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PEDIATRIC WORKSHEET

Pediatric Worksheet Questions. May add more terms/definitions.

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True OR False: A technologist's attitude is one of the more important factors in making a pediatric procedure a success. TRUE
True OR False: Fear and combative resistance from a young child are common initial responses to a radiographic procedure. TRUE
True OR False: The technologist is the one who should make the decision whether a parent remains in the radiographic room during a procedure. TRUE
Which of the following terms is commonly applied in describing child abuse? Suspected nonaccidental trauma (SNAT)
Which of the following immobilization devices is recommended for an erect abdomen projection on an 18-month-old patient? Pigg-O-Stat
True OR False: A Pigg-O-Stat can be employed for pediatric skull procedures. FALSE
True OR False: The adhesive surface of the tape should be applied directly to the skin of infants to help prevent movement of the body part during the exposure. FALSE
Which term describes the primary center for ossification of long bones? Diaphysis
Which term describers the space between the primary and secondary growth centers? Epiphyseal plate
True OR False: The imagegently.org campaign is designed to use minimal immobilization techniques and measures when imaging a young child. FALSE
The central ray (CR) should be directed to the level of _____ for a lateral 2-year-old chest patient. the mammillary line
True OR False: Children should not drink any fluid (including water and fruit juice) for 4 hours prior to intravenous urography (IVU). FALSE
What are the basic projections and/or positions for a radiographic study of the hips on a pediatric patient (nontraumatic injury)? AP and bilateral frog-leg projections
Which positioning line is perpendicular to the image receptor (IR) for an AP projection of the pediatric skull? Orbitomeatal line (OML)
What is the recommended NPO (nothing by mouth) fasting period for a 1-month-old infant before an upper gastrointestinal series? 3 hours
Where is the CR centered for a kidneys, ureter, and bladder (KUB) performed on an infant? 1 inch (2.5cm) above the umbilicus
How much barium is given to a neonate during an upper gastrointestinal series? 2 to 4 oz
What is the average transit time for the barium to reach the ileocecal valve during a pediatric small bowel study? 1 hour
Images are taken at _______ intervals for a small bowel series on a pediatric patient. 20 to 30 minute
What type of contrast media is most effective in reducing an intissesception? Air
True OR False: Latex enema tips should be used for pediatric barium enemas. FALSE
True OR False: A pediatric patient should not have solid food 8 hours before an IVU. FALSE
What is a common clinical indication for a pediatric VCUG? Vesicoureteral reflux
A 2-year-old child comes to radiology for a cervical spine series. The child is unable to hold still for the projections even with immobilization. Which of the following individuals should be asked to hold the child if present? Father wearing protective apron
Which of the following should be the first consideration in controlling motion for the pediatric patient? Short exposure times
Croup A condition of labored breathing and harsh dry cough caused by viral infection. (Most common in children ages 1 to 3 years)
Hyaline membrane disease An emergency type of condition in newborns in which the alveoli and capillaries of the lungs are injured or infected, creating leakage of fluid into the alveoli; demonstrated radiographically by granular pattern of increased densities.
Cystic fibrosis An inherited disease with progressive heavy mucous blocking the bronchi; demonstrated by increased radiodensities in specific lung regions.
Asthma Airways are narrowed by stimuli that so not affect the airways of normal lungs; commonly caused by anxiety or allergies causing labored breathing.
Meconium aspiration syndrome During the birthing process, the fetus under stress may pass some meconium stool into the amniotic fluid, which can be inhaled into the lungs.
Spina Bifida Occulta A mild form of a defect of the posterior arch of L5-S1 vertebrae
Necrotizing enterocolitis An inflammation of the inner lining of the intestine that may lead to tissue death; most common in newborns.
Hirschsprung disease A congenital condition of the large intestine in which nerves controlling rhythmic contractions are missing
Osgood-Schlatter'sdisease An inflammation at the tibial tuberosity, most common in 5 to 10-year-old boys
Atresia A congenital condition in which there is an absence of an opening to an organ that requires surgical intervention
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