FEBRUARY 2017 Sub. Code: 2122
B.Sc. NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
THIRD YEAR
PAPER II RADIATION BIOLOGY AND RADIATION SAFETY IN
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 802122
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Describe the AERB regulatory guidelines to set up a nuclear medicine facility
with neat layout sketch.
2. Discuss the risk of radiation during different stages of pregnancy.
3. Describe the characteristics of stochastic and deterministic effects of ionizing
radiation. Give an example for each effect.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Aim of Radiation Protection.
2. Environmental monitoring instruments.
3. Write short notes on early and late effects.
4. Worktop surfaces and Fume hood.
5. Discuss the risk of radiation induced malignancy.
6. Radiation monitors for safety survey.
7. ICRP 60 report recommendations.
8. Radiation induced chromosome damage.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Exposure.
2. Tissue weighting factor.
3. DAC and ALI.
4. Activity.
5. ALARA Principle.
6. Occupational exposure.
7. Biological Half life.
8. Internal exposure.
9. Equivalent Dose.
10. Genetic Mutation.