Protective devices such as lead aprons are designed to protect the technologist from:

scatter radiation
background radiation
remnant radiation
primary radiation


scatter radiation

Rationale: Distance and shielding are best measures to reduce exposure to the technologist.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Under most circumstances, the ____ for the agency receives an exposure report and would make recommendations for corrections to prevent problems in the future.

A. information officer B. designated officer C. incident officer D. operations officer

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Tissues having little difference in thickness or density will appear as images with what type of tones??

A) flat gray B) black C) white D) silver

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Safety devices are part of the venipuncture needle or holder. B. Double-ended needles are used with syringes. C. Higher needle gauges correspond to larger needle bore size. D. Needles should be recapped prior to disposal.

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