2026 · Q60
Which one among the following is the primary reason for asking persons undergoing X-ray imaging to remove metallic objects?
General KnowledgePhysics
- AMetallic objects can absorb/reflect X-ray resulting in dark/bright spot
- BMetallic objects can melt causing serious skin damage
- CX-ray can create sparks on hitting the metallic objects
- DX-ray can damage the metallic objects by altering their composition
Explanation
Metallic objects strongly absorb and reflect X-rays, producing dark or bright artefacts (spots) on the radiograph that can obscure anatomical detail. This is the primary reason patients are asked to remove them before imaging. The answer is (A).