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Primary barriers must overlap _____ with the secondary barrier.
 
 1 inch
  1 1/2 inch
  1/2 inch
  2 inches

Question 2

The recommended lead equivalency for a thyroid shield is:
 
 0.50 mm
  0.25 mm
  0.35 mm
  0.75 mm



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Answer to Question 1

1/2 inch

Rationale: Primary barriers must be constructed with 1/16 lead. Secondary barriers must be constructed with 1/32 lead. Primary barriers must overlap by 1/2.

Answer to Question 2

0.50 mm

Rationale: Thyroid shields should be 0.5 mm lead equivalent.



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