C16: Review Questions

Question 1

1. What type of tape should be used for immobilization of a pediatric patient?

Answer 1

hypoallergenic

Question 2

2. Which of the following examinations is often performed to determine the extent of cretinism?

Answer 2

long bone studies

Question 3

3. Premature closure of the cranial sutures is a condition termed _____.

Answer 3

craniostenosis

Question 4

4. Which of the following methods or techniques is used to examine the extent of clubfoot?

Answer 4

kite method

Question 5

5. Where is the CR centered for an erect AP projection of the abdomen on an infant?

Answer 5

a. 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the umbilicus

Question 6

6. A viral infection, primarily seen in children ages 1 to 3 years old, that is evidenced by labored breathing and a harsh dry cough that is sometimes accompanied by fever is termed:

Answer 6

croup

Question 7

7. A bacterial infection of the epiglottis, most common in children 2 to 5 years old, which is a serious condition that can rapidly become fatal is termed:

Answer 7

epiglottis

Question 8

8. An inherited disease in which secretions of heavy mucus cause progressive “clogging” of bronchi and bronchioles is termed:

Answer 8

c. cystic fibrosis.

Question 9

9. Which condition or disease is best demonstrated with an AP and lateral chest examination?

Answer 9

b. Meconium aspiration

Question 10

10. Where is the CR directed for an AP projection of the chest with the patient supine?

Answer 10

b. Perpendicular to the MSP at the level of the midthorax, approximately at the mammillary line

Question 11

11. Where is the CR directed for the AP Towne skull?

Answer 11

c. Centered to glabella, 30-degree caudad to OML.

Question 12

12. Where is the CR directed for the AP reverse Caldwell skull?

Answer 12

b. Centered to glabella, 15-degree cephalad to OML.

Question 13

13. Where is the CR directed for the AP skull?

Answer 13

a. Centered to glabella, parallel to the OML.

Question 14

14. Where is the CR directed for an AP supine projection of the abdomen for infants and small children?

Answer 14

a. Perpendicular to and directed to the center of the IR about 1 inch above the umbilicus

Question 15

15. Where is the CR directed for an AP supine projection of the abdomen for older children and adolescents?

Answer 15

b. Perpendicular to and directed to the center of the IR at the level of the iliac crest

Question 16

16. What are the clinical indications for a VCUG?

Answer 16

a. Vesicoureteral reflux

Question 17

17. A skeletal survey, for suspected child abuse, includes which radiographic examinations?

Answer 17

AP and lateral chest; AP and lateral skull; AP abdomen to include the pelvis

Question 18

18. Which of the following is the most common form of immobilization for pediatric patients?

Answer 18

b. Pigg-O-Stat

Question 19

19. Which of the following methods is to minimize radiation exposure when imaging pediatric patients?

Answer 19

close collimation, low dosage techniques, gonadal shielding

Question 20

20. Which of the following is a classification of child abuse?

Answer 20

neglect, psychological maltreatment, and physical abuse