Regarding film handling, which statement is true?

• A. Never handle with wet hands
• B. All of the above
• C. Never move film rapidly
• D. Handle films carefully around the edges

Answer: (B)

Film handling protects the imaging surface from damage and artifacts that degrade image quality. Moisture on hands can transfer to the film, leaving water spots or fingerprints that show up as artifacts. Moving film quickly increases the risk of bending, creasing, or scratching the delicate emulsion. Handling the film by the edges keeps fingers off the emulsion surface, reducing contact, smudges, and fingerprinting. Because each of these practices helps maintain a clean, undamaged radiographic image, all of the above statements are true.