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Pediatrics Flashcards

1
Q

The initial radiography exam of the pelvis and hips is routinely done for children older than ______

A

1 years old

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2
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Where does the CR enter for pediatric (PA & Lateral) chest

A

MSP & T6-T7

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3
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For a peds Abdominal series how many projection are taken

A

2 images

  • Supine image
  • 1 to show air fluid levels
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4
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Where is the CR for pediatric abdomen exams

A

MSP & L2

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5
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In girls, use gonad protection on all images except?

A

-The first EVER AP projection of the of the Hips & Pelvis

— (Check records to clarify if it is the first exam)

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6
Q

The superior boarder of the pubic symphysis is always at the level of the _____.

A

Greater trochanters

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7
Q

___ & ___ may be the only radiographic signs of injury of a pediatric child

A

Fat pad displacement
&
Tissue swelling

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8
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Fractures that occur through the epiphysis are called?

A

Growth plate fractures ( Salter-Harris)

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9
Q

When performing a Soft tissue neck on a pediatric patient, why is it important to have the child in an upright position if examining the epiglottis?

A

Because a swollen epiglottis can block the air way in a supine ( laying flat) position

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10
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Term for involvement of physical injury, sexual abuse or deprivation of nutrition, care or affection circumstances in which indicate that the injury or deprivation may not be incidental

A

Child abuse

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11
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Which exams require that a diaper be removed?

A
  1. Abdomen
  2. Pelvis
  3. Femur
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12
Q

According to the ARRT, what ped exam is

-the only mandatory

What is elective?

A

Mandatory: routine chest x-ray

Elective:
UE, LE, Abdomen & mobile

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13
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Pediatric are defined as a child ____ yrs. or younger

A

6 years

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14
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What is the number 1 reason for repeat peds exams

A

Motion

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15
Q

What tissue is more vulnerable in peds x-ray exams

A
  • Thyroid
  • Gonads
  • Breast tissue
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16
Q

are phototimers & grids used in pediatric patients

A

no

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17
Q

list possible roles for a parent during peds exam

A
  1. Assist to immobilize
  2. Caregiver
  3. Observe / help
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18
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A common reason for a hip exam is due to what condition

A

hip dysplasia

malformation at birth

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19
Q

Name 2 types commercially available immobilization devices

A
  1. Pigg-o-Stat

2. Infantainer

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20
Q

The combination of probability & severity of harm is called ___.

A

Detriment

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21
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Term for high organ doses that may increase the risk of radiation-induced cancer in later life.

A

Long term stochastic effect

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22
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What is the primary ossification center of a bone

A

Diaphysis

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23
Q

For premature and neonate patients, room temperature should be elevated __=___ degrees

A

10 - 15 degrees

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24
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symbiotic means =

A

not fearful

Birth to 6 months

25
Q

What are the 3 c’s in pediatric imaging

A
  1. Caring
  2. Confidence
  3. Competence
26
Q

What is the most common x-ray in peds

A

Chest x-ray

27
Q

What does ABC stand when evaluating neonate chest images

A

A- Abdomen
B-Bone
C-Chest

28
Q

Skin folds on babies can be seen as densities and mimic which condition

A

Pnumothorax

29
Q

How do you ensure maximum inspiration

A

Watch and take exposure during deep inspiration

30
Q

Name 2 types of green stick fractures

A
  1. Torres

2. Buckle

31
Q

Incomplete fracture with bulging of the periosteum

A

Green stick fracture

32
Q

Where is the CR for a peds

A

1” above the umbilicus

33
Q

What exam is used to evaluate for vesicoureteral reflux caused by UTI

A

VCUG= (fluoro peds exam)

34
Q

narrowing of the pyloric canal is called

what is it’s radiographic sign

A

pyloric stenosis

sign: string sign

35
Q

Telescoping or invagination of the intestines into itself occurs under the age of 3

A

Intussusception

36
Q

what can correct an intussception

A

Ba enema

37
Q

What are classic indicators of child abuse

A
  1. Distal clavicle
  2. Prox. humerus
  3. Coracoid process
38
Q

Fracture that occurs when an extremity has been grabbed and twisted

A

Corner fracture

39
Q

Fracture of the tib fib that can occur from falling down

A

Toddler fracture

40
Q

birth fractures are common if dated with in __ days of birth

A

14 days

41
Q

___ fracture of the elbow due to pulling

A

nursemaid fracture

42
Q

The term stranger anxiety happens at about 8 month of age and refers to

A

An infants fear of strangers

43
Q

The largest 3 year old’s abdomen thickness is the same as the smallest ___ year old

A

18

44
Q

what are the age ranges for neonates

A

0-28 days

45
Q

what are the age ranges for infants

A

28 days to 18 months

46
Q

What are the age ranges for toddlers

A

18 months - 3 years

47
Q

What are the age ranges for preschoolers

A

3-5 years

48
Q

What are the age ranges for school age peds

A

6 to 12 years

49
Q

what are the age ranges for adolescnets

A

12 to 18 years

50
Q

Define “age of industry” and what age group does that relate to?

A

= period of cognitive growth

School age peds: 6- 12 years old

51
Q

age of identity relates to which group

A

12-18 years old

52
Q

age of initiative relates to which group

A

3- 5 years old

53
Q

The most obvious differences for children as compared with adults are the methods of

A

positioning & immobility

54
Q

rare but heritable or congenital disease of the skeletal system

A

Osteogenesis Imperfects ( imperfectly formed bone)

55
Q

telescoping of the bowel into itsself

A

intussception

56
Q

reflux, renal scaring or abnormalities of the urinary tract in infants and small children is termed

A

vesicouretal reflux

57
Q 
type if greenstick
fracture: 
	Incomplete 
	fx with bulging 
	of the periosteum
A

torus or buckle

58
Q

gas should reach sigmod colon __ to __ hours after birth

A

8-9 hours after birth

59
Q

A congenital anomaly of the stomach where the pyloric canal leading out of the stomach is greatly narrowed because of hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter.

A

pyloric stenosis

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