Ch.18 Trauma, mobile, and OR Flashcards

1
Q

What is the correct term for the displacement of bone from a joint?

A

dislocation

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2
Q

what is the correct term for a partial displacement?

A

subluxation

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3
Q

Which one of the following terms describes a poor alignment between the ends of a fractured bone?
A. Dislocation
B. Lack of apposition
C. Apex angulation

A

B. Lack of apposition

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4
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Which one of the following term describes a bending of a distal fracture away from the mid-line?
A. Valgus angualtion
B. Varus angulation
C. Apex angulation

A

A. Valgus angualtion

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5
Q

True/False Any trauma study requires at least two projections as close to 90 opposite from each other.

A

true

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6
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True/ False On initial study of a long bone, both joints should be included for each projection.

A

true

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7
Q

Which type of mobile radiography x-ray unit is self propelled?

A

battery operated

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8
Q

Which type of mobile x-ray unit is lighter in weight?

A

standard

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9
Q

True/False The AP projection with the x-ray tube placed directly above the anatomy during a C-arm procedure is recommended to minimize OID

A

False

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10
Q

What term for the process of holding one image on the C-arm monitor while also providing continuous fluroscopy?

A

roadmapping

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11
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True/False Angiography of the aortic arch for the trauma patient has declined due to the increased use of CT

A

True

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12
Q

A patient with possible pleural effusion in the right lung enters the ER. The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. What position would best demonstrate this condition?
A. Right lateral decubitus
B. AP supine
C. Dorsal decubitus

A

A. Right lateral decubitus

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13
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A patient with a crushing injury to the thorax enters the ER. The patient is on a backboard and cannot move. Which projection can be performed to determine whether the sternum is fractured?

A

15-20 mediolateral Ap

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14
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A patient with possible ascites enters the ER. The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. Which one of the following positions would best demonstrate this condition?
A. AP supine KUB
B. Dorsal decubitus
C. Left lateral decubitus

A

C. Left lateral decubitus

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15
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To ensure that the CR is aligned properly for an AP trauma projection of the foot, the CR is angled

A

10 posteriorly to the plantar surface

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16
Q

A patient with a possible fracture of the ankle enters the ER. The patient cannot move. What can be done to provide a mortise projection?

A

cross angle CR 15-20 lateromedial

17
Q

Which of the following projection will demonstrate the C1-2 vertebrae if the patient cannot open his mouth?
A. 35-40 cephalad, AP axial
B. 15-20 cephalad, AP axial
C. Swimmers later

A

A. 35-40 cephalad, AP axial

18
Q

What is the name of the device on the x-ray tube mount that permits compound angles of the x-ray tube?
A. C-arm
B. Trunnion
C. Angle brace

A

B. Trunnion

19
Q

A patient with a possible Barton fracture enters the ER. Which of the following positioning routines would best demonstrate this fracture?
A. AP or PA lateral wrist
B. AP, mortise and lateral
C. AP and lateral foot

A

A. AP or PA lateral wrist

20
Q
Radiologist often use the Salter Harris system to classify\_\_\_ fractures.
A. Pathologic
B. Trimallor
C. Stellate
D. Epiphyseal
A

D. Epiphyseal

21
Q

For successful surgical radiographic exposures, clear communication must be established between the surgeon, technologist and the

A

Anesthesiologist

22
Q

Which of the following devices helps maintain the sterile filed in surgery during a C-arm guided hip pinning?
A. shower curtain
B. mylar shield
C. cassette cover

A

A. shower curtain

23
Q

The absence of infectious disease is the definition of

A

Aespsis

24
Q
What portion of the OR table is considered sterile
A. only the level of the table
B. entire table
C. table top and half of the base
D. none of the table
A

A. only the level of the table

25
Q

Imaging equipment stored in surgery must be cleaned

A

weekly

26
Q

Retrograde urography is a ____examination of the urinary system.

A

nonfunctional

27
Q

Which of the following is used during hip pinning?
A, Cannulated screw assembly
B. Ilizarov device
C. Kirschner wire

A

A. Cannulated screw

28
Q

Which parts of a sterile gown are considered sterile?
A. From the top of the shoulders to the knee
B. The sleeves and waist region
C. The shoulders to the level of the sterile field, as well as the sleeve from the cuff to just above the elbow.

A

C. The shoulders to the level of the sterile field, as well as the sleeve from the cuff to just above the elbow.

29
Q

Which one of the following projections of the skull would project the petrous ridge in the lower one-third of the orbits on a supine trauma patient.
A AP skull, CR 0 to OML
B. AP skull, CR 15 caudad to OML
C. AP skull, CR 30 caudad to OML

A

C. AP skull, CR 30 caudad to OML