Nuclear Radiation Answers

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Which career is most suited for a nuclear chemist?

A
studying the production and use of radioactive sources
B
designing new compounds for use in industry
C
performing patient imaging procedures in the treatment of health issues
D
interpreting medical images from X-rays, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, or MRI
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Which household item uses radiation in a beneficial way?

A
conventional ovens
B
smoke detectors
C
electric air filters
D
computers and TV sets
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Which type of radiation is the smallest in size?

A
alpha radiation
B
beta radiation
C
gamma radiation
D
positron radiation
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What form does the radiation that is used to treat cancer take?

A
alpha particles
B
photons
C
beta particles
D
neutrons
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A patient comes into the hospital because she is worried about possible exposure to radiation. The doctors determine that the patient has 60 rem of exposure. What is her risk of cancer?

A
High because her exposure is less than 100 rem.
B
Low because her exposure is less than 100 rem.
C
High because her exposure is greater than 50 rem.
D
Low because her exposure is greater than 50 rem.

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