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

• A. Protective Apron Only
• B. Dosimeter Only
• C. Protective Apparel and a Dosimeter
• D. Lead Gloves and Goggles

Answer: (C)

When the operator stays in the room during scanning, protection comes from both shielding and exposure monitoring. The protective apparel, such as a lead apron (and typically a thyroid shield), reduces the amount of scatter radiation that reaches the body. The dosimeter provides a record of the radiation dose the operator receives, allowing monitoring to ensure exposure stays within safety limits over time. Together, they address both immediate protection and long-term safety.

Wearing only a protective apron or only a dosimeter misses one essential component. Lead gloves and goggles may offer some additional protection but are not a substitute for the standard combination of protective apparel plus a dosimeter, especially for continuous in-room work. Therefore, the best practice in this scenario is protective apparel and a dosimeter.