Which of the following devices is designed to attenuate secondary radiation during fluoroscopy?

The Bucky slot cover is specifically designed to attenuate secondary radiation during fluoroscopy procedures. It is a protective device that is placed over the slot of the fluoroscopy table where the image receptor is located. When the fluoroscopy tube is activated, secondary radiation can scatter from the patient and the surrounding environment, posing a radiation hazard to personnel. The Bucky slot cover helps to minimize this exposure by absorbing some of the radiation and preventing it from reaching the operator or other individuals in the vicinity.

While the lead apron, collimator, and glove shield contribute to radiation protection in different ways, they do not serve the specific function of attenuating secondary radiation at the Bucky slot. Lead aprons are worn by personnel to shield their bodies from scatter radiation but do not physically block the slot. The collimator is used to focus and limit the primary x-ray beam to the area of interest, thus minimizing unnecessary radiation, but it does not directly address secondary radiation. Glove shields protect the hands when performing procedures but again are not designed for managing the secondary radiation emanating from the slot.

Therefore, the Bucky slot cover is uniquely suited to this role, as it directly reduces the radiation exposure that can occur in the area where secondary radiation is