MRI Safety Zones

How many MRI safety zones are there?. Two. Three. Four. Five.

Zone I is: Magnet room. Public access area. Control room. Restricted area.

Zone II is used for: Scanning. Patient preparation and screening. Equipment storage. Emergencies.

Zone III access is: Open to everyone. Restricted and controlled. Public. Optional.

Zone IV contains: Waiting room. Control room. MRI scanner. Office space.

Entry into Zone III requires: No permission. Screening and authorization. Patient consent only. Identification badge.

Zone IV is considered dangerous because of: Noise. Radiation. Strong magnetic field. Darkness.

Unauthorized access increases the risk of: Delays. Projectile accidents. Image blur. Claustrophobia.

Safety zones help: Improve workflow. Control hazards. Reduce cost. Decorate the department.

Zone III must be supervised by: Security. Level 2 MRI personnel. Patients. Visitors.

Signs are posted to: Inform patients. Warn of hazards. Advertise MRI. Reduce noise.

Access control prevents: Long exams. Accidental entry into magnet room. Image distortion. RF heating.

Doors to Zone III and IV should be: Always open. Locked or controlled. Optional. Decorative.

MRI zones are designed for: Convenience. Safety and organization. Faster imaging. Comfort only.

Proper zoning reduces: Training needs. Accidents and injuries. Staffing. Equipment costs.