Mobile/Surgery Flashcards
Institution approved attire worn in the OR should be
Should be fresh for each shift
What do you do if sterile field is compromised
Tell OR staff immediately
Clean less frequently used X-ray equipment in OR
At least once a week
Sterile gowns are considered sterile from
Shoulder to level of sterile field
Reaching over sterile field is only allowed by
Sterile team members
Who are non sterile team members
Anesthesiologist & Radiographer
What should a radiographer do after removing the cover from IR
Remove cloves before handling it
When positioning IR under the table the radiographer should
Not lift drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field
Which surgical procedure requires C-arm to be positioned between pt’s legs
Hip pinning
The sterile field is the
Area prepared for the pt
Mobile radiographic units can have direct digital capability with wired to the unit or wireless. T or F
True
The generators for mobile units have the same kilowatt rating as stationary x-ray equipment. T or F
False
The central ray must be centered within how many inches of the midline of the grid to avoid grid cutoff?
1-1.5”
Most grids used for mobile radiography have ratios of:
6:1 or 8:1
The anode heel effect is an important consideration in mobile radiography. Which of the following will produce a more pronounced heel effect?
- short SID
- large field size
- use of low kVp techniques
- short SID
2. large field size
To keep exposure times to a minimum during mobile radiography, the recommended SID should be:
40”
Which of the following should be available on every mobile radiography machine?
- lead apron
- radiographic technique chart
- measuring caliper
all of them
During a mobile exposure, the radiographer should be how far from the object being radiographed?
6 feet
During mobile radiography, the radiographer ideally should be standing at what degree of angle from the primary beam?
90 degrees
During mobile radiography, the least amount of scattered radiation will occur at what angle to the object being radiographed?
90 degrees
The single most effective mean of radiation protection during mobile radiography is
distance
During mobile radiography, shielding should be used on:
- children
- exams in which the gonads are near the primary beam
- patients of reproductive age
all the above
According to federal regulations, the source to skin (SSD) distance during mobile radiography may not be less than…
12 inches
Which of the following attire is worn by the radiographer when entering a strict isolation room for a mobile radiography exam?
- mask
- gown
- gloves
all the above
Which of the following attire is worn by the radiographer of a patient has drainage secretion precautions?
- mask
- gown
- gloves
gloves
How long should the patient lie in the decubitus position before making the exposure during a mobile decubitus chest exam?
5 minutes
For which mobile exam is the cathode of the x ray tube placed toward the head end of the patient?
- AP abd
- AP and lateral femur
- AP chest
- AP ABD
3. AP chest
Which of the following preliminary steps should the radiographer perform before beginning a mobile x-ray exam?
- invite family members to remain in the room
- introduce oneself to the patient and family
- determine that the correct patient is in the room
- introduce oneself to the patient and family
3. determine that the correct patient is in the room
Which position is recommended for a mobile AP chest exam on a critically ill patient?
Supine
What will result if the grid IR is leaning on a mobile lateral decubitus exam of the chest or abdomen?
distortion
