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Review Exercise C

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The chest and abdomen are generally almost equal in circumference in the newborn. True/False   True  
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Bony landmarks in infants are easy to palpate and locate. True/False   False, they are non-existant  
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What is the recommended NPO fasting before a 1-year old upper GI?   4 hours before exam  
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What is the recommended NPO fasting before a 2-month old upper GI?   3 hours before exam  
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What is the recommended NPO fasting before an infant lower GI?   no prep required  
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What is the recommended NPO fasting before a pediatric IVU?   4 hours (no solid foods)  
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List five conditions that contraindicate the use of laxatives or enemas in preparation for a lower GI study.   Hirschsprung's disease, extensive diarrhea, appendicitis, obstruction, dehydration  
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Where is the CR centered for an erect abdomen on a small child?   1" above the umbilicus  
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What is the minimum kV for an AP abdomen projection of a newborn without a grid?   65kV  
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A grid is required for a pediatric AP abdomen if the abdomen measures more than how many cm?   10  
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Which projection of the abdomen best demonstrates the prevertebral region?   Dorsal decubitus abdomen  
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What condition is caused by inflammation of the inner lining of the large or small bowel, resulting in death?   NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis)  
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What projection should be performed for a possible meconium ileus?   AP erect abdomen  
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How much barium for an upper GI should be given to a patient newborn - 1 year old?   2-4oz  
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How much barium for an upper GI should be given to a patient 1-3 years old?   4-6oz  
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How much barium for an upper GI should be given to a patient 3-10 years old?   6-12oz  
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How much barium for an upper GI should be given to a patient over 10 years old?   12-16oz  
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What may be the only recouse if a pediatric patient refuses to drink barium for an upper GI series?   Have readiologist pass a nasogastric tube into the patients stomach.  
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A piece of lead vinyl can be placed beneath the child's lower pelvis during a conventional fluroscopy to reduce the gonadel/mean bone marrow dose. True/False   True, should be 1mm thick.  
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The transit time of the contrast media for reaching the cecum during a small bowel series on a 3-year old child is approximately how long?   1 hour  
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Latex enema tips should be used for barium enemas for children under the age of 1year. True/False   False, potential life threatening allergic reaction to latex.  
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Small retention enema tips can be used on infants during a barium enema to help barium retention. True/False   False, may perforate the rectum.  
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What type of contrast media is recommended for reducing an intussusception?   air enema  
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What is the maximum height for the barium enema bag above the tabletop before the beginning of a procedure?   3 feet  
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Vesicoureteral reflux   backward flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters and kidneys  
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Wilm's tumor   malignant tumor of the kidney common in children under the age of 5 years  
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What is the most common pathologic indication for a voiding cystourethrogram?   UTI  
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Which positions are frequently performed during a VCUG on a pediatric patient?   AP and Obliques (LPO, RPO)  
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It is difficult to distinguish the small bowel from the large bowel on a plain abdomen on an infant. True/False   True, the haustra of the large bowel are not as apparent and little body fat exists.  
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