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Mobile/Surgery Flashcards

1
Q

Institution approved attire worn in the OR should be

A

Should be fresh for each shift

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2
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What do you do if sterile field is compromised

A

Tell OR staff immediately

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3
Q

Clean less frequently used X-ray equipment in OR

A

At least once a week

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4
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Sterile gowns are considered sterile from

A

Shoulder to level of sterile field

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5
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Reaching over sterile field is only allowed by

A

Sterile team members

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6
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Who are non sterile team members

A

Anesthesiologist & Radiographer

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7
Q

What should a radiographer do after removing the cover from IR

A

Remove cloves before handling it

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8
Q

When positioning IR under the table the radiographer should

A

Not lift drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field

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9
Q

Which surgical procedure requires C-arm to be positioned between pt’s legs

A

Hip pinning

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10
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The sterile field is the

A

Area prepared for the pt

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11
Q

Mobile radiographic units can have direct digital capability with wired to the unit or wireless. T or F

A

True

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12
Q

The generators for mobile units have the same kilowatt rating as stationary x-ray equipment. T or F

A

False

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13
Q

The central ray must be centered within how many inches of the midline of the grid to avoid grid cutoff?

A

1-1.5”

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14
Q

Most grids used for mobile radiography have ratios of:

A

6:1 or 8:1

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15
Q

The anode heel effect is an important consideration in mobile radiography. Which of the following will produce a more pronounced heel effect?

  1. short SID
  2. large field size
  3. use of low kVp techniques
A
  1. short SID

2. large field size

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16
Q

To keep exposure times to a minimum during mobile radiography, the recommended SID should be:

A

40”

17
Q

Which of the following should be available on every mobile radiography machine?

  1. lead apron
  2. radiographic technique chart
  3. measuring caliper
A

all of them

18
Q

During a mobile exposure, the radiographer should be how far from the object being radiographed?

A

6 feet

19
Q

During mobile radiography, the radiographer ideally should be standing at what degree of angle from the primary beam?

A

90 degrees

20
Q

During mobile radiography, the least amount of scattered radiation will occur at what angle to the object being radiographed?

A

90 degrees

21
Q

The single most effective mean of radiation protection during mobile radiography is

A

distance

22
Q

During mobile radiography, shielding should be used on:

  1. children
  2. exams in which the gonads are near the primary beam
  3. patients of reproductive age
A

all the above

23
Q

According to federal regulations, the source to skin (SSD) distance during mobile radiography may not be less than…

A

12 inches

24
Q

Which of the following attire is worn by the radiographer when entering a strict isolation room for a mobile radiography exam?

  1. mask
  2. gown
  3. gloves
A

all the above

25
Q

Which of the following attire is worn by the radiographer of a patient has drainage secretion precautions?

  1. mask
  2. gown
  3. gloves
A

gloves

26
Q

How long should the patient lie in the decubitus position before making the exposure during a mobile decubitus chest exam?

A

5 minutes

27
Q

For which mobile exam is the cathode of the x ray tube placed toward the head end of the patient?

  1. AP abd
  2. AP and lateral femur
  3. AP chest
A
  1. AP ABD

3. AP chest

28
Q

Which of the following preliminary steps should the radiographer perform before beginning a mobile x-ray exam?

  1. invite family members to remain in the room
  2. introduce oneself to the patient and family
  3. determine that the correct patient is in the room
A
  1. introduce oneself to the patient and family

3. determine that the correct patient is in the room

29
Q

Which position is recommended for a mobile AP chest exam on a critically ill patient?

A

Supine

30
Q

What will result if the grid IR is leaning on a mobile lateral decubitus exam of the chest or abdomen?

A

distortion

Advanced positioning 2015 (15 decks)

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