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Table 2
Responses related to the knowledge of using radionuclide detection equipment to assess patients for radioactive contamination.
| Parameter | To scan a large number of individuals for possible radiation exposure | To identify unknown internal radiation contamination | To assess radioiodine uptake | To assess the radiation exposure rate of an area or patient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A scintillation gamma camera is best used | 23.33% (n = 14) | 58.33% (n = 35) | 10% (n = 10) | 8.33% (n = 5) |
| A Geiger counter is best used | 18.33% (n = 11) | 16.66% (n = 10) | 5% (n = 3) | 60% (n = 36) |
| A thyroid probe is best used | 11.66% (n = 7) | 6.66% (n = 4) | 81.66% (n = 49) | 0% (n = 0) |
| A portal monitor is best used | 43.33% (n = 26) | 25% (n = 15) | 6.66% (n = 4) | 25% (n = 15) |
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