A radiologist must do which of the following tasks to protect her own safety and the safety of her patient? Check all that apply.

Lead shielding protects parts of the patient’s body that do not need to be X-rayed. Completing a radiology certification program helps ensure the radiologist is trained to use the equipment safely, and warning signs alert people to radiation hazards near the X-ray room. The radiologist should not stay in the room while the machine is on; she should leave or use appropriate shielding.

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