MI 238 - Trauma Review

A hospital that has the most comprehensive 24-hour medical care available along with a surgical residency program would be which trauma level?

• Level I

• Level II

• Level III

• Level IV

TRUE or FALSE? Attempt should be made to remove larger foreign bodies as to minimize artifacts within the image and inaccurate EI calculations.

• True

• False

How should technical factors be adjusted for soft tissue technique with DR?

• No adjustment

• 1/2 the technique

• Decrease kVp by 10-15

• Decrease density by 2

Which of the following is a “bruise” type injury without a fracture or break in the skin?

• Abrasion

• Laceration

• Contusion

• Fracture

How should technical factors be adjusted for imaging through a plaster cast?

• No adjustment

• Increase mAs 2x or kVp 15%

• Increase mAs 3x or kVp 30%

• A.50% increase mAs or 8% kVp

• A.75% increase mAs or 10% kVp

Which of the following is a scraping away of the skin or mucous membrane?

• Abrasion

• Laceration

• Contusion

• Fracture

Which classification of trauma is specific with effects of ionizing radiation to the body?

• Chemical

• Mechanical

• Thermal

• Radiation

The first hour after a traumatic injury occurs is termed as “The __________.”

• Critical Hour

• Red Zone

• Crisis Hour

• Golden Hour

TRUE or FALSE? All immobilizers should be removed for imaging to reduce artifacts on images.

• True

• False

Which of the following personnel are not able to stabilize/maintain cervical spine precautions?

• Nurse

• Physician Assistant

• Radiologic Technologist

• Paramedic