Chapter 14. Immobilization Techniques.

Question 1

Ambulatory

Answer 1

able to walk

Question 2

Anteroposterior

Answer 2

direction of X-ray beam from front to back.

Question 3

Artifacts

Answer 3

substances or structures not naturally persent but of which an authentic image appears on an image.

Question 4

Axial Projection

Answer 4

any projection not at right angles to the long axis of an anatomic structure.

Question 5

empathy

Answer 5

recognition of and entering into the feelings of another person.

Question 6

flexion

Answer 6

act of bending or condition of being bent.

Question 7

geriatric

Answer 7

pertaining to the treatment of the aged.

Question 8

immobilization

Answer 8

act of rendering immovable.

Question 9

neonates

Answer 9

newborn infants

Question 10

pediatric

Answer 10

pertaining to the branch of medicine that treats children.

Question 11

Plantar Surface

Answer 11

sole of the foot.

Question 12

rapport

Answer 12

relation of harmony and accord

Question 13

restraint

Answer 13

hindrance of an action (movement)

Question 14

trauma

Answer 14

wound or injury.

Question 15

Voluntary motion is under the control of the

Answer 15

Patient

Question 16

The most important communication that occurs in a radiology department takes place between the radiographer and the

Answer 16

Patient

Question 17

A key component to effective communication with a patient is

Answer 17

establishing rapport.

Question 18

What is the most commonly used immobilization device?

Answer 18

Positioning sponge.

Question 19

Which of the following might be used to immobilize a patient for an upright lateral chest radiograph?

a. sandbags
b. Velcro straps
c. head clamps
d. positioning sponge

Answer 19

velcro straps

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a spinal trauma immobilization device?

a. air splint
b. antishock garment
c. traction splint
d. backboard

Answer 20

Backboard

Question 21

When is removing a cervical collar permissible?

Answer 21

after the physician has reviewed the images and determined it is safe

Question 22

Which immobilization device is radiopaque

Answer 22

sandbag

Question 23

The Pigg-O-Stat is an immobilization device used for which examination?

Answer 23

chest

Question 24

One of the greatest fears of a geriatric patient is

Answer 24

Falling