Limited-scope radiography typically allows medical assistants to perform which of the following?

• A. It allows staff to expose X-ray films without restrictions
• B. It requires all radiographic procedures to be performed by a radiologic technologist
• C. It limits the number of X-ray procedures that a healthcare worker can perform
• D. Expose and develop film in addition to patient preparation duties

Answer: (D)

Limited-scope radiography defines a specific set of imaging tasks that a medical assistant can perform under supervision. The best option reflects that, with proper training and oversight, a medical assistant can handle both preparing the patient and the imaging process itself, including exposing the film and developing it (or processing the image). This combination aligns with how limited-scope radiography is designed to work in many clinical settings, enabling efficient patient care while maintaining safety and supervision requirements. Other choices imply no restrictions, require a technologist for all procedures, or misstate the scope, whereas the described task set—expose and develop film along with patient preparation—fits the typical duties under limited-scope radiography.