Unit 4 Exam quizzes & HW assignments Flashcards
When performing trauma radiography of the pelvis when fracture is suspected, how much should the lower limbs be rotated in order to demonstrate the femoral necks?
a. As much as the patient can tolerate
b. 15 to 20 degrees
c. 10 to 15 degrees
d. You should not attempt to internally rotate the lower limbs if fracture is suspected
d. You should not attempt to internally rotate the lower limbs if fracture is suspected
In trauma radiography, what is the “Golden Hour”?
a. The hour beginning as soon as the patient calls 911
b. The hour beginning as soon as the patient is stabilized
c. The hour beginning as soon as the patient arrives at the trauma center
d. The hour beginning as soon as the trauma occurs
d. The hour beginning as soon as the trauma occurs
Which of the following procedures are appropriate for trauma patients?
- Remove immobilization devices that may cause imaging artifacts
- Move the tube and IR, instead of the injured part, when possible
- Perform all imaging procedures with as little patient manipulation as possible
2 and 3 only.
True or False:
A symptom of Hypovolemic shock is cold and clammy skin.
True
Which projection is necessary if the top of T1 and the C7-T1 interspace is not clearly demonstrated on the lateral projection, dorsal decubitus position of the cervical spine?
a. AP axial C-spine
b. Lateral projection, swimmer’s technique
c. Lateral projection of the thoracic spine
d. AP projection, open-mouth position
b. Lateral projection, swimmer’s technique
What is a contrecoup injury?
a. A condition in which there is always a brain hemorrhage
b. An injury to the opposite side of the brain from the initial impact
c. A brain injury that involved a loss of consciousness
d. An injury to the side of the brain where the initial impact occurred
b. An injury to the opposite side of the brain from the initial impact
Identify the true statement.
a. Nonionic, water-soluble agents including Gastrografin may be injected in the space between the arachnoid and pia mater layers
b. Ionic contrast may cause severe and fatal reactions if injected into the subarachnoid space
c. When performing a lumbar myelogram, the preferred spinal puncture level is T2-3 or T3-4
d. Contrast agents labeled “not for intrathecal use” may be injected into the subarachnoid space
b. Ionic contrast may cause severe and fatal reactions if injected into the subarachnoid space
Which imaging modality has replaced conventional trauma skull radiography in most Level 1 trauma centers?
a. CT
b. MRI
c. Angiography
d. Nuclear Medicine
a. CT
The trauma radiographer must ensure other team members are protected from unnecessary radiation. Which of the following practices will accomplish this?
- Lead aprons for all personnel who remain in the room during exposures
- Short exposure times
- Announcement of impending exposure to allow nonessential personnel to exit the room
1, 2 and 3
For a trauma lateral cervical spine, __________ SID is most recommended when possible.
a. 72”
b. the shortest
c. 40”
d. 60”
a. 72”
When a patient has a penetrating traumatic injury, what method should the radiographer employ when imaging the area?
a. Acquire only one image of the area with the collimator wide open to collect as much data as possible
b. Mark the entrance and exit wounds with a lead marker
c. Mark the exit wound only and shoot two radiographs
d. Perform cross-table laterals only
b. Mark the entrance and exit wounds with a lead marker
Extreme eversion of the foot is a sign of traumatic injury to the:
a. Tibia and Fibula
b. Hip
c. Knee joint
d. Pelvis
b. Hip
When performing judet views of the pelvis, the external oblique view of the hip will demonstrate the:
a. Obturator Foramen
b. Pelvic ring
c. Posterior ilioischial column
d. Anterior iliopubic column
c. Posterior ilioischial column
Which imaging modality is often used to evaluate trauma to the abdomen?
a. NM
b. CT
c. Sonography
d. MRI
c. Sonography
True or False:
The radiographer should NEVER remove any immobilization device without a doctor’s order.
True
Signs of shock include all of the following except:
a. Bradycardia
b. Diaphoresis
c. Cool, clammy skin
d. Excessive thirst
a. Bradycardia
The patient is supine. The image receptor is placed in a grid and aligned parallel to the axis of the femoral neck and tilted back 15 degrees. The central ray is directed 15 degrees posteriorly and perpendicular to the femoral neck. What method is described here?
a. Clements-Nakayama
b. Danelius-Miller
c. Judet
d. Taylor
a. Clements-Nakayama
When performing a Towne projection on a trauma patient, the CR must pass through the:
a. EAM
b. Acanthion
c. Glabella
d. Gonion
a. EAM
What is the angle/s for AP AXIAL PELVIS - OUTLET PROJECTION?
a. 40 degrees cephalic
b. 30-45 degrees cephalic for women and 20-35 degrees cephalic for men
c. 40 degrees caudal for everyone
d. 30-45 degrees caudal for women and 20-35 degrees caudal for men
b. 30-45 degrees cephalic for women and 20-35 degrees cephalic for men
What is another name for the AP AXIAL PELVIS - OUTLET PROJECTION?
a. the Bridgeman Method
b. axiolateral projection of the pelvis
c. the Taylor Method
d. This projection allows the radiologist to evaluate the ilioischial column
c. the Taylor Method
What are some indications for a Lumbar Puncture?
a. Meningitis
b. Multiple Sclerosis
c. Cancer
d. All of the above
d. All of the above