Question

A female worker who is operating an X-ray set when pregnant:

a. Is advised to inform her employer in writing that she is pregnant

b. Should report her pregnancy to the Health and Safety Executive

c. Has a significantly increased risk of having a child with a genetic abnormality if she continues operating the X-ray set

d. Will almost certainly have to alter her working practice

e. Should desist from operating an X-ray set for the duration of the pregnancy

Answer 1

a. True.

b. False.

c. False.

d. False. This is not true for the healthcare professional in a diagnostic setting.

e. False. The dose limit during pregnancy is set such that it is equal to the limit for a member of the public, and for a diagnostic setting, it is highly unlikely to exceed this limit.