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CQXA

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How is the cumulative dose determined for a occupational worker?
 
 10 rem times their age
  age divided by 10 rem
  5 rem times their age
  1 rem times their age

Question 2

Where is the recommended location the radiation monitoring device should be worn by the technologist?
 
 attached on the back collar area
  attached on the front collar area
  at the waist level
  at the collar level under the lead apron when worn



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Answer to Question 1

1 rem times their age

Rationale: Cumulative dose is configured by age times 1 rem or 10 mSv.

Answer to Question 2

attached on the front collar area

Rationale: The radiation monitoring device should be worn on the front to record levels to the trunk of the body and at the collar level to specifically monitor exposures to the eyes and neck.



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