Adv Topics Final Review

​TRAUMA

​Guidelines

move the patient only if absolutely necessary

must complete a minimum of two images of each body part usually 90 degrees from eachother​

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​Trauma

o most trauma skulls x-rays have been replaced with CT

sonography is often used to evaluate the abdomen​

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Subject | Subject

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​Trauma

Patient

-patients lose consciousness and change status quickly

​- if the patient loses consciousness contact the ED physician

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are signs of shock

• cool clammy skin

• excessive sweating

• excessive thirst

• vomitting

Multiple Choice

what is diophoresis

• excessive thirst

• excessive sweating

• cool clammy skin

• anxiety

Portables

Grids

• In order to avoid grid cut off the CR bust be centered within 1.5 inches of the midline

• most grid ratios are 6:1 or 8:1

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Multiple Select

The anode heel effect is made worst with which of the following?

• short SID

• long SID

• smaller field size

• larger field size

Portables

• Lead, caliper, technique chart

• 6 foot cord

• 90 degree angle to primary beam

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Multiple Choice

During mobile radiography why should the radiographer stand at a 90 angle to the primary beam

• to be able to see the patient

• reduced amount of primary radiation

• reduced amount of scatter radiation

• to be able to access the control switch

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum required SSD for portable examinations

• 12 inches

• 15 inches

• 20 inches

• 40 inches

Precautions

• strict isolation- mask, gown and gloves

• drainage secretion- gloves

• droplet- particulate mask

• neutropenic- reverse isolation

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Surgery

• sterile field is area prepared for the patient

• sterile surgery clothing should be clean and fresh

• sterile gowns are sterile in the front above the waist

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a sterile team member?

• anesthesia provider

• physician assistant

• radiography tech

• transporter

Pediatrics

• never leave alone

• use a shorter time because they move

• use toys to distract and reduce anxiety

• communicate with patient and family

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Multiple Choice

premature infants and neonates benefit from having this in the exam room

• bright lights

• loud noises

• warmer

Multiple Choice

the right side of the bronchial tree is the most common location for:

• fracture

• dislocation

• impairment

• aspiration

Multiple Choice

This is used on pediatric patients for chests and abdomens

• mummification

• tape

• pigg o stat

• tandem board

Multiple Select

which of the following are post op care procedures after the removal of an arterial catheter

• hot pack

• direct pressure on the artery

• adhesive bandage

• vascular closure device

Multiple Choice

gadolinium is used to create contrast for which modality

• MRI

• CT

• Ultrasound

• nuclear medicine

Procedures

• know the different modalities

• know risks associated with modalities

• know the procedures for specials

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Multiple Choice

which of the following is one of the leading causes of death among the elderly

• pancreatitis

• falls

• emphysema

• pneumonia

Geriatrics

• know signs of different types of abuse

• know key things associated with age related changes

• know terminology

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Multiple Choice

Who are geriatric patients

• greater than 45

• greater than 50

• greater than 65

• greater than 70

Multiple Select

which of the following factors affect the quality of the aging experience

• gender

• race

• ethnicity

• social class

Multiple Select

which of the following chronic conditions account for 7/10 deaths for the elderly

• heart disease

• arthritis

• cancer

• stroke

Multiple Choice

The typical victim of elder abuse is

• greater than 60

• greater than 70

• greater than 75

• greater than 80

Multiple Choice

This uses transportable x-ray equipment to bring imaging services to the patient

• mammography

• MRI

• CT

• mobile radiography

Multiple Choice

mobile radiography was first used

• in hospitals

• in surgery clinics

• in the military

• in the ER

Multiple Choice

When performing exams on pediatric patients you should avoid

• teaching sheets

• using toys

• medical jargon

• shielding

Multiple Select

angiography:

• is an invasive procedure

• shows vessels

• utilizes contrast

• is a nuclear medicine procedure