QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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◉ How should the DEXIS sensor cord be handled? Answer: Never
twist, tightly coil, or wrap the sensor cord around objects.
◉ What can happen if patients bite the DEXIS sensor? Answer: It can
damage the housing and/or cord, leading to sensor malfunction.
◉ What is the recommended method to protect the DEXIS sensor?
Answer: Use DEXIS holders designed to protect the sensor.
◉ What should be done before restarting the computer with the
DEXIS board? Answer: Always remove the sensor's board from the
computer.
◉ What is the proper way to decontaminate the DEXIS sensor?
Answer: Sleeve the sensor with a barrier, then use a hard-surface
disinfectant spray.
◉ What should you avoid when cleaning DEXIS sensor holders?
Answer: Never expose holders to temperatures above 257°F/125°C.
, ◉ What is the purpose of the NOMAD Pro 2? Answer: It is a
handheld X-ray source that can be used safely without leaving the
room.
◉ What does leakage radiation refer to? Answer: Radiation that
escapes from the X-ray tube due to inadequate shielding.
◉ How does the NOMAD Pro 2 protect against backscatter
radiation? Answer: It has a transparent shield on the collimator that
acts as a barrier.
◉ What is the occupational dose limit for radiation exposure?
Answer: 50mSv per year.
◉ What should operators do if anyone other than the patient is in
the direct beam? Answer: They should wear protective covering as
required by local jurisdictions.
◉ What should be done if an exposure needs to be terminated?
Answer: Release the depressed trigger to prematurely end the
exposure.