MRI Safety 2 Flashcards
Special foley catheters with temperature sensors are
a. MRI safe @ 1.5T
b. potential sources for small artifacts
c. contraindicated for MRI
d. a and b
c. contraindicated for MRI
If a patient says that they have a non ferromagnetic intracranial aneurysm clip, then the proper action is to
a. perform an MRI brain scan
b. perform an MRI non brain scan
c. consult the patient’s personal physician
d. consult the attending radiologist
d. consult the attending radiologist
The deflection angles found when testing for magnetic field interactions are typically greatest in
a. 1.5 T shore bore MR systems
b. 1.5 T long bore MR systems
c. 3.0 T short bore MR systems
d. 3.0 T long bore MR systems
c. 3.0 T short bore MR systems
Extremity MRI systems are typically used for assessing what kind of pathology
a. cardiac
b. abdominal
c. musculoskeleltal
d. all of the above
c. musculoskeletal
A properly tested metallic suture is considered MR safe
a. true
b. false
a. true
CSF shunt are used to treat
a. hemorrhage
b. hydrocephalus
c. neuralgia
d. all of the above
b. hydrocephalus
Which MRI hazard would be most substantial for ECG leads
a. magnetic field interaction
b. artifacts
c. a and b
d. none of the above
d. none of the above
Pillcam is an ____ and is considered MR ____
a. endoscopy device, safe
b. endoscopy device, unsafe
c. neurostimulator, safe
d. neurostimulator, unsafe
b. endoscopy device, unsafe
Which of the following aneurysm clips are contraindicated for MRI procedures
a. titanium
b. titanium alloy
c. martensitic stainless steel
d. austenitic stainless steel
c. martensitic stainless steel
The function of which device can be altered by the MR system static magnetic field
I. ICD
II. Pacemaker
III. Medtronic Insulin Pump
a. II only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. I II and III
d. I II and III
Besides magnetically activated dental implants, other dental implants are not a contraindication for MRI considering their
a. metallic nature
b. non metallic nature
c. negative magnetic interaction
d. positive retentive force
d. positive retentive force
Which implants and devices require special MRI scrutiny
I. electrically activated
II. magnetically activated
III. mechanically activated
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II only
d. I II and III
d. I II and III
A patient with a non ferromagnetic cardiac occluder for PDA ASD and VSD can undergo an MR procedure at any time
a. true
b. false
a. true
If a device or implant is found to be MR safe at 1.5 T then it will also be MR safe at 3.0 T
a. true
b. false
b. false
A stent will usually be incorporated securely into a vessel wall due to tissue ingrowth after what time period
a. 6 days
b. 6 weeks
c. 6 months
d. 6 years
b. 6 weeks
Some breast tissue expanders or implants may produce artifacts because of
a. saline solution
b. silicone
c. stainless steel injection ports
d. all of the above
c. stainless steel injection ports
Theraseed radioactive implants deliver low level radiation to
a. breast
b. ovaries
c. uterus
d. prostate
d. prostate
If an MRI patient has a transdermal patch for nitroglycerine, then the proper safety procedure is to
a. remove patch for exam and re-administer patch after exam
b. leave patch as is and perform exam
c. do not perform exam
d. contact physician
d. contact physician