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student77

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The lower rib margin corresponds to which anatomic level?
 
 T7
  L2/3
  T9/10
  T2/3

Question 2

Which of the following practices should a pregnant radiographer consider?
 
 wearing a dose badge at the hip level
  wearing a protective lead apron of at least 0.5 mm lead
  all of these answers apply
  standing behind a protective barrier



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Answer to Question 1

L2/3

Rationale: The lower rib margin corresponds to the lumbar vertebrae level of 2-3.

Answer to Question 2

all of these answers apply

Rationale: Optimal protection includes wearing a lead apron of 0.5 mm lead, in addition to standing behind a protective barrier and wearing an additional badge at the hip to record fetal exposure.



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