If the operator is required to stay in the room during scanning, which two items should be worn?

• A. Protective apparel and a dosimeter
• B. Lead apron only
• C. Gloves and goggles
• D. None

Answer: (A)

When you must stay in the room during scanning, you’re exposed to more scatter radiation, so you need both shielding and dose monitoring.

Protective apparel (such as a lead apron, and often a thyroid shield) provides meaningful attenuation of scattered radiation to the torso and neck, reducing the dose to vital organs. At the same time, a dosimeter records the amount of radiation you receive, giving a measurable history of your occupational exposure to ensure it stays within safety limits and supports ALARA principles.

Gloves and goggles offer some protection for specific areas, but they don’t provide the main shielding for the body in fluoroscopy, and they don’t substitute for dose monitoring. Wearing only a lead apron lacks exposure tracking, and no protection at all isn’t appropriate when you’re in the room.

So the best combination is protective apparel for shielding plus a dosimeter to monitor exposure.