10 Comandments of Radiation Protection

Question 1

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Answer 1

Understand and apply the cardinal principles of radiation control: time, distance, and shielding.

Question 2

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Answer 2

Do not allow familiarity to result in false security

Question 3

3.

Answer 3

Never stand in the primary beam

Question 4

4.

Answer 4

Always wear protective apparel when not behind a protective barrier

Question 5

5.

Answer 5

Always wear an occupational radiation monitor and position it outside the protective apron at the collar

Question 6

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Answer 6

Never hold a patient during a radiographic examination. Use mechanical restraining devices when possible. Otherwise, have family or friends hold the patient.

Question 7

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Answer 7

The person who is holding the patient must always wear a protective apron, and if possible, protective gloves.

Question 8

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Answer 8

Use gonadal shields on all people of childbearing age or younger when such use will not interfere with the examination.

Question 9

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Answer 9

Examination of the pelvis and lower abdomen of pregnant patients should be avoided whenever possible, especially during the first trimester

Question 10

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Answer 10

Always collimate to the smallest field size appropriate for the examination