Radiation Health and Safety Test Study Guide 2026
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Radiation Health and Safety Test exam key facts
- The DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam has 75 multiple-choice questions. Source
- The DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam allows 60 minutes. Source
- A scaled score of 400 on a 100–900 scale is the minimum needed to pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. Source
- The DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam costs $270 for traditional candidates and $265 for active military personnel, and the fee includes the $75 nonrefundable application fee. Source
- DANB sets no limit on how many times a candidate may retake a failed exam such as the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, but the candidate must reapply each time. Source
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✍️ Sample Radiation Health and Safety Test Questions & Answers
1. Supportive care for the gastrointestinal subsyndrome of ARS centers on:
GI injury causes fluid and electrolyte loss and bacterial translocation, so replacement and antimicrobials are the core of management.
2. How should paper radiograph mounts and charts containing patient information be disposed of when no longer required?
Secure destruction prevents unauthorized access to protected health information.
3. Which material is most commonly used as shielding against gamma radiation in diagnostic radiology facilities?
Lead (for portable/secondary barriers) and concrete (for primary barriers in walls/floors) are the most commonly used shielding materials for gamma and X-ray radiation in medical facilities.
4. A herringbone or tire-track pattern on a film indicates what?
The lead foil pattern appears when the tube side of the film is placed away from the tube.
5. If a rescuer doubles their distance from a point source of gamma radiation, the exposure rate becomes:
Exposure rate follows the inverse square law, so doubling distance gives one-quarter.
6. What is the best place to keep dental film?
Dental film should be stored in a cool, dry closet to protect it from environmental factors that can degrade its quality. Exposure to heat, humidity, or light can cause film fogging, reduced contrast, or a decrease in sensitivity, leading to poor diagnostic images.
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