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Which of the following statements are correct with regard to typical doses for radio logical examination? a. A technetium-99m (99mTc) lung perfusion study results in the same dose to the patient as a technetium-99m bone scan b. Lumbar spine radio graphs result in a higher dose to the patient than chest radio graphs c. A barium enema typically results in a dose of 7 mSv d. A patient dose audit is part of the equipment quality assurance programme e. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis results in a typical dose of 5 mSv |
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Answer» a. False. b. True. c. True. d. True. The Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99) require that patient dose assessment be part of the equipment quality assurance programme, making it important to audit patient dose. e. False. |
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