After aseptically removing the barriers, film packets that were packaged inside barrier envelopes may be processed with clean, dry hands because the film packets are not contaminated

a. The first part of the statement is true. The second part of the statement is false.
b. The first part of the statement is false. The second part of the statement is true.
c. Both parts of the statement are true.
d. Both parts of the statement are false.

c. Plastic barriers protect the film packet from contamination when placed intraorally. Removing the plastic barrier aseptically allows the radiographer to handle the film packets with clean, dry hands.

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