Question

Under the conditions must suitable protective gonadal shields be used?

1. on all patients
2. when gonads cannot be excluded from the x-ray beam in potentially procreative patients
3. when it does not interfere with the diagnosis

Answer 1

Suitable protective gonadal shields must be used on all patients, when gonads cannot be excluded from the x-ray beam in potentially procreative patients, and when they do not interfere with the diagnosis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under the conditions specified, suitable protective gonadal shields must be used when:

1. All patients require the use of protective shields to minimize exposure to radiation.
2. Gonads cannot be excluded from the x-ray beam in potentially procreative patients, to protect their reproductive organs from radiation.
3. The usage of shields does not interfere with the diagnosis.

Protective gonadal shields absorb radiation and can be made of any material, including air. Increasing the distance from the radiation source and minimizing exposure time are other effective measures to limit radiation doses.