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117 Cards in this Set
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Why is an introducer sheeth used in many angiographic procedures?
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to reduce vessel trauma
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A computerized technique by which bone structures are subtracted from an image of bone, leaving the vessels clearly visible is called ___.
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Subtraction angiography
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The therapeutic, radiologic procedure designed to dilate or reopen stenotic areas within a vessel is termed ___.
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Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
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What is the injection site for a lower limb venogram?
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superficial vein in the foot
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What is the most widely used method of catheterization for selective angiography?
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Seldinger technique
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What is the most common arterial site for catheterization for selective angiography?
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femoral artery
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The radiographic recording of blood vessels on movie IR is termed __.
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cinefluorography
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Which of the following pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery?
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Right venticle
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The position of the patient's head during myelography should be in ____ to prevent contrast from passing through the cerebral ventricles.
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acute extension
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Which is the imaging method of choice in diagnosing MS?
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MRI (MR)
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Which radiographic exam is performed immediently after a myelogram?
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computed tomography
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Which of the following projections are performed during myelography?
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PA and lateral ducub's
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Where is the contrast media injected for a myelogram?
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L2-L3 or L3-L4
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The brain and spinal cord are enclosed by three protective membranes called the ___.
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meninges
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How many pairs of spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord?
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31
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The largest part of the brain is the__.
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cerebrum
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Measurement of the fetal head and pelvic outlet can be performed using which of the following?
A. Sonography B. hysteropingography C. pelvimetry |
A. Sonography
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What is a hyteropingogram?
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Examination of the uterus and the uterine tubes.
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Parts of the female reproductive system include ___.
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Ovaries and uterus.
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Where does the submandibular duct open into the oral cavity?
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Into the floor of the mouth next to the frenulum.
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Where does the parotid duct open into the oral cavity?
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Opposite the second upper molar.
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Which salivary gland is located on the floor of the mouth?
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sublingual
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Know the anatomy on page 64, volume 2, figure 14-3. All the glands and ducts in the mouth!
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Anatomy
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What are the largest salivary glands?
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parotid glands
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What is the procedure used to study the salivary glands?
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Sialography
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Which of the following is not a salivary gland?
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tonsils
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How many pairs of salivary glands are in the mouth?
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3
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What percent of non-palable lesions in the breast are not malignant?
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80%
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What percentage of patients will develop breast cancer in there lifetime?
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12%
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What does MLO stand for?
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mediolateral obl
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The common KV used in mammography is ___.
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25
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What type of generators do mammography machines have?
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High frequency
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Women between the ages of 40-49 should have a mammogram how often?
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every 1-2 years
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In what year did mammography become the only x-ray exam regulated by the federal government?
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1994
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MRI is commonly used in mammography in imaging the ___.
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augmented breast
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The method used to image the breasts of women who have had implants is called __.
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Eklund method
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Which of the following is true regarding imaging the breasts?
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All of them
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The most common material used for the target mammography tube is __.
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malibdenum
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What is the most common cause of death in women is ___.
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lung cancer
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During an ERCP, an endoscope is passed into the duodenum under fluoro control and spot radiographs are taken of the ___.
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common bile duct and pancreatic duct
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The pancreas produces what?
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insulin, glucogon and pancreatic juice.
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Know the anatomy around the pancreas.
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P. 121-124 vol 2
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Which of the following joints can be examined by arthrography?
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TMJ, hip, and shoulder . All of them
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Which of the following contrast medicines may be injected into a joint space for radiography of the menesci cartilage versci etc?
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Air and iondinated contrast
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A radiography exam in which contrast medium is introduced into a joint space and radiographs are made of that joint is called ___.
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Arthography
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Which imaging modality has prompted a major reduction in the number of arthrograms?
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MRI
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Exposure factors in the elderly call for an increase or decrease in KV?
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decrease
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Traditional positioning for chest radiographs may be difficult for an elderly patient. An alternative would be to ___.
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wrap arms around chest stand
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Which of the following are common sights for a decubitis ulcer?
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heel and elbow
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What is the largest cause of death with the elderly?
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pneumonia
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A common fracture site for an elderly person with osteoporosis is __.
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distal radius
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What system accounts for almost 50% of the disablity in patients older than 65?
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nervous system
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The aging experience is individual and effected by___.
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All of them
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Ageism is a term that is used to describe what of the elderly?
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steriotyping and discrimination
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Aging and disease are considered synonomis. True or false
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false
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Which of the following is currently the method of choice for long bone measurement due to accurancy and dose?
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CT
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Which of the following is a projection used for long bone measuring radiographs?
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AP
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What is the patient position for long bone measurement?
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Supine
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How many x-ray exposures are required during a long bone measurement study?
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3
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long bone measurement is frequently applied to __.
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lower limbs
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A congenital condition of the large intestines in which nerves that control rythmic contractions are missing?
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Hersprungs disease
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An inflammation of the inner lining of the intestine that may lead to tissue death most common in newborns is ___.
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Necrotizing enterocolitis
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What is Atresia?
