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Radiological Hazard Quizheadline bar Radiological Hazard Quiz  First Name: Last Name:Student/Staff ID: Supervisor:It is a good idea to survey for contamination from past procedures prior to beginning a new procedure.True FalseALARA meansThe T, D, and S for protecting yourself from radioactivity stands for:Beta rays from P 32exposure can travel how many distance?5 feet 10 feet 20 feet 40 feetRoute of entry for P 32exposure includes:Ingestion Absorption InhalationMinimal thickness of the plexiglass for P 32shielding is:2 inches 1 inch 1/2 inch 1/4 inchThe detection device used to measure the beta radiation of P 32is theGeiger Counter Scintillation Counter Gammer CounterDuring a routine wipe survey the open window count exceeds 200 cpm above background, you should...Tell the other users in the room immediately Fetch the Radiation Safety Officer Recount the wipe vial. If it is still above 200 cpm then decontaminate the area and perform another wipe test.Get a new scintillation counterNOTEWhen finished, print out a copy and return it to your Safety Officer. Or... **Pick your work location:**New York: Ithaca & Geneva Maine: Orono, Presque Isle, & Franklin Pennsylvania: University Park West Virginia: BeaverWest Virginia: Kearneysville, Leetown**Submit quiz**


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