Each of the following statements regarding radiation protection measures for the patient is correct except one. Which one is the exception?
A) The oral health care team should embrace the ALARA concept.
B) Radiographs must be taken on all new patients.
C) Evidence-based selection criteria should be used when determining which patients need radiographs.
D) The radiographer should possess a working knowledge of appropriate exposure factors.
B
Explanation: A) In maintaining ALARA, copies of radiographs, if available, taken at another practice should be requested to avoid unnecessary additional radiation exposure to the patient.
B) In maintaining ALARA, copies of radiographs, if available, taken at another practice should be requested to avoid unnecessary additional radiation exposure to the patient.
C) In maintaining ALARA, copies of radiographs, if available, taken at another practice should be requested to avoid unnecessary additional radiation exposure to the patient.
D) In maintaining ALARA, copies of radiographs, if available, taken at another practice should be requested to avoid unnecessary additional radiation exposure to the patient.
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