NRRPT CABT Healthcare Safety Standards & Regulations 2

Question 1

Under NRC regulations, which document must a healthcare facility post in a conspicuous location accessible to radiation workers?

Accepted Answer

NRC Form 3 — Notice to Employees

Answer

NRC Form 3 (Notice to Employees) must be posted where it can be seen by workers subject to NRC regulations, per 10 CFR 19.11.

Question 2

What is the NRC's occupational dose limit for the lens of the eye per year?

Accepted Answer

150 mSv

Answer

The NRC sets the annual occupational dose limit for the lens of the eye at 150 mSv (15 rem) per 10 CFR 20.1201.

Question 3

In a healthcare setting, who bears primary responsibility for ensuring radiation safety procedures comply with NRC license conditions?

Accepted Answer

The Radiation Safety Officer

Answer

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is the individual responsible for ensuring day-to-day compliance with NRC license conditions and institutional radiation safety programs.

Question 4

Which OSHA standard addresses bloodborne pathogen exposure control plans that may intersect with radiation safety in interventional suites?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1030

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1030 is OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, which requires exposure control plans relevant where radiation procedures involve patient blood contact.

Question 5

A healthcare facility's NRC materials license is about to expire. What must be done to continue using radioactive materials legally?

Accepted Answer

Submit a renewal application before the expiration date

Answer

Licensees must submit a renewal application to the NRC before the license expires to continue operations under the existing license terms during NRC review.

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NRRPT CABT Healthcare Safety Standards & Regulations 2