How do you feel about working in an environment that may expose you to negative effects in the long term?

"I feel good about coming to work hard in a nuclear medicine residency like yours because I know that safety measures are always in place to limit exposure for staff. In my current training, I've prioritized wearing a protective lab coat, using syringe shields and decontamination soap, and limiting all food and drink in the radiation lab. These are the same principles I would bring to your program as a nuclear medicine resident."

Ideally, your answer to this question will be twofold. First, let your interviewers know that you will be comfortable with the slight risks that come with being a resident in their program. Then make sure to talk about all safety measures you are aware of in nuclear medicine and reiterate that you would always keep safety at the top of your mind as a resident.