Question 20 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science
A baby needs an X-ray of his skull, so the X-ray technician places a lead shield over the baby’s body to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure. The baby needs to be still for the X-ray but does not like the lead shield and keeps moving to try to get out from under it. What would be best for the technician to do in this case?
Answer
A
leave the shield on and take the image while the baby is moving
B
leave the shield on and help the baby calm down before taking the image
C
stay in the room while the image is taken to calm the baby down
D
remove the shield from the baby’s body so the baby will calm down
Explanation
The lead shield protects the baby’s body from unnecessary radiation, so it should stay in place. The technician should first help the baby calm down, then take the X-ray when he is still; taking the image while he moves could blur it. Removing the shield would sacrifice protection, and staying in the room during exposure is not the best solution because the technician would also be exposed to radiation.
AI-written and checked against the verified answer.