TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Module 1 Part 1: Introduction to the
Radiology Clinic
ASSESSMENT 1-1
Radiation Safety Procedures and Policies
1. Describe and identify the parts of the radiation badges used in your institution.
2. What type of questions may the patient ask when seeing the radiology caution sign?
Answers will vary, but may include
• “How much radiation will I receive today?”
3. During x-ray exposures, is it safe to stand outside of the radiology cubicle in the doorway? Why or
why not?
4. What construction materials are included inside the walls of the radiology cubicle at your
institution?