NRRPT CABT Healthcare Safety Standards & Regulations 3

Question 1

A pregnant radiation worker declares her pregnancy to her employer. Under 10 CFR 20.1208, what is the dose limit for the embryo/fetus for the entire gestation period?

Accepted Answer

5 mSv

Answer

10 CFR 20.1208 limits the dose equivalent to the embryo/fetus to 5 mSv (0.5 rem) during the entire gestation period once pregnancy is declared.

Question 2

In the context of the Joint Commission accreditation standards for radiation safety, what does the term 'sentinel event' most commonly refer to?

Accepted Answer

An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical harm to a patient

Answer

A sentinel event is defined by The Joint Commission as an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical harm, including those caused by radiation misadministration.

Question 3

According to NRC regulations, what is the minimum number of years that exposure records for radiation workers must be maintained?

Accepted Answer

Until the worker turns 75 or for 3 years post-employment (whichever is later)

Answer

Per 10 CFR 20.2106, dose records must be retained until the NRC terminates the license or for 3 years after the individual leaves employment, whichever is later, but not less than until age 75.

Question 4

Which federal agency has authority over the transport of radioactive materials in commerce, including hospital radiopharmaceutical deliveries?

Accepted Answer

DOT

Answer

The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the packaging, labeling, and transportation of radioactive materials in commerce under 49 CFR Parts 171-180.

Question 5

An NRC inspection finds that a nuclear pharmacy failed to maintain the required records for radioactive drug administration. Under 10 CFR Part 35, what is the primary purpose of these records?

Accepted Answer

To document that prescribed doses were properly administered and to support dose reconstruction

Answer

Records required under 10 CFR Part 35 document administered activities, patient identification, and prescribed quantities to verify proper administration and enable dose reconstruction.

(NRRPT) National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians Practice Test

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NRRPT CABT Healthcare Safety Standards & Regulations 3