Under DIRECT SUPERVISION, which statement describes the required presence of a radiographer during an examination?

• A. The radiographer is physically present during the conduct of the examination.
• B. The radiographer reviews the procedure after the examination.
• C. The radiographer is offsite and not involved in the immediate procedure.
• D. The radiographer only reviews the image after the examination.

Answer: (A)

Direct supervision means the radiographer must be physically present in the exam area during the procedure, able to see and hear what’s happening and ready to intervene immediately if needed. This close presence ensures patient safety, correct positioning, and appropriate application of exposure factors and shielding. The radiographer can guide the patient, adjust technique on the spot, and stop or modify the exam if anything is off, which is essential for maintaining image quality while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.

That’s why the statement describing the radiographer as being physically present during the conduct of the examination is the best fit. The other options imply reviewing or being remote before or after the procedure, which does not meet the immediate oversight required by direct supervision.