Radiology

What is produced by the Radiology Department using x-rays?

Images of the patient's body.

What are x-rays?

Invisible electromagnetic waves capable of penetrating opaque or solid substances.

What is another name for the Radiology Department?

X-ray Department.

List one procedure performed in the Radiology Department.

Abdominal x-ray.

What does the abbreviation 'CXR' stand for?

Chest X-ray.

When are portable x-rays performed?

When the patient cannot be transported to the Radiology department.

What is the main drawback of using a portable x-ray machine?

Limited quality of images and exposure to scattered radiation.

What should be indicated on an x-ray order if it is to be portable?

The physician specifies 'Portable CXR'.

Describe what an AP view entails.

The x-ray beam passes from the front of the patient to the back.

Describe what a PA view entails.

The x-ray beam passes from the back of the patient to the front.

What is a decubitus position in x-ray imaging?

The x-ray beam is positioned horizontally when the patient is lying on their side.

What does E & S refer to in x-ray views?

Erect and Supine positions of the patient.

What is an Angiogram/Arteriogram?

An examination of an artery after injecting a contrast medium.

What does a Ba Enema examine?

The lower bowel after barium is introduced into the rectum.

What does the Ba Swallow/U.G.I. series examine?

The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after the patient swallows barium.

What is the purpose of a Cholangiogram?

To examine the biliary ducts after injecting a contrast medium.

What does a Cystourethrogram examine?

The bladder and urethra after introducing a contrast medium.

What is the purpose of Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)?

Examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after intravenous injection of a contrast medium.

What preparation is needed for an angiogram/arteriogram?

Nothing to eat or drink from midnight before examination.

How many days before the examination should blood thinners be discontinued for an arteriogram?

24 hours.

What does the NUC do to indicate a portable x-ray on a requisition?

Check the box next to 'portable'.

For a Ba Enema, what is required two days before the examination?

The patient will drink clear fluids.

How should the diet be changed the day before a Ba Enema?

Drink one bottle of Magnesium Citrate at lunch.

What food or drink is allowed after light supper the night before a Barium Swallow?

Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

What should be entered into the dietary section of the kardex for an Oral Cholecystogram?

High fat lunch the day before the procedure.

What is the key task for the NUC regarding patient prep for a Cystourethrogram?

Notify the nurse of the catheter order.

How long should the patient fast before a Venogram examination?

Four hours.

What type of procedures require a booking time in Radiology?

Those that take longer to perform and those that use a contrast medium.

What is the normal procedure regarding consent for invasive procedures?

Patients must give consent for procedures like Angiogram/Arteriogram and IVP.

What's the function of a myelogram?

Examination of the spinal canal after injection of a contrast medium.

How are routine x-ray procedures categorized?

They do not require contrast mediums or booking times.

What does the term "non-invasive" refer to in Radiology procedures?

Procedures like Ba Enema and voiding/stress cystourethrogram where a tube is inserted into a body cavity but are not considered invasive.

What should the NUC transcribe for a Ba Swallow prep?

NPO @ 2400 with the applicable date.

What is necessary regarding intravenous medications before a Myelogram?

Antipsychotics should be discontinued for at least two days.

What is highlighted for the NUC in patient preparation instructions?

Key tasks such as notifying the RN and entering diet changes.

What type of air media is sometimes used during a Ba Enema?

Radiolucent air.

What is one requirement for scheduling invasive imaging procedures?

Patient consent must be obtained.

How is communication of orders ensured for portable imaging?

Transcribing the order as written and noting 'portable' on the requisition.

What does NPO stand for in medical terms?

Nothing by mouth.

How is a Light supper defined before a radiological procedure?

A meal low in fat, usually the evening before the procedure.

What is the primary purpose of obtaining images in the Radiology Department?

Diagnostic purposes, to assess patient health.

What should the NUC do after a diagnostic imaging order is processed?

Leave the requisition in the chart for the nurse to check.

What is a typical requirement for the intravenous pyelogram prep?

Laxative preceding day and a light supper.

What is the goal of the Portable x-ray procedure?

To obtain images when a patient cannot be moved.