Radiation safety and radiobiology: leaded eyewear for lens protection: practice question

A Radiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Radiology · Radiation safety and radiobiology: leaded eyewear for lens protection

Sample item

Cataract is the radiation tissue reaction of main concern to interventional operators. Which item most directly reduces this risk?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Leaded eyewear

The lens is among the most radiosensitive tissues in the head and is not covered by an apron or collar. Wrap-around leaded glasses cut scatter reaching the eyes, and ceiling-mounted shields add protection.

Option by option

  • A. Lead gloves

    Lead gloves reduce dose to the hands but not to the lens.

  • B. Leaded eyewear (correct)

    Correct. Leaded glasses shield the lens that other garments leave exposed.

  • C. Lead apron with higher equivalence

    A heavier apron covers the trunk and does not protect the eyes.

  • D. Thyroid collar

    A thyroid collar protects the thyroid and not the eyes.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is B, Leaded eyewear. The lens is among the most radiosensitive tissues in the head and is not covered by an apron or collar.

Why is "Lead gloves" not the answer?

Lead gloves reduce dose to the hands but not to the lens.

Why is "Lead apron with higher equivalence" not the answer?

A heavier apron covers the trunk and does not protect the eyes.

Why is "Thyroid collar" not the answer?

A thyroid collar protects the thyroid and not the eyes.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Radiation safety and radiobiology: leaded eyewear for lens protection in Radiology. Wrap-around leaded glasses cut scatter reaching the eyes, and ceiling-mounted shields add protection.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Radiation safety and radiobiology: leaded eyewear for lens protection?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.