Shielding Is the Third Method of Protection

question 15

Multiple Choice

Shielding is the third method of protection.Lead aprons with a minimum of 0.5 mm of lead and a thyroid shield are used to reduce radiation exposure and should be worn by staff for protection.The patient should be shielded as well,if appropriate,when the lead shield will not interfere with the area being imaged.Select the statement regarding patient shielding that is true.

• A) All patient body parts should be covered with lead.
• B) Lead shields should be placed under and above the patient in case the C-arm is turned.
• C) All body parts not being imaged should be out of the field of view during fluoroscopy.
• D) The patient should wear leaded glasses to prevent the eyes from cataract development.

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