Which statement about table cleaning is correct?

Which statement about table cleaning is correct?

• A. The X-ray table should be cleaned with a mild disinfectant after each patient
• B. The X-ray room should be kept cluttered to speed procedures
• C. The room should be darkened only during exposure
• D. The film should be stored in a well-lit cabinet

Answer: (A)

Sanitation of the X-ray table after each patient is essential for infection control. The table is a high-touch surface, and wiping it down with a mild disinfectant prevents transmission of germs between patients. Let the surface dry according to the product directions before the next patient is positioned. Cluttered rooms create safety hazards and slow procedures, compromising efficiency and safety. A darkened room only during exposure isn’t a standard safety or workflow practice and can hinder safe positioning and verification. Storing film in a well-lit cabinet risks exposing the film to light, which can fog or ruin images; film and other light-sensitive materials require light-controlled storage (or using digital systems where appropriate).

Sanitation of the X-ray table after each patient is essential for infection control. The table is a high-touch surface, and wiping it down with a mild disinfectant prevents transmission of germs between patients. Let the surface dry according to the product directions before the next patient is positioned.

Cluttered rooms create safety hazards and slow procedures, compromising efficiency and safety. A darkened room only during exposure isn’t a standard safety or workflow practice and can hinder safe positioning and verification. Storing film in a well-lit cabinet risks exposing the film to light, which can fog or ruin images; film and other light-sensitive materials require light-controlled storage (or using digital systems where appropriate).