2 Days Of Right in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 27yo Woman | Patient Safety | SMLE Q#16992
SMLE Question #16992
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Patient Safety
Objective: OBJ-432
Last updated: February 2026
A 27-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with 2 days of right lower quadrant abdominal pain and mild nausea. Her last menstrual period was 6 weeks ago, and she reports irregular cycles. An abdominal radiograph is performed to evaluate her pain. Immediately afterward, she mentions possible pregnancy, and a urine pregnancy test is positive. The team is reviewing how to reduce the risk of similar errors in future patients needing imaging that uses ionizing radiation. What is the most appropriate preventive step?
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