Intro. Ch 14

Front 1

Voluntary motion is under the control of the:

Back 1

patient

Front 2

The most important communication that occurs in a radiology dept takes place b/t the radiographer and the:

Back 2

patient

Front 3

A key component to effective communication w/a pt. is:

Back 3

establishing rapport

Front 4

What is the most commonly used immobilization device?

Back 4

positioning sponge

Front 5

Which of the following might be used to immobilize a pt. for an upright lateral chest radiograph?

Back 5

velcro straps

Front 6

Which of the following is an example of a spinal trauma immobilization device?

Back 6

backboard

Front 7

When is removing a cervical collar permissible?

Back 7

?

Front 8

What device might a radiographer encounter when hemorrhage is thought to exist as a result of pelvic trauma?

Back 8

antishock garment

Front 9

The pigg-O-stat is an immobilization device used for which exam?

Back 9

chest

Front 10

One of the greatest fears of a geriatric pt is:

Back 10

falling

Front 11

Voluntary or Involuntary movement can be controlled by the pt. and most often occurs as a result of inadequate communication by the technologist.

Back 11

voluntary
**The best way to control voluntary movement is to communicate!

Front 12

Voluntary or involuntary movement is the result of many contributing factors (exp. exam room temperature, medication, posttrauma shock) and cannot be controlled by the pt.

Back 12

involuntary
**Use short exposure time

Front 13

What is a relation of harmoney and accord b/t 2 persons, as b/t pt. and physician?

Back 13

rapport

Front 14

What is understanding another persons feelings by remembering or imaging being in a similar situation?

Back 14

empathy

Front 15

What is sharing the feelings of others?

Back 15

sympathy

Front 16

Trauma pt.
Should the technologist consider performing the initial exam w/the immobilization device(s) left in place?

Back 16

yes!

Front 17

When should an immobilization device be removed?

Back 17

Only after a radiologist or an attending physician reads the initial radiographs and approval has been given

Front 18

What is the most common spinal trauma traction device encountered by a tech?

Back 18

cervical collar
*this device is designed to place traction on the cervical spine to prevent further life-threatening movement in this vital area

Front 19

Another device often seen in trauma situations and used to immobilize and support the victim's entire body.

Back 19

backboard to spineboard
*can be used to take all AP projections from head to toe
*also used for transport

Front 20

Some devices used for extremity trauma, particularly the lower extremities.

Back 20

*splints - inflation or air splint
(simply an inflatable plastic cuff that is slipped over the affected limb and inflated to provide stability for transport)
*traction splints
(they exert a steady force on the affected limb by applying pressure against the pelvis and groin area)

Front 21

The antishock garment is a pair of inflatable trousers applied to the victim. This garment is used

Back 21

to sustanined trauma to the abdomen, pelvis or lower extremities and internal hemorrhage is suggested

Front 22

Pediatric applications:
*Communicate w/them
*may need to bring parent in
*"neonates" & small children need immobilization more

Back 22

**

Front 23

2 forms of commercial restraints:

Back 23

1. upright restraint devices
(most common - pigg-o-stat)
2. or restraint boards

Front 24

Advantages of the pigg-o-stat

Back 24

*lg enough to hold up to 3 yr.old
*built in gonad shield
*markers
*clear to see movement
*reduces repeats

Front 25

disadvantage of the pigg-o-stat

Back 25

artifacts

Front 26

Noncommercial restraints (unconvertional)

Back 26

*plexiglad paddle
*tape
*stockinette

Front 27

Geriatric applications
(think of them as your grandparent)

Back 27

*they fear falling
*allow extra time (orthostatic hypotension - getting up too fast and blood pressure drops)
*keep them warm
*keep them comfortable