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Regarding dose limits: a. The annual dose limit to the abdomen of women of reproductive capacity is 13 mSv b. The dose limit for the abdomen over the period of pregnancy for a pregnant employee working with diagnostic X-rays is 1 mSv c. The annual dose limit for the forearm in employees is ten times more than in members of the public d. The annual dose limit for a trainee is 6 mSv e. The dose limit for the lens of the eye for an employee at the age of 17 is 50 mSv year-1 |
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Answer» a. False. The dose limit in 3 consecutive months is 13 mSv. b. False. The fetus dose limit is 1 mSv and it can be assumed that the fetal dose is no greater than 50% of the dose on the surface of the abdomen in diagnostic X-rays; thus, the dose limit for the abdomen could be around 2 mSv. c. True. The dose limit for the hand, forearm, ankle and skin is 500 mSv for employees and 50 mSv for members of the public. d. True. Dose limits for trainees are three-tenths that of general employees. e. True. |
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