Camrt stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

C-spine flexion / extension views assess what? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Anterior and posterior movement or lack of movement due to an injury What does ERCP stand for? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography What is an ERCP used for? - ACCURATE ANSWER-To investigate biliary tree, CBD, gallbladder and pancreas Ball catchers view is good to assess what? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Early stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis Low blood pressure and dizziness due to standing up too quickl...

Abscess (brain): definition and imaging appearance on T1, T2, CE, and DWI - ACCURATE ANSWER-Collection of pus. Mass effect and extensive surrounding edema. T1: hypointense to grey matter T2: hyperintense to grey matter with surrounding edema. CE MRI: ring-like enhancement DWI shows an abscess having a high DWI signal with corresponding low signal on the ADC map. Avascular Necrosis (AVN) - ACCURATE ANSWER-T1: necrotic area is hypointense T2: hyperintense bone marrow edema Ischemic ...

What is an Adrenergic drug? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Drug that stimulates the nervous system, and causes the relaxation of smooth muscles of the bronchi. What is a common example of an adrenergic drug? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Epinephrine What is an example of a local anesthetic? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Lidocaine (Xylocaine) What are some common side effects of anticoagulants? - ACCURATE ANSWER-- Bruising - Spontaneous bleeding What is an anticholinergic drug? - ACCURATE ANSWER-A drug that depresses t...

Angle 10 degrees caudad - ACCURATE ANSWER-What is the central ray for an AP axial coccyx? Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography; used to diagnose biliary and pancreatic pathologies when the biliary ducts are not dilated and no obstruction exists in the ampulla - ACCURATE ANSWER-What does ERCP stand for and what is it done for? AP motility of the cervical spine, or lack of movement due to trauma or disease - ACCURATE ANSWER-What do Flexion/Extension views of the Cervical Spine asse...

Role of CAMRT - ACCURATE ANSWER-- advocate for MRTs - promote advancement of profession - set certification exam - outlines best practice guidelines Best practice is - ACCURATE ANSWER-- the means for providing the best possible outcome for pts based on judgments - situational - continually evolving Best practice is an integration of - ACCURATE ANSWER-- best available clinical evidence - clinical expertise and experience - pt values and expectations 5 main headings - ACCURATE ANSW...

When preparing to add antiseptic iodine to a sterile field. Why must some of the liquid be poured into the sink before adding the remainder to the sterile container? a. to wash the container's lip to prevent contamination b. to prevent splashing of the liquid onto the sterile tray c. to allow the technologist to determine the consistency of the liquid d. to remove any solidified particles from the liquid - ACCURATE ANSWER-a. to wash the container's lip to prevent contamination (this ma...

Acute (early) radiation syndromes occurs - ACCURATE ANSWER-With a large dose (100 R or more) to the whole body Long term radiation effects will occur - ACCURATE ANSWER-Years later (25-30 years) There are 2 categories of long term effects - ACCURATE ANSWER-Genetic and somatic Genetic Effects of Radiation - ACCURATE ANSWER-changes that are passed on to the next generation due to radiation Somatic effects of radiation - ACCURATE ANSWER-Damages that occur to the person that received the ...

Is SNR proportional or inversely proportional to voxel volume - ACCURATE ANSWER-Proportional 3 fields used in MRI - ACCURATE ANSWER--static magnetic field -TVMF (gradient field) -RF field 3 main types of magnets used - ACCURATE ANSWER--Superconducting (most common_ -Resistive -Permanent FDA limits for the 3 fields in MRI - ACCURATE ANSWER-Static field: 2T TVMF: 3T/s RF field: - does not cause an increase in temperature of more than .5 deg C or any body part of 1 deg C -SAR does...

Angle 10 degrees caudad - Answer What is the central ray for an AP axial coccyx? Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography; used to diagnose biliary and pancreatic pathologies when the biliary ducts are not dilated and no obstruction exists in the ampulla - Answer What does ERCP stand for and what is it done for? AP motility of the cervical spine, or lack of movement due to trauma or disease - Answer What do Flexion/Extension views of the Cervical Spine assess? Must not exceed 2% o...

Why include ant ST on lat Cspine - ACCURATE ANSWER-Pre verterbal fat stripe- widening=#, mass, inflammation Air gap technique - ACCURATE ANSWER-reduces scatter, increases contrast IP 10-15 cm away from pt mAs increase 10% for every cm gap Not effective with high kV why expiration with pneumo - ACCURATE ANSWER-reduces lung vol, pneumo occupies larger area- easier to see Spondylolisthesis - ACCURATE ANSWER-forward displacement of a vertebra commonly occurs after # (pars) Spondylolys...