Asked by
Lucas Walker
on Oct 19, 2024
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When teaching the patient about X-ray safety, you should ____.
A) tell a female patient to avoid X-rays within 5 days of her menstrual cycle
B) tell the patient that dental X-rays should be done with wide-beamed plastic cones
C) scare the patient about radiation so he won't get too many
D) ask the patient about prior exposure and encourage him to keep a record of past exams
E) tell the patient to request fluoroscopy instead of standard X-rays because it carries a lower radiation risk
X-ray Safety
Guidelines and practices designed to protect individuals from the harmful effects of exposure to X-ray radiation.
Menstrual Cycle
The female reproductive cycle. It consists of regular changes in the uterine lining that lead to monthly bleeding.
Fluoroscopy
A radiographic technique that uses X-rays to produce real-time video images, allowing the visualization of internal organs, movements, and functions.
- Present the safety strategies and considerations for individuals undergoing radiology, with an emphasis on exposure to radiation and contrast media implications.
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Learning Objectives
- Present the safety strategies and considerations for individuals undergoing radiology, with an emphasis on exposure to radiation and contrast media implications.