If a Patient Asks a Radiographer a Question About the Potential

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a patient asks a radiographer a question about the potential risk of radiation exposure associated with a specific x-ray procedure,the radiographer should:

• A)use his or her intelligence and knowledge to answer the question honestly and provide a suitable example that compares the amount of radiation received from the procedure in question with natural background radiation received over a given period of time.
• B)avoid the patient's question by changing the subject.
• C)tell the patient that it is unethical to discuss such concerns.
• D)refuse to answer the question and recommend that he or she speak with the referring physician.

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