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In radiographic equipment, the automatic limitation of the x-ray beam to the size of the IR is a feature known as:

In educational training in radiography, the NCRP guidelines recommends that the localized areas of the skin, hands, and feet do not receive more than ____ annually.

The _____ is the dose cutoff level at which regulatory agencies consider an effective dose level as being of negligible risk.

The type of indirect capture of DR that is used for a flat panel detector includes which components?

Which of the following components is used in digital imaging that converts the digital data from the computer to the manifest image that is viewable on the display monitor?

Exposure timer accuracy must be _____ for exposure times greater than 10 ms and _____ for exposure times less than 10 ms.

The ALARA concept utilizes a dose-response model with respect to the relationship between ionizing radiation and potential risk which follows a ____ dose-response relationship.

Which of the following is/are included in the code of standards that went into effect in 1974 for diagnostic x-ray equipment? Inclusion of manual backup timers for AEC exposures Positive beam limitation A required number of protective lead aprons per fluoroscopic unit Presence of “beam on” indicators to give visible warnings when x-ray exposures are in progress

A radiation worker received an occupational dose of 3 mSv, a natural background dose of 2 mSv, and had 50 mSv from personal medical exams during the year.  The total occupational dose of radiation this person received during the year is:

The RSO is responsible to perform which of the following?