Module 9: Trauma, Mobile, Surgical Rad Flashcards
fractured segments that are completely displaced, but still in good alignment defines:
bayonet apposition
f/x that is on one side only and the other side is bent describes what kind of f/x:
greenstick
the outer portion of the bone (buckle of cortex) has localized expansion of the cortex w/ little or no displacement and no complete break
torus (buckle) f/x
subluxation of the radial head on a child
nursemaid f/x (elbow)
distal radius is fractured w/ distal fragment displaced posteriorly
Colles f/x
f/x of wrist w/ distal fragment of radius displaced anteriorly
Smith (reverse Colles) f/x
f/x of the distal radius w/ dislocation or subluxation of radiocarpal joint
Barton f/x
Ulna shaft fracture and radial head dislocation anteriorly
Monteggia f/x
a bimalleolar fracture involving the distal fibula
Pott’s f/x
define luxation/dislocation:
displacement of a bone from a joint
define subluxation:
partial displacement
bruise type of injury w/ possible avulsion f/x defines:
contusion
f/x where anterior vertebral body is collapsed or compressed
compression f/x
what does ORIF stand for?
open reduction internal fixation
a March f/x is also called a _______ f/x
Stress
f/x of the 5th distal metacarpal
Boxer f/x
sports injury of the knee where there’s an avulsion f/x of the tibial tubercle
Osgood-Schlatter
f/x of ant. and post. arches of C1:
Jefferson f/x
f/x through the pedicles of C2:
Hangman f/x
f/x/s that indicate SNAT:
corner and bucket handle f/x
rib f/x’s
healing f/x’s
which technique or method is performed to study congenital clubfoot?
kite method
what does RDS stand for and what does it look like on a chest x-ray?
respiratory distress syndrome
ground glass (smashed fragments of glass)
check the pt’s chart to determine the ___________ and ______ and/or the ______
creatinine; BUN; eGFR
to reduce pt dose during fluoro:
reduce the amount of time the fluoro tube is energized
using _______ fluoro will reduce pt dose
pulse
during mobile radiography exposures, the tech should:
stand a minimum of 6 ft away
wear lead apron
announce “x-ray” prior to exposure
