Question 6 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science
Cindy goes into the ER with a broken leg, and her doctor orders an X-ray. At the X-ray, Cindy meets the technician, who is wearing a medical scrub uniform. The X-ray technician places a lead vest on Cindy and has her lie down to position the leg for the image. The X-ray technician then goes into another room and takes the image. Which accurately describes the radiographic safety measures that were taken for Cindy and the technician?
Answer
A
Cindy was protected by the position of her leg, and the technician was protected by the doctor’s order.
B
Cindy was protected by the technician going in another room, and the technician was protected by the lead shield.
C
Cindy was protected by the lead shield, and the technician was protected by going in another room.
D
Cindy was protected by lying down and the technician was protected by the medical scrub uniform.
Explanation
Cindy was protected by the lead vest, which shields parts of her body from X-ray radiation. The technician was protected by leaving the room before taking the image, increasing their distance from the radiation and placing a barrier between them and the X-ray. Medical scrubs do not provide radiation protection.
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