RDGR 283 LO 2 Flashcards
What is the biggest danger with pre mature babies?
hypothermia
How old is a neonate?
0-28 days
What age of kids like the be swaddled?
neonate (0-28 days)
how old is an infant?
28 days to 18 months
how old is a toddler
18 months to 3 years
how old is a preschooler?
3 to 5 years
how old is school age?
6 to 12 years
how old should you be to ask about pregnancy
10 years to 55
what are 3 common recognized signs of autism
- difficulty with social interaction
- problems with verbal and nonverbal communication
- repetitive behaviors or narrow, obsessive interests
what are 4 things that a child with autism may be sensitive to
lightening
loud noises
touch
temperature
when should autism kids be radiographed in a day
first or last one of the day
where should the collimation be for soft tissue neck on pediatrics?
from nasion (including complete nasal passage) to the thoracic inlet, including the entire c-spine
What is the SID for lateral soft tissue neck in pediatrics?
72”
What is the SID for the AP soft tissue neck for pediatrics?
40”
What plane is perpendicular to the IR for AP soft tissue neck for pediatrics?
occlusion plane (overextension will cause superimposition of the occipital bone on the airway)
what ages does epiglottitis mostly happen?
3 to 6 years old
What is epiglottitis caused by?
haemophilius influenza
what are the 3 symptoms of epiglottitis?
- acute respiratory obstruction
- High fever
- Dysphagia (inability/difficulty to swallow)
T/F with children who have epiglottitis, they must be accompanied by physician
True
what is the projections for epiglottitis?
single upright lateral soft tissue neck projection with physician present
What should the radiographer do for patients with cystic fibrosis?
glove, gown, wear a mask, wipe equipment. wipe afterwards and everything 6 feet of patient.
What is the routine projections for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
frog leg lateral - bilateral
von Rosen - both legs abducted to at least 45 degrees with inward rotation of the femora
What technical factors need to be changed for a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta?
reduce mAs to half the average technique
Which fractures may be indicated as non accidental trauma in pediatrics
metaphyseal fractures, rib, sternal and spinous process, long bones, spinal, skull, scpaula and pelvis fractures.
