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Radt 440 final exam questions andanswers
A 1-year old child comes to radiology for an erect abdomen. Which one of the following
immobilization devices of techniques should be used during the exposure - Answer -Pigg-
o-stat
A child will be less likely to be upset or agitated if - Answer -The room is prepared before he
or she enters it
Reaching over a sterile field is allowed by - Answer -Only by sterile team members
Institution-approved attire worn in the OR - Answer -should be fresh for each shift
The single most effective means of radiation protection for the radiologic technologist
during mobile radiography is - Answer -distance
What are some requirements to produce optimal radiographs during foreign body
localization - Answer -small focal spot, maximum control of motion, exact AP or PA and
lateral projections
How long should the patient lie in the decubitus position before making the exposure
during a mobile decubitus chest examination - Answer -5 minutes
Which of the following procedures should a radiographer perform if a trauma patient with a
head injury displays unequal pupils - Answer -immediately inform the attending physician
A forced twisting of a joint resulting in a partial rupture or tearing of supportive ligaments
without a dislocation is called a - Answer -sprain
What should be done if the sterile field is compromised - Answer -tell OR staff immediately
Name the type of fracture when bone is crushed at the site of impact, resulting in two or
more fragments - Answer -comminuted
When imaging the upper or lower limbs on geriatric patients, keep in mind that - Answer -
mobility and flexibility is often decreased
,If parents are allowed in the room they should wear - Answer -an apron and gloves if their
hands are in the beam
Fragments of low-density materials such as wood, plastic, and glass are most frequently
found in the superficial tissues. For optimal demonstration of these materials, what type of
exposure is required - Answer -high contrast
Which of the following factors should be the first consideration in controlling motion for the
pediatric patient - Answer -Short exposure time
During mobile radiography, the least amount of scattered radiation will occur at what angle
to the object being radiographed - Answer -90 degrees
Who would be included as non-sterile team members - Answer -anesthesia provider,
radiographer
An advantage of using a capacitor-discharge mobile unit would be - Answer -small size,
ease of movement around the hospital
Which of the following generally requires the use of a grid - Answer -None of the above
A patient's lower leg is in traction in the hospital bed. The orthopedic surgeon orders an AP
mortise projection of the ankle. But because of the traction, the lower leg cannot be rotated.
The leg is in a straight "foot up" position. What can the radiographer do to achieve this AP
mortise projection - Answer -Perform a CR 15-20 degree lateromedial angle AP projection
What is the most common location for an aspirated foreign body - Answer -right side of
bronchial tree
The aging experience is individual and is affected by - Answer -attitude, lifestyle choices,
heredity
A patient enters the ER with a possible pneumothorax of the right lung. The patient is
unable to stand or sit erect. Which specific position should be performed to diagnose the
condition - Answer -left lateral decubitus
Where should the operator be (or surgeon) stand when using a C-arm fluoroscopy unit in a
horizontal CR position - Answer -intensifying end of the C-arm
Which of the following procedures does not require the use of mobile fluoroscopy - Answer
-All of the above require guidance
One of the greatest dangers facing a premature neonate is - Answer -hypothermia
To keep exposure times to a minimum during mobile radiography, the recommended SID
should be - Answer -40"
, Which one of the following devices is classified as an external fixator - Answer -Ilizarov
device
If a fracture does not transverse through the entire bone it is called - Answer -incomplete
The primary pathologic indication for an operative cholangiogram is - Answer -biliary
calculi
Which projection of the abdomen should be performed to demonstrate air of fluid levels
when a trauma patient is unable to be positioned either upright or in the lateral position -
Answer -Lateral, dorsal decubitus position
Which of the following attire is worn by the radiographer when entering a strict isolation
room for a mobile radiography examination - Answer -mask, gown, gloves
Ageism is a term used to describe _____ of the elderly - Answer -stereotype and
discrimination
Which of the following projections should be the first one performed for a multiple-trauma
patient - Answer -lateral cervical spine, dorsal decubitus position
Less-used x-ray equipment in the OR should be cleaned - Answer -at least once a week
Which of the following terms best describes a partial dislocation of a joint - Answer -
subluxation
Is there any application for ultra sound in the treatment of the trauma patient - Answer -
Trauma injury to a pregnant patient with suspected internal abdominal bleeding
Two factors why CT is so important in dealing with the trauma victim - Answer -quick, cross
sectional anatomy gives you more info
Name 5 chronic conditions that affect people older than 65 - Answer -hearing loss, arthritis,
heart disease, diabetes, cataracts
What is post reduction radiography - Answer -radiographs taken after an invasive or non-
invasive procedure has taken place. The purpose is to see the bone placement
Describe the golden hour - Answer -First hour of a traumatic injury where the entire team
must maintain vitals for the organs and to prevent shock or death
What is a "closed reduction"orthopedic procedure - Answer -it is a non-invasive procedure
where they use casts or splints to reduce a fracture or dislocation
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