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Rad Tech 2 Review
Question | Answer |
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What are the 4 important technical considerations for mobiles? | Grid, anode heel effect, SID, technique chart |
3 criteria for optimal grid usage: | Level, centered to CR, at recommended focal distance |
When is the anode heel effect more pronounced? | Short SID and large field size |
What is the minimal safe distance in mobile? Where is the least exposure? | 6 feet (2 meters); at right angle to the patient |
What is most effective radiation protection method? | Increasing distance from primary beam |
What's the minimum source-to-skin distance? | 12 inches (30 cm) |
What must be obtained before moving a fractured part, or part which has just had surgery? | Nurse permission (and possibly assistance) |
What must be done to items you removed from a room to fit your mobile equipment in? | All put back after! |
Where might the mobile be if the patient is supine? | Base at middle of bed |
Where might the mobile be if the patient is upright? | Base at end of bed |
Where might the mobile be for lateral or decubitus projections? | Parallel or perpendicular to the bed |
What must be documented when doing mobiles? | Procedure, time of exam, technical factors used (keep a log) |
What are some of the main principles of trauma adapted radiography? | |
What are 5 attributes of a surgical technologist? | |
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