Ch. 14 Flashcards
Voluntary motion is under the control of the:
Patient
A key component to effective communication with the patient is
Establishing rapport
What is the most commonly used in mobilization device?
Positioning Sponge
What might be used in immobilize a patient for an upright lateral chest radiograph?
Velcro straps
What is an example of a spinal trauma immobilization device?
Backboard
When is removing a cervical collar permissible?
After the physician has reviewed the images and determined it is safe
What immobilization device is radiopaque?
Sand bag
One of the many factors that affect diagnostic quality is ______
Motion
Is all motion bad?
No
What is the difference between voluntary motion and involuntary motion?
given example of each.
Voluntary- Can control (Breathing)
Involuntary- Cannot be controlled (Tremors, Tics)
Examples of immobilization devices
Spine Board, Cervical Collar, Sandbags, etc.
What are the two key essentials for effective communication?
Explain what you were doing and establish rapport
Are sandbags radiolucent and radiopaque?
Radiopaque (will show up on an image!)
The most common spinal trauma traction device is the ______
cervical collar
What radiographic positions can be used to image the cervical spine in a cervical collar due to a trauma situation?
Cross table lateral; AP & AP open mouth