Dose limits and regulations MCQs Radiology

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 14, 2024

1. What is the annual dose limit for radiation workers according to most regulations?
A) 50 mSv
B) 20 mSv
C) 10 mSv
D) 5 mSv

Answer: A) 50 mSv


2. What is the recommended dose limit for the general public from ionizing radiation sources?
A) 1 mSv per year
B) 5 mSv per year
C) 10 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 1 mSv per year


3. What is the dose limit for pregnant workers according to radiation safety guidelines?
A) 0.5 mSv per month
B) 1 mSv per month
C) 5 mSv per year
D) 10 mSv per year

Answer: A) 0.5 mSv per month


4. What is the dose limit for a radiation worker’s hand or skin according to regulations?
A) 500 mSv per year
B) 100 mSv per year
C) 50 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 500 mSv per year


5. What is the dose limit for a radiation worker’s eyes according to regulatory standards?
A) 150 mSv per year
B) 100 mSv per year
C) 50 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 150 mSv per year


6. Which organization is responsible for setting dose limits and regulations for radiation exposure in the U.S.?
A) NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
B) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
C) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
D) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Answer: A) NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)


7. What is the recommended dose limit for students under 18 years of age who work with radiation?
A) 1 mSv per year
B) 5 mSv per year
C) 10 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 1 mSv per year


8. How often should radiation dose records be reviewed for radiation workers?
A) Annually
B) Biannually
C) Quarterly
D) Monthly

Answer: A) Annually


9. What is the dose limit for the thyroid gland according to radiation safety regulations?
A) 50 mSv per year
B) 100 mSv per year
C) 150 mSv per year
D) 200 mSv per year

Answer: A) 50 mSv per year


10. Which document outlines the dose limits and safety guidelines for radiation protection?
A) ICRP (International Commission on Radiological Protection)
B) NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection) Report
C) FDA Guidelines
D) OSHA Regulations

Answer: B) NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection) Report


11. What is the recommended dose limit for an individual organ according to radiation safety standards?
A) 500 mSv per year
B) 100 mSv per year
C) 50 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: B) 100 mSv per year


12. What is the primary purpose of setting dose limits in radiology?
A) To protect health and prevent radiation-related injuries
B) To increase image resolution
C) To enhance imaging speed
D) To reduce the cost of radiology procedures

Answer: A) To protect health and prevent radiation-related injuries


13. How is the dose limit for a radiation worker’s fetus monitored?
A) By using a personal dosimeter worn by the pregnant worker
B) By calculating the dose based on the worker’s exposure history
C) By measuring radiation levels in the workplace
D) By assessing the dose through periodic medical evaluations

Answer: A) By using a personal dosimeter worn by the pregnant worker


14. What is the dose limit for the skin of a radiation worker according to regulatory standards?
A) 500 mSv per year
B) 100 mSv per year
C) 50 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 500 mSv per year


15. What is the dose limit for a single X-ray examination according to radiology regulations?
A) Varies depending on the examination type
B) 1 mSv
C) 5 mSv
D) 10 mSv

Answer: A) Varies depending on the examination type


16. What is the dose limit for an individual’s radiation exposure during a single fluoroscopic procedure?
A) 10 mSv
B) 20 mSv
C) 50 mSv
D) 100 mSv

Answer: A) 10 mSv


17. Which of the following factors does NOT influence the dose limits for radiation exposure?
A) Type of radiation
B) Duration of exposure
C) Distance from the radiation source
D) Patient’s age

Answer: D) Patient’s age


18. What should be done if a radiation worker exceeds their dose limit?
A) Investigate and review exposure records to determine cause and corrective actions
B) Increase their exposure dose
C) Relocate them to a non-radiation area
D) Reassign their duties without investigation

Answer: A) Investigate and review exposure records to determine cause and corrective actions


19. What is the dose limit for the radiation exposure of the general public from medical and occupational sources combined?
A) 1 mSv per year
B) 5 mSv per year
C) 10 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 1 mSv per year


20. What is the dose limit for a radiation worker’s extremities?
A) 500 mSv per year
B) 100 mSv per year
C) 50 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 500 mSv per year


21. What is the purpose of maintaining dose records for radiation workers?
A) To monitor and ensure compliance with dose limits
B) To improve image quality
C) To increase radiation exposure
D) To decrease the time of imaging

Answer: A) To monitor and ensure compliance with dose limits


22. What is the dose limit for radiation exposure to the fetus of a pregnant worker according to some guidelines?
A) 0.5 mSv per month
B) 1 mSv per month
C) 5 mSv per year
D) 10 mSv per year

Answer: A) 0.5 mSv per month


23. What is the recommended dose limit for a radiation worker’s whole body in a single year?
A) 50 mSv
B) 20 mSv
C) 10 mSv
D) 5 mSv

Answer: A) 50 mSv


24. What is the dose limit for radiation exposure to the lens of the eye for a radiation worker?
A) 150 mSv per year
B) 100 mSv per year
C) 50 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 150 mSv per year


25. How often should a radiation worker’s dose be assessed and recorded?
A) Annually
B) Monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Biannually

Answer: A) Annually


26. What action should be taken if a radiation worker’s dose exceeds the annual limit?
A) Implement corrective measures and review exposure practices
B) Increase their radiation exposure
C) Disregard the excess dose
D) Suspend all imaging procedures

Answer: A) Implement corrective measures and review exposure practices


27. What is the purpose of dose monitoring for radiation workers?
A) To ensure radiation safety and compliance with dose limits
B) To improve image quality
C) To enhance patient comfort
D) To reduce equipment costs

Answer: A) To ensure radiation safety and compliance with dose limits


28. What dose limit is set for radiation exposure to the public from a single medical procedure?
A) Typically less than 1 mSv
B) 5 mSv
C) 10 mSv
D) 20 mSv

