Nuclear Medicine Arrt Exam Questions (17 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Restricted Areas {Ans: No more than 0.05 mSv/hr (5 mrem/hr)}Caution High Radiation Area {Ans: -Could receive more than 1 mSv (100rem) in 1hr at 30 cm -Commonly seen in areas where radiation therapy is performed}1 rad = 1 cGy {Ans: 100 rad = 1 Gy}Caution Radiation Area {Ans: -Could receive more than 0.05 mSv (5 mrem) in 1 hour at 30 cm -Commonly seen at entrances of nuc med labs}Unrestricted Areas {Ans: 2 uSv/hr (2 mrem/hr)}Embryo/Fetus (of occupationally exposed worker) {Ans: 5 millisieverts or 0.5 rem for the entire pregnancy}