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Regarding radioactive substances, which of the following are correct? a. The Environment Permitting Regulations 2010 are concerned with protection of hospital workers b. Medicines (Administration of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 1978 are concerned with the protection of patients from radioactive substances c. The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is the governing body that issues the certificate for administration of radioactive substances d. Emptying the bladder reduces the dose to the gonads and pelvis e. The Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) produces diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) or dose limits that should not normally be exceeded |
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Answer» a. False. The Environment Permitting Regulations 2010 are concerned with protection of the environment, with the enforcing body being the Environment Agency of England and Wales. b. True. c. False. The Administration of Radioactive Substance Advisory Committee (ARSAC) gives the certificate for administration of radioactive substances. d. True. e. True. In nuclear medicine, the dose is kept within the DRLs set by the ARSAC. |
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