter of the collimated x-ray beam when it exits the PID? 7. What is the purpose of the lead apron and what size should it be? 8. What does a thyrocervical collar do? 9. What can the operator do to further protecting the patient? 10. What is a dosimeter and what does it do? 11. List some common questions the patient may have regarding X-rays Give suggested answers 12. What image recording factors can be controlled by the office personnel? 13. What are the acceptable criteria for a complete radiographic survey? 16