trauma/peds/geriatric/addition procedures

2

a minimum of how many views should be obtained in trauma situations?

6:1 or 8:1

a common grid ratio for mobile work is?

a sprain

a forced wrenching or twisting of a joint is called?

ankle

there are four regions of the body that are most commonly dislocated during a trauma, which is NOT one? ankle, finger, hip, shoulder

comminuted

this is a fracture where the bone is crushed or splintered at the site of impact?

boxers fracture

a fracture of the 5th metacarpal?

monteggias

fracture of proximal half of ulna with dislocation of radial head?

Bennetts fracture

a fracture of the base of the 1st metacarpal?

greenstick

an incomplete fracture with broken cortex on one side of bone only?

smiths fracture

a fracture of the distal radius with anterior displacement?

colles fracture

a fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement?

avulsion

a fracture due to severe stress to a tendon?

stellate

a fracture where the fracture line radiates from a central point?

use intermittent or foot tapping fluoro

what is the most effective measure in limiting exposure with mobile fluoro?

bayonet

when discussing fracture alignment, what is the type of apposition where the two shafts overlap?

x-ray tube on bottom/ intensifier on top

when using a mobile c-arm, which position produces the least amount of personnel exposure?

4

you are x-raying a patient with a fiberglass cast, how many kVp should you up for your picture?

certified surgical tech

who is the surgical person who maintains the sterile fields?

apex of fracture angled away from the midline

when discussing angulation of a fracture, what describes a vagus deformity?

asepsis

the absence of infectious organisms?

25

at approximately what age does the skeleton reach full ossification?

hypothermia

what is the greatest risk for premature infants?

9-10

a well inspired chest x-ray on a young pediatric patient will show how many ribs?

femoral endoprotheses, compression plate, intramedullary rods

what are some examples of an internal fracture?

true

T/F the entire upper limbs commonly included on infant x-rays rather than individual pictures

epiphysis

secondary centers of ossification of long bones called?

4-6 oz

what is the suggested amount of barium that should be given to a child between the ages of 1-3 years old for a UGI?

false

T/F it is fine to leave clothes, diapers and bandages on an infant when doing x-rays as long as there are no metal fasteners

1cc per pound = 60cc

although decided by the radiologist, what is a general guideline to follow when drawing up contrast on a pediatric patient for an IVU exam? how much should you draw if you have a patient that weighs 60 pounds

pyloric stenosis

may result in repeated, forceful vomiting due to a narrowing or blocking =

intussusception

a mechanical obstruction caused by telescoping of a loop of bowel =

cystic fibrosis

inherited disease leading to clogging of bronchi =

osgood-schlatters disease

causes inflammation at the tibial tubercle =

hip

what is the most common injury to older adults?

total joint replacement

what is the most common surgical procedure done on the elderly =

decrease

if a patient has osteoporosis, what should you do with your technique?

cardiovascular disease

what is the leading cause of death for people over the age of 65?

false

T/F a child should reach the age of understanding no later than age 4

plexiglass, hold down paddle with velcro straps

which is not a part from the pigg-o-stat adjustable shield? bicycle seat, plexiglass, hold down paddle with velcro straps, swivel base

observe, assist, waiting in waiting room

what are the possible roles that the parent can play during a pediatric radiograph?

could cause dislocation

why should you refrain from hyperflexing joints on a patient with a total joint replacement?

by a factor of 4

a 30 degree c-arm tilt will increase the personnel exposure to the face and neck by how much?

knee

what is the most common arthrography procedures?

synovial

what classifications of joints are studied with arthography?

12ccs

approximately how much positive contrast would be given during a shoulder arthrogram?

true

T/F arthrography can use positive, negative or both contrasts during the procedure?

false

T/F you should never have patient move joint space after injection as this would cause severe pain?

isthmus, cervix, endometrium, fundus

the uterus is divided into 4 segments which is not one?

infertility

what is the most common indication for doing a hysteroscapingoram?

false

T/F if the contrast flows out from the distal ends of the fallopian tubes and into peritoneal cavity, this would indicate there was a problem with the fallopian?

true

T/F increased cranial pressure is a contraindication for a myelogram?

HNP

what is the most common reason for doing a myelogram?

subarachnoid space

where is the needle placed during a myelogram to inject contrast?

9-15ccs

in general a dosage of approximately hoe much contrast is given during a myleogram?

to flex the spine

what is a large pillow placed under the patients abdomen when doing a lumbar myleogram?

30-40

how many degrees should your patients head be elevated after a lumber myelogram?

L3-L4

what is common injection site for myelogram?

true

T/F contrast is injected after the CSF is collected

parotid

which salivary gland is the largest?

ducts of rivinus

what is the name of the 12 small ducts associated with the salivary glands?

dissolves food and facilities digestion

what is the purpose of the salivary glands

infection

what is a contraindication of sialography?

false

T/F long bone studies are done more commonly for adults

true

T/F it is necessary to do limbs when doing a long bone study

bell Thompson

what is the name ruler used during long bone studies?

epiphysiodesis

a surgical procedure done to shorten the limb?

osteoporosis

what is the main purpose for doing a bone densitometry for a diagnosis of?

QUS, DXA and QCT (most common)

what are the commonly used scanners for bone densitometry?

compare the patient with a person of the same age and sex

what does the z-score do when discussion bone dentitometry?

variable fulcrum

when the fulcrum moves but the table does not

blurring increases

what happens during tomography when the object is further away from the IR?

false

T/F as the exposure angel decreases blurring also decreases?

3 seconds

when using breathing techniques (automography) what exposure times would give a better image?