Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Placement of a Gonad

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding placement of a gonad shield on a female patient?

• A) Required on patients over the age of 55
• B) Placed with its lower margin at the level of the pubic symphysis
• C) Positioned with its upper margin about 1 inch below the pubic symphysis
• D) Only used when gonads are within the primary radiation field
• E) Both A and B

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