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is a condition in which a body orifice or passage in the body is abnormally closed or absent.
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What is Osgood-schlatter disease?
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incomplete separation or avulsion of the tibial tuberosity.
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What is Spina bifida occulta?
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is a condition in which one or more vertebrae are malformed
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kohler bone disease
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Flattening and sclerosis of the tarsal navicular, which is a rare foot disease for children.
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What is Croup?
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a viral infection that causes a hard cough.
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What is Atelectasis ?
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Partial lung collapse
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What is cretinism?
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A congenital condition caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone during prenatal development.
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hyline membrane disease
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A respiratory disease of the newborn in which a membrane composed of proteins and dead cells lines the alveoli , making gas exchange difficult or impossible.
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What is cystic fibrosis?
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is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract.
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A 2 year old comes in for a c-spine series. Who should hold the patient down?
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The father wearing a protective apron.
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What is the typical contrast media dose for an IVU for a newborn patient?
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2mL or 2cc
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A carbonated drink given before an IVU may be given to a pediatric patient to displace bowel from the region of the kidney. True or False?
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True
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A child will be less resistant if you do not tell him that the needle stick will hurt. True or False
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False
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Pediatric patients experience more contrast medium reactions than adult patients. True or False
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False
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Pediatric patients need to be hydrated before an IVU. True or false
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True
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What size and type of cathereter is recommended for a voiding cystourethrogram on a young pediatric patient?
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8 french feeding tube
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which of the following KV ranges is recommended for a pediatric IVU for patients 10-12years old?
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65 -70
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what type of contrast media is most effective in reducing indoseception?
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air
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What is the maximum height the enema bag should be above the table top at the beginning of a barium enema procedure?
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3 ft
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inflatable balloon tip should never be used with a pediatric barium enema. True or False?
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true
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Latex enema tip should be used for pediatric barium enema. True or False
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false
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Images are taken at ___ intervals for small bowel series for a pediatric patient.
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20-30min
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What is the average time it takes barium to reach the ileocecal valve for pediatrics?
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1 hr.
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How much barium is given to a newborn during an upper GI series?
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2-4 oz
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Which position demonstrates an ubilical hernia?
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dorsal decub
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A bowel obstruction due to an accumilation of fluid in the bowel of a full termed fetus is termed ___.
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meconium ileus
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Where is the CR centered for a KUB on an infant?
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1 in above the umbilicus
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What is the NPO fasting peroid for a 2 year old before an upper GI series?
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6 hrs
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It is difficult to distinguish the small bowel from the large on a pediatric abdominal radiograph. True or False?
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true
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The lateral skull projection of a six year old requires approximately the same size cassette as that used with an adult. Tru or False
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true
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Which of the following radiographic structures are evaluated to determine tilt on a lateral skull?
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Orbital grooves
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What are the basic projections for the study of the hip for a pediatric patient for a non-trauma?
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AP and bilateral frog leg
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which of the following pathologic indications requires a signifficant decrease of up to 50% of manual exposure factors?
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osteogenesous imperfecta
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children should not drink any juice 4 hours before an IVU? True or false?
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False
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gonadal shielding should not be used for any study for bilateral hip radiographs. True or false?
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false
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regions of extensive bone growth, such as the elbow and wrist should be radiographed separately rather than combined on a single radiograph of the entire limb. True or false?
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true
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which of the following KV ranges is reccommended for the lateral projection of a pediatric chest?
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75-80KV
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Which modality is commonly used for clinical evaluation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in young children?
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functional MRI
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Which modality is commonly used for evaluation of possible cerebral edema?
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CT
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Which modality is commonly used for evaluation of Wilms' tumors?
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MRI
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Which modality is commonly used for evaluation congenital hip dislocation in newborns?
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Ultasound
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The Cr should be directed to the level of the __ for a lateral 2 year old chest patient.
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mamilary line
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Which of the following generally requires the use of the grid?
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None of them
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which term describes the space between the primary and secondary growth space.
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ephyseal plate
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Which term describes the primary center of ossification of long bones?
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Diaphysis
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Diapers may be left on for an abdominal exam if the tech is sure that there are no pins on them. True or false?
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false
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female care givers of child bearing age should never be allowed to help with a procedure. True or false?
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false
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the adhesive surface should be applied directly to the skin to hhelp prevent movement. True or false?
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false
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The pigostat can be used for the average child up to the age of how old?
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2 years old
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Which of the following immobile devices is reccommnded for an erect abdomen for an 18 month yr old?
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pigostat
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Which of the following factors should be considered should be 1st considered for a pediatric pt.
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short exposure time
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which of the following terms is most acceptable in describing child abuse?
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non-accidental trauma
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it is the responsiblity of the tech to make a judgement if a child abuse has occured and go to law enforcement. True or false
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false.. go to the ER head doctor or nurse first
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The tech makes the decision whether or not a person should stay in the room during exposure. Ture or false?
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true
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A technologist attitude is one of the most important factors when dealling with pediatric pts. true or false>
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true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yay i'm done!!!
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