Test #1

Question 1

how much of an increase in thickness of a body part requires us to double mAs?

Answer 1

4 cm

Question 2

trauma

Answer 2

sudden, unexpected, dramatic, forceful or violent event

Question 3

examples of blunt force trauma

Answer 3

MVC (motor vehicle collision)
fall
assault

Question 4

examples of penetrating trauma

Answer 4

GSW (gun shot wound)
stabbing

Question 5

examples of explosive trauma

Answer 5

pressure
shock waves
projectiles

Question 6

examples of a burn trauma

Answer 6

fire
frost bite
water (hot)
steam
chemicals
electricity

Question 7

level 1 trauma center

Answer 7

handle the majority of trauma care
complex and unique trauma care
trauma training & research leaders

Question 8

level 2-5 trauma center

Answer 8

decreased ability for trauma care as the # increases
level 5: stabilize patient before they go to a more capable trauma center (usually rural)

Question 9

what is more important, centering or including all anatomy?

Answer 9

including required anatomy

Question 10

who is on a trauma team?

Answer 10

surgeon
nurse
RT
MRT
support staff

Question 11

what is a casualty officer?

Answer 11

the physician in charge

Question 12

what is the trauma team goal?

Answer 12

diagnose and treat injuries in the shortest time possible

Question 13

spinal precautions

Answer 13

check with nursing before moving ANYTHING
can generally move limbs
never roll or turn head
protocols are established at sites, may differ

Question 14

how much should we increase the technique (mAs) for a fiberglass cast?

Answer 14

increase mAs 25%

Question 15

how much should we increase the technique (mAs) for a dry plaster cast?

Answer 15

increase mAs 50%

Question 16

how much should we increase the technique (mAs) for a wet plaster cast?

Answer 16

increase mAs 100%

Question 17

when does size distortion occur?

Answer 17

when OID increases
(magnification)

Question 18

when does shape distortion occur?

Answer 18

when IR/CR/part is misaligned

Question 19

what happens when we increase the SID?

Answer 19

reduce magnification

Question 20

what are some additive pathologies?
(we need to increase technique)

Answer 20

pneumonia
pleural effusion
enlarged heart
edema

Question 21

what are some destructive pathologies?
(we need to decrease technique)

Answer 21

pneumothorax
emphysema
osteoporosis

Question 22

dont forget to study the glasgow coma scale!

Answer 22

:)

Question 23

MVC (motor vehicle collision) protocol

Answer 23

1. AP chest
2. AP pelvis
3. AP & lateral C/T/L spine projections

Question 24

FOOSH

Answer 24

Fall On Out Stretched Hand

Question 25

How does knowing the mechanism of injury (MOI) help us?

Answer 25

helps determine severity and location of injury
possible associated injuries
especially helpful with unconscious patients

Question 26

when do we need to use a calibration sphere? Why?

Answer 26

on trochanter or hip (AP)
helps surgeon have the correct hardware
must be at level of the bone
minimum 1/2 of sphere in primary beam

Question 27

what percentage of pelvic fractures are fatal?

Answer 27

up to 50%
high incidence of internal hemorrhage

Question 28

severe head injury (glasgow)

Answer 28

8 points or less

Question 29

moderate head injury (glasgow)

Answer 29

9-12 points

Question 30

mild head injury (glasgow)

Answer 30

13-15 points

Question 31

what xrays should be ordered for a FOOSH?

Answer 31

wrist and scaphoid