1. What happens to inhaled radioactive materials in the human body?

A. They are eliminated through urine and feces

B. They become inert and harmless C. They accumulate in the lungs and other
organs
D. They are broken down by the immune system

Answer: C

2. What is the most dangerous route of exposure to radioactive materials?

A. Ingestion

B. Inhalation

C. Skin contact

D. Eye contact

Answer: B

3. What is the primary risk associated with inhaling radioactive materials?

A. Radiation burns
B. Cancer
C. Acute radiation sickness
D. Chronic radiation exposure

Answer: B

4. What type of radioactive material is most likely to be inhaled in a nuclear

accident?
A. Alpha particles
B. Beta particles
C. Gamma rays
D. Neutrons

Answer: A

5. How can the inhalation of radioactive materials be prevented? A. Use of

respirators

B. Frequent hand washing

C. Avoiding contaminated areas

D. All of the above

Answer: D

6. What is the name for the condition that occurs when inhaled radioactive
particles become trapped in the lungs?
A. Radon poisoning
B. Alpha decay
C. Radiation pneumonitis
D. Gamma radiation syndrome

Answer: C

7. What is the half-life of a radioactive material?

A. The time it takes for the material to become completely inert
B. The time it takes for half of the material to decay
C. The time it takes for the material to become radioactive
D. The time it takes for the material to cause acute radiation sickness

Answer: B

8. Which of the following is not a factor that determines the health effects of
inhaled radioactive materials?
A. The type of material
B. The dose received
C. The route of exposure
D. The age and gender of the individual

Answer: D

9. What is the recommended treatment for radiation sickness caused by

inhalation of radioactive materials?
A. Antibiotics
B. Blood transfusions
C. Surgery
D. Supportive care

Answer: D

10. What is the main difference between external and internal exposure to
radiation?
A. External exposure is more dangerous than internal exposure
B. Internal exposure is caused by ingesting radioactive materials
C. Internal exposure is more difficult to detect than external exposure
D. External exposure does not result in radioactive particles becoming lodged in
the body
Answer: B

11. Which of the following is a natural source of radiation exposure for

people?

A) X-ray machines

B) Nuclear power plants

C) Cosmic rays

D) Microwave ovens

Answer: C

12. Which of the following is not a type of radiation?

A) Alpha radiation

B) Beta radiation

C) Gamma radiation

D) Delta radiation

Answer: D

13.Which type of radiation has the highest energy and can penetrate the deepest
into matter?

A) Alpha radiation

B) Beta radiation

C) Gamma radiation

D) None of the above

Answer: C

14. Which of the following is NOT a type of ionizing radiation?

A. X-rays
B. Gamma rays
C. Ultraviolet rays
D. Alpha particles

Answer: C. Ultraviolet rays

15. Which of the following is a common source of non-ionizing radiation? A.

Microwave ovens B. Nuclear power plants C. X-ray machines D. Radioactive
waste

Answer: A. Microwave ovens

16. Which of the following is a common effect of exposure to high levels of

ionizing radiation?

A. Cancer
B. Headaches
C. Weight gain
D. Increased energy levels

Answer: A. Cancer

17. Which of the following is NOT a potential health effect of exposure to

ionizing radiation?
A. Skin burns
B. Cataracts
C. Thyroid disorders
D. Improved cardiovascular health

Answer: D. Improved cardiovascular health

18. Which of the following is a common way to measure exposure to ionizing

radiation?

A. Rads
B. Grams
C. Meters
D. Liters

Answer: A. Rads

19. Which of the following is a common way to protect against exposure to

ionizing radiation?

A. Wearing sunscreen
B. Wearing a lead apron
C. Eating a healthy diet

D. Taking vitamin supplements

Answer: B. Wearing a lead apron

20. Which of the following is a common source of background radiation?

A. Cosmic rays
B. Nuclear power plants
C. Medical X-rays
D. Radioactive waste

Answer: A. Cosmic rays