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The main advantages of CT over conventional radiography are -Elimination of superimposed structures - the ability to differentiate small differences in density of an atomic structures - superior quality of the images Computer tomography for technologists exam review Romans chapter 1 page 3 CT image quality is evaluated using a number of criteria including - spatial resolution - low contrast resolution - temporal resolution Computer tomography for technologists exam review Romans...

Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...

ADA screening for DM in Children - Answer -symptomatic children (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, blurred vision) regardless of risk factors -asymptomatic children after puberty or 10 years of age or older if overweight or obese (>85th percentile). Plus 1 of the following: *T2DM in 1st or 2nd degree relative *high risk racial/ethnic group *signs of insulin resistance (HTN, dyslipidemia, acanthosis nigricans, PCOS, SGA) *maternal hx of DM or GDM during the child's gestation St...

OSCE (DSE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass T/F: Nifidepine causes gingival hyperplasia. - Correct Answer ️️ -True Ca channel blockers: Amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil, "dipines" Dilantin (Phenytoin): anti-convulsant Cyclosporine: immunosuppressant Large space between 11 and 12. What do you do? - Correct Answer ️️ -a. Mini implant b. Do a bridge c. Leave it alone**** Picture with white cauliflower nodule on dorsal tongue is: - Correct Answer ️️ - Papilloma on a tongu...

ADA screening for DM in Children - Answer--symptomatic children (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, blurred vision) regardless of risk factors -asymptomatic children after puberty or 10 years of age or older if overweight or obese (>85th percentile). Plus 1 of the following: *T2DM in 1st or 2nd degree relative *high risk racial/ethnic group *signs of insulin resistance (HTN, dyslipidemia, acanthosis nigricans, PCOS, SGA) *maternal hx of DM or GDM during the child's gestation Statist...

RCP160 Midterm Quiz with Complete Solutions 100% Verified _________________ means that _____________________ absorbs xrays the least and results in a ________________ shadow - Correct Answer -radiolucent -air (such as in the lungs) -dark _________________ means that _____________________ absorbs most xray energy and results in a ________________ shadow - Correct Answer -radiopaque -bone (such as the ribs) -white Fat and water shadows are - Correct Answer different degrees of gray on a...

Why auscultate the posterior chest wall Answer yields more useful information pg. 12 HESS % total body potassium intracellular Answer 98% sympathetic stimulation of heart causes Answer increase force of contraction of ventricles hypokalemia Answer chronic alcoholism radiolucent Answer black radiodense Answer object depicted blocked most of the x-rays and appeared as a light area on the film radiopaque Answer substances that do not permit the passage of x-rays penetration xr...

ATLS EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. ANS: True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? ANS: aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younge...

2 only Radiation exposure to the gonads (sperm & ova) may alter the genetic code in the DNA molecule and cause a mutation in future generations. A radiation induced mutation is always bad! correct answersWhy is radiation exposure to the gonads such a critical concern? 1. The person may become sterile 2. Mutations in offspring may result 3. Gonadal cancer may develop D. Bone marrow correct answersIrradiation of which of the following anatomical areas will affect the production of white...

NDAEB Radiology Test Questions with Answers Structures that radiation can easily pass through are: - Answer-Radiolucent 3 structures that are radiolucent on an image - Answer-Metal restorations enamel dense areas of bone The range of shades of grey to black to white is called: - Answer-Contrast a 90 kVp setting requires less exposure time and produces an image that has: - Answer-Low contrast A 70 kVp setting requires longer exposure time and produces an image with: - Answer-High c...