Radiation and chemical protective practices
Question
For each practice, select whether it is appropriate or not appropriate.
| Row | Appropriate | Not appropriate |
|---|---|---|
| Covering the parts of a client's body that are not being imaged with a lead apron during an abdominal X-ray | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Staying inside the immediate exposure field to keep chatting with the client while an ionizing radiation study is running | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
| Putting on eye protection before steps that may splash a substance known to be toxic | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Handling a concentrated toxic substance while wearing only a standard cloth gown | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
Answer
Covering the parts of a client's body that are not being imaged with a lead apron during an abdominal X-ray: Appropriate · Staying inside the immediate exposure field to keep chatting with the client while an ionizing radiation study is running: Not appropriate · Putting on eye protection before steps that may splash a substance known to be toxic: Appropriate · Handling a concentrated toxic substance while wearing only a standard cloth gown: Not appropriate
Rationale
Radiation exposure is limited by shielding the client's non-target areas and by staff stepping out of the exposure field during the study. For toxic chemicals, the eyes need protection wherever splashes are possible, and concentrated substances call for an apron that the substance cannot soak through, which an ordinary cloth gown is not.
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