Question

Where are the radioactive devices mostly kept?

(a) In the basement

(b) On the top floor

(c) Outside the building

(d) Close to the power generation room

This question was posed to me in a national level competition.

I'd like to ask this question from Standards Maintained in portion Hospitals of Clinical Science

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) In the basement

Best explanation: Devices using radioactivity is mostly kept in the basement. This allows for the radiation to be controlled and reduces the risk of massive exposure in case of a leak. In case the device breaks down, then also the risk of injury and damage is reduced if the equipment is in the basement.