What type of X-ray view is commonly used to visualize the bones of the spine?

When performing X-rays on pregnant patients, it is essential to use lead aprons to cover the abdomen and pelvic area to protect the developing fetus from unnecessary radiation exposure.

a. Setting the X-ray machine to maximum power is not safe for any patient, including pregnant individuals. The radiation dose should be minimized while maintaining image quality.

b. While X-rays during pregnancy should be used judiciously and only if medically necessary, avoiding X-rays during the entire first trimester is not practical in emergencies or urgent diagnostic situations.

d. Providing a lead apron only to the patient and not to the healthcare provider can result in increased radiation exposure to the provider, who should also wear protective equipment during the procedure.

Requesting others in the room to wear protective lead aprons is an effective way to reduce radiation exposure to other patients and staff in the vicinity of the X-ray procedure.

a. Keeping the X-ray room door open during the procedure can lead to increased radiation exposure to people outside the room. The door should be closed during X-ray imaging to minimize radiation scatter.

b. Placing the X-ray machine at a higher elevation does not affect radiation exposure to other patients and staff in the room. The proper use of protective lead aprons is more effective.

d. Increasing the number of X-ray images taken at one time does not reduce radiation exposure to others in the room. The number of images taken should be limited to those necessary for diagnostic purposes while minimizing radiation dose to all individuals present.