Author Question: What is the annual dose limit to the skin, hands, and feet for a radiographer? 30 rem 20 rem 50 ... (Read 35 times)

maegan_martin

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What is the annual dose limit to the skin, hands, and feet for a radiographer?
 
 30 rem
  20 rem
  50 rem
  40 rem

Question 2

Which projection will best image injury to the left parietal bone?
 
 AP axial
  PA
  right lateral
  left lateral



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Answer to Question 1

50 rem

Rationale: The acceptable occupational exposure to the skin, hands, and feet is 50 rem or 500 mSv or less annually.

Answer to Question 2

left lateral

Rationale: The left lateral position will position the injured left parietal bone closest to the image receptor for better detail.



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