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1
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The age of understanding is most generally considered to be

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2-3

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2
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T/F A technologists attitude is one of the more important factors in making a pediatric procedure a success

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True

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T/F fear and combative resistance from a young child are common initial responses to a radiographic procedure

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True

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4
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Who makes the decision on whether a parent stays in the room during the procedure

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Tech

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5
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Which of the following terms is commonly applied in describing child abuse

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SNAT

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T/F it is the responsibility of the tech to make the determination if child abuse has occurred and then report it to law enforcement

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False

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Which of the following factors should be the first consideration in controlling motion for the pediatric patient

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Short exposure time

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8
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Which of the following immobilization devices is recommended for an erect abdomen projection on an 18 month old patient

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Pigg o stat

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T/F the Pigg o stat can be employed for pediatric skull procedures

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False

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10
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The neonate is defined as a child

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Newly born

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Where should the adhesive surface of the tape be applied to help prevent movement of the infant during the exposure of a forearm, if tape is needed?

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on the edge of the sponges that are on either side of the infant

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12
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Which of the following is not a major category of child abuse?

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verbal abuse

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13
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Which of the following is the best way to get an exposure of the lower leg on an infant that is moving

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utilize a lower exposure time

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14
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A young child’s mother requests to stay in the room to assist in the exam, what should you do?

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let her help, unless she is causing more issues than helping

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15
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Classic metaphyseal lesion (CML) is a fracture involving the

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metaphysis

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16
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Which term describes the primary center for ossification of long bones?

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Diaphysis

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17
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Which term describes the space between the primary and secondary growth centers?

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Epiphyseal plate

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18
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T/F The ImageGently.org campaign is designed to use minimal immobilization techniques and measures when imaging a young child.

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False

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19
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. Another term for the CML injury is

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corner fracture.

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20
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Which of the following pathologies is best demonstrated with a radiographic chest procedure?

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Cystic fibrosis

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21
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The central ray (CR) should be directed to the level of ____ for a lateral 2-year-old chest patient.

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the mammillary line

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22
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Which modality is commonly used for evaluating congenital hip dislocation in newborns?

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Sonography

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23
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Which modality is commonly used for evaluating for vesicoureteral reflux in infants?

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Nuclear medicine

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24
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Which modality is commonly used for evaluating and staging of tumors in young children without providing a high patient dose?

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MRI

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25
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Which modality is commonly used to produce three-dimensional images of vascular lesions without introducing contrast media?

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Helical CT

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26
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Which modality is commonly used for clinical evaluation for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in young children?

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Functional MRI

27
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Which modality is commonly used for diagnosing pyloric stenosis in infants or young children without providing a high patient dose?

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Sonography

28
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‘Which of the following digital system kV ranges is recommended for a lateral projection of the pediatric chest?

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80 to 90

29
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T/F Regions of extensive bone growth, such as the elbow and wrist, should be radiographed separately on older children rather than combined on a single projection of the entire limb.

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True

30
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An 8 year old child is having an IVU exam. How long before the exam do they withhold clear liquids?

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1 hour

31
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. Which of the following pathologic indications requires a significant decrease (up to 50%) of manual exposure factors?

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Osteogenesis imperfect

32
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What are the basic projections and/or positions for a radiographic study of the hips on a pediatric patient (nontraumatic injury)?

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AP and bilateral frog-leg projections

33
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Which positioning line is perpendicular to the image receptor (IR) for an AP projection of the pediatric skull?

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Orbitomeatal line (OML)

34
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Which of the following radiographic structures are evaluated to best determine tilt on a lateral pediatric skull projection?

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Orbital roofs

35
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What is the recommended NPO (nothing by mouth) fasting period for a 1-month-old infant before an upper gastrointestinal series?

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3 hours

36
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‘Double-contrast barium enemas are most commonly performed on young pediatric patients when _____ is suspected.

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polyps

37
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Where is the CR centered for a kidneys, ureter, and bladder (KUB) performed on an infant?

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1 inch (2.5 cm) above the umbilicus

38
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A mechanical obstruction where the intestinal contents become hardened, creating a blockage and can be associated with cystic fibrosis is termed

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meconium ileus

39
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Which projection and/or position of the abdomen is recommended for demonstrating the prevertebral region of the abdomen?

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Dorsal decubitus

40
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How much barium is given to a neonate during an upper gastrointestinal series?

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1-3 oz

41
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What is the average transit time for the barium to reach the ileocecal valve during a pediatric small bowel study?

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1 hour

42
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Images are taken at ____ intervals for a small bowel series on a pediatric patient.

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20- to 30-minute

43
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What type of contrast media is most effective in reducing an intussusception?

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Air

44
Q

Which of the following terms describes a condition in which the urethra opens up on the underside of the penis?

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Hypospadias

45
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What size and type of catheter is recommended for a VCUG on a young pediatric patient?

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10 Fr flexible silicon catheter

46
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What is a common clinical indication for a pediatric VCUG?

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Vesicoureteral reflux

47
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A 2-year-old child comes to radiology for a cervical spine series. The child is unable to hold still for the projections even with immobilization. Which of the following individuals should be asked to hold the child if present?

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Father wearing protective apron

48
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A mild form of a defect of the posterior arch of L5-S1 vertebrae

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Spinal bifida occulta

49
Q

An inflammation at the tibial tuberosity, most common in 5- to 10-year-old boys

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Osgood-Schlatter disease

50
Q

A congenital condition in which there is an absence of an opening to an organ that requires surgical intervention

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Atresia (or clausura)

51
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An inflammation of navicular bone of foot

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Köhler bone disease

52
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An inflammation of the inner lining of the intestine that may lead to tissue death; most common in newborns

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Necrotizing enterocolitis

53
Q

A congenital condition of the large intestine in which nerves controlling rhythmic contractions are missing

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Hirschsprung disease

54
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Neonate hypothyroidism with slowed bone growth or possible dwarfism

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Cretinism (a thyroid gland disorder)

55
Q

An emergency type of condition in newborns in which the alveoli and capillaries of the lungs are injured or infected, creating leakage of fluid into the alveoli; demonstrated radiographically by granular pattern of increased densities

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Hyaline membrane disease

56
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A condition of irreversible widening (dilation of the bronchi); frequently begins in early childhood (may require a slight increase in exposure factors)

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Bronchiectasis

57
Q

A condition of labored breathing and harsh dry cough caused by viral infection (most common in children ages 1 to 3 years)

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Croup

58
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A condition of partial or complete collapse of a lung caused by an obstruction of the bronchus

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Atelectasis

59
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An inherited disease with progressive heavy mucus blocking the bronchi; demonstrated by increased radiodensities in specific lung regions

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Cystic fibrosis

60
Q

What is the most common location for an aspirated foreign body?

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right side of bronchial tree

61
Q

Which types of fractures are classic indicators of physical abuse of a child?
(1) spiral fractures
(2) “bucket handle” fractures
(3) posterior rib fractures

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2 and 3 only

62
Q

Which body parts can be imaged on pediatric patients using the Pigg-O-Stat immobilizer?

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chest and abdomen

63
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All of the following are methods to time the exposure on inspiration during chest radiography on a young child, except:

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wait for the beginning of a cry

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