Question 11 of 13 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B
Cindy goes into the ER with a broken leg, and her doctor orders an X-ray. At the X-ray, Cindy meets the technician, who is wearing a medical scrub uniform. The X-ray technician places a lead vest on Cindy and has her lie down to position the leg for the image. The X-ray technician then goes into another room and takes the image. Which accurately describes the radiographic safety measures that were taken for Cindy and the technician?
Answer
A
Cindy was protected by the position of her leg, and the technician was protected by the doctor’s order.
B
Cindy was protected by the technician going in another room, and the technician was protected by the lead shield.
C
Cindy was protected by the lead shield, and the technician was protected by going in another room.
D
Cindy was protected by lying down and the technician was protected by the medical scrub uniform.