Knowledge Check

When using a hand-held wand for screening, what is the correct procedure?

A) Quickly wave the wand over the person without following a pattern
B) Keep the wand at least 6 inches away and move in a slow, consistent pattern
C) Touch the person with the wand to ensure detection
D) Only scan the person’s upper body

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Correct Answer: B – The correct procedure is to keep the wand at least 6 inches away from the body and move it in a slow, consistent pattern to ensure thorough screening.