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RAD135 Week 1

Week 1 assignment, trauma and surgical radiography

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What practice is always performed by the traumas radiologic technologist while imaging a fractured shoulder? image the injury as is, without moving the limb
When imaging a patient in a fracture frame or traction device, the radiographer should: angle the central ray or adjust the IR to obtain the best radiograph possible
What is the central ray angle and direction for the AP axial, reverse Caldwell, of the Cranium? 15 degrees cephalad
Which of the following would be considered a trauma radiography guideline? 1. Remove all splints 2. Do not move the patient unless necessary. 3. Obtain a minimum of two radiographs of each body part. 2 and 3
To afford greater efficiency in performing mobile examinations, the radiographer should ensure which two of the following are transported with the mobile unit? Markers Charging pack Filters IR Protective Covers Markers and IR protective covers
Which position is used to demonstrate air-fluid levels in the abdomen on a severely injured patient? Dorsal decubitus position
Reaching over a sterile field is allowed by: only sterile members
What position is an injured patient with a hip fracture in, positioned for an axiolateral infersuperior hip projection? The patient is supine, with the unaffected leg elevated vertically
The central ray must be centered within how many inches of the midline of the grid to avoid grid cutoff? 1.5 inches
How often should the OR imaging equipment be cleaned? after each case
Mobile radiographic units can have direct digital capability with wired to the unit or wireless. T/F True
During mobile radiography, the least amount of scatter radiation will occur at what angle to the patient or part being radiographed? 90 degrees
During a mobile exposure, the radiographer should be how far from the patient or part being radiographed? 6 feet
How long should the patient lie in the decubitus position before making the exposure during a mobile decubitus chest examination? 5 minutes
Which projection must be evaluated before taking any other images on a trauma patient? Lateral projection of the C-spine, dorsal decubitus position
The single most effective means of radiation protection during mobile radiography is: distance
Which of the surgical procedures require the c-arm to be positioned between the patient's legs? Hip pinning
According to federal regulations, the source-to-skin (SSD) distance during mobile radiography may not be less than _______ inches. 12
Signs of shock include all of the following except: excessive thirst vomiting cool, clammy skin diaphoresis vomiting
Which of the following is most essential for proper patient care during mobile radiography? Communication Raising the bed to reduce back strain patient positioning maintaining distance from the tube Communication
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