Contact of client on radiation therapy should be limited only to how many minutes to promote safety of the therapy personnel?
A. 1 minute
B. 3 minutes
C. 5 minutes
D. 10 minutes
Correct Answer: C. 5 minutes
Option C: Principles of Radiation protection follows the DTS system. Distance (D), Time (T), and Shielding (S). Distance – at least 3 feet should be maintained when a nurse is not performing any nursing procedures. Time – limit exposure to 5 minutes each time. Shielding – use lead shield during contact with the client.