Answer: A) Typically less than 1 mSv


29. What is the recommended practice for managing radiation dose to sensitive organs during imaging?
A) Use appropriate shielding and technique
B) Increase the radiation dose
C) Decrease the imaging time
D) Use lower-speed film

Answer: A) Use appropriate shielding and technique


30. What is the purpose of the ALARA principle in radiation protection?
A) To minimize radiation exposure to as low as reasonably achievable levels
B) To maximize radiation exposure for better imaging
C) To reduce the speed of imaging procedures
D) To increase the cost of radiology procedures

Answer: A) To minimize radiation exposure to as low as reasonably achievable levels


31. How does increasing the distance from the radiation source affect exposure?
A) It reduces the radiation dose received
B) It increases the radiation dose received
C) It has no effect on the dose
D) It improves image quality

Answer: A) It reduces the radiation dose received


32. What is the role of protective barriers in a radiology facility?
A) To shield against scattered radiation and reduce exposure
B) To improve image resolution
C) To increase patient comfort
D) To focus the X-ray beam

Answer: A) To shield against scattered radiation and reduce exposure


33. What should be done if a radiation worker’s dose approaches the annual limit?
A) Implement additional protective measures and reassess exposure practices
B) Ignore the dose levels
C) Increase their work hours
D) Decrease the imaging quality

Answer: A) Implement additional protective measures and reassess exposure practices


34. What is the maximum allowable dose to the hands or skin of a radiation worker per year?
A) 500 mSv
B) 100 mSv
C) 50 mSv
D) 20 mSv

Answer: A) 500 mSv


35. What is the purpose of a dosimeter for radiation workers?
A) To measure and record radiation exposure
B) To improve image quality
C) To enhance patient comfort
D) To increase radiation dose

Answer: A) To measure and record radiation exposure


36. How does the use of lead aprons contribute to radiation safety?
A) It absorbs and reduces scattered radiation exposure
B) It improves imaging speed
C) It increases radiation dose
D) It enhances patient comfort

Answer: A) It absorbs and reduces scattered radiation exposure


37. What should be done if a patient is scheduled for multiple radiological exams in a short period?
A) Evaluate the necessity of each exam and minimize exposure
B) Increase the radiation dose
C) Reduce imaging time
D) Use lower-speed film

Answer: A) Evaluate the necessity of each exam and minimize exposure


38. What is the recommended dose limit for the lens of the eye for the general public?
A) 15 mSv per year
B) 50 mSv per year
C) 100 mSv per year
D) 200 mSv per year

Answer: A) 15 mSv per year


39. What is the dose limit for radiation exposure from medical sources to the general public?
A) 1 mSv per year
B) 5 mSv per year
C) 10 mSv per year
D) 20 mSv per year

Answer: A) 1 mSv per year


40. What is the recommended practice for managing dose limits in pediatric radiology?
A) Use the lowest possible dose for imaging and appropriate shielding
B) Increase the dose for better image quality
C) Decrease imaging time
D) Use lower-speed film

Answer: A) Use the lowest possible dose for imaging and appropriate shielding


41. What is the purpose of dose constraints in radiation therapy?
A) To limit the dose to critical structures while delivering the required dose to the tumor
B) To increase radiation dose to the tumor
C) To reduce imaging time
D) To improve image contrast

Answer: A) To limit the dose to critical structures while delivering the required dose to the tumor


42. What is the dose limit for radiation exposure to a patient’s thyroid gland?
A) 50 mSv per year
B) 100 mSv per year
C) 150 mSv per year
D) 200 mSv per year

Answer: A) 50 mSv per year


43. What is the significance of dose records in radiation safety programs?
A) To track and manage individual radiation exposure
B) To improve imaging techniques
C) To increase the cost of procedures
D) To enhance patient comfort

Answer: A) To track and manage individual radiation exposure


44. How often should radiation equipment be inspected for compliance with dose limits?
A) Regularly, as specified by regulatory guidelines
B) Only when issues are reported
C) Once every five years
D) Only during installation

Answer: A) Regularly, as specified by regulatory guidelines


45. What is the primary purpose of radiation dose limits for workers?
A) To protect their health and safety
B) To improve the quality of radiographic images
C) To increase the speed of imaging procedures
D) To enhance patient comfort

Answer: A) To protect their health and safety


46. How should a facility manage dose limits for pregnant radiation workers?
A) Provide additional monitoring and ensure doses do not exceed 0.5 mSv per month
B) Ignore dose limits
C) Increase their exposure time
D) Use lower-speed film

Answer: A) Provide additional monitoring and ensure doses do not exceed 0.5 mSv per month


47. What should be done if radiation exposure exceeds the annual dose limit?
A) Review and revise safety procedures to prevent future exceedances
B) Increase the worker’s exposure time
C) Disregard the exceedance
D) Reduce imaging speed

Answer: A) Review and revise safety procedures to prevent future exceedances


48. What is the maximum dose limit for the skin of a radiation worker per year?
A) 500 mSv
B) 100 mSv
C) 50 mSv
D) 20 mSv

Answer: A) 500 mSv


49. What is the recommended practice for radiation dose limits in medical imaging?
A) Ensure doses are kept as low as reasonably achievable
B) Increase radiation doses for better image quality
C) Decrease imaging time
D) Use higher-speed film

Answer: A) Ensure doses are kept as low as reasonably achievable


50. How does the implementation of dose limits benefit patients?
A) It minimizes unnecessary radiation exposure and protects patient health
B) It improves image quality
C) It enhances patient comfort
D) It reduces imaging costs

Answer: A) It minimizes unnecessary radiation exposure and protects patient health