Portables Flashcards
(25 cards)
transportable equipment is used to bring imaging services to the pt
mobile radiography
T or F: Mobile Xray was first used in hospitals
False - it was first used in the military
T or F: Stationary xray is more sophisticated than mobile xray
True
APR stands for what
Anatomic Programmed Radiography or Automatic Programmed Radiography
what is a capacitor portable
a portable unit that uses a capacitor to power the machine - does not take batteries
how does using a mobile unit with digital radiography effect efficiency
it increases workflow - a cassette reader is not needed
what are the three things you must consider when using the portable xray machine
the use of a grid
SID
anode heel effect
what happens to an image when the grid is unlevel
off level grid cutoff
what do you need to remember when it comes to anode heel effect and using the mobile unit
the anode needs to be directed towards the head, cathode towards pt feet
minimum SID for portable
40 inches
longer SID requires an increase in what that will result in a longer exposure time
Mas
what does a caliper do
measures pt thickness of the body part
T or F: mobile radiography produces some of the highest occupational radiation exposure for radiographers
T
how do you protect yourself, the pt, and other personnel when using the mobile unit
wear a lead apron
stand at a right angle from the primary beam as far away as possible - at least 6 ft
what is the most effective radiation protection measure
distance
should you announce your exposure if there are other people in the room
yes
what is the minimum SSD
12 inches
3 different kinds of transmission
droplet
airborne
contact
reverse isolation is what
when a pt could catch something from personnel or the public
where do you put the portable when taking an xray with the pt in the supine position
middle of the bed
where do you put the portable whenever you are taking an xray and the pt is in a seated upright position
foot of the bed
where do you put the portable whenever you are taking an xray and the pt is in the lateral or decubitus position
parallel or perpendicular to the bed
orthopedic beds, fracture frames, tube, and wiring artifacts are what
interfering devices
for an AP/PA chest lateral decubitus position, what side is down if your checking fluid levels
affected side down
