Table 3 Distribution of the studied sample according to their knowledge about radiation exposure safety awareness (N = 384)
From: Radiation safety compliance awareness among healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation
Items | Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
N | % | N | % | |
Mammography involves the usage of X-rays | 251 | 65.4 | 133 | 34.6 |
CT scan involves the usage of X-rays | 246 | 64.1 | 138 | 35.9 |
MRI does not involve the usage of X-rays | 137 | 35.7 | 247 | 64.3 |
Ultrasound does not involve the usage of X-rays | 126 | 32.8 | 258 | 67.2 |
I know the standard minimum safe distance from the X-ray machine while performing portable X-rays | 178 | 46.4 | 206 | 53.6 |
I know the highest permitted level of occupational radiation dose | 158 | 41.1 | 226 | 58.9 |
If fluoroscopy is on, and if you are not operating or assisting in the procedure, do you step out of the room? | 200 | 52.1 | 184 | 47.9 |
A pregnant nurse cannot work in fluoroscopy in the first trimester | 97 | 25.3 | 287 | 74.7 |
Skin injuries like erythema, skin pigmentation, hair loss, and desquamation are radiation risks that you are exposed to at the workplace | 269 | 70.1 | 115 | 29.9 |
Bone marrow depression is radiation risks that you are exposed to at the workplace | 232 | 60.4 | 152 | 39.6 |