Ch. 14

Question 1

Voluntary motion is under the control of the:

Answer 1

Patient

Question 2

A key component to effective communication with the patient is

Answer 2

Establishing rapport

Question 3

What is the most commonly used in mobilization device?

Answer 3

Positioning Sponge

Question 4

What might be used in immobilize a patient for an upright lateral chest radiograph?

Answer 4

Velcro straps

Question 5

What is an example of a spinal trauma immobilization device?

Answer 5

Backboard

Question 6

When is removing a cervical collar permissible?

Answer 6

After the physician has reviewed the images and determined it is safe

Question 7

What immobilization device is radiopaque?

Answer 7

Sand bag

Question 8

One of the many factors that affect diagnostic quality is ______

Answer 8

Motion

Question 9

Is all motion bad?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What is the difference between voluntary motion and involuntary motion?
given example of each.

Answer 10

Voluntary- Can control (Breathing)
Involuntary- Cannot be controlled (Tremors, Tics)

Question 11

Examples of immobilization devices

Answer 11

Spine Board, Cervical Collar, Sandbags, etc.

Question 12

What are the two key essentials for effective communication?

Answer 12

Explain what you were doing and establish rapport

Question 13

Are sandbags radiolucent and radiopaque?

Answer 13

Radiopaque (will show up on an image!)

Question 14

The most common spinal trauma traction device is the ______

Answer 14

cervical collar

Question 15

What radiographic positions can be used to image the cervical spine in a cervical collar due to a trauma situation?

Answer 15

Cross table lateral; AP & AP open mouth

Question 16

Ambulatory means:

Answer 16

able to work

Question 17

Anteroposterior means:

Answer 17

Direction of the x ray beam from front to back

Question 18

Artifacts are:

Answer 18

Substances or structures not naturally present, but of which in authentic image appears on an image

Question 19

Axial projection

Answer 19

Any projection not at right angles to the long axis of an anatomic structure

Question 20

Empathy

Answer 20

Recognition of and entering into the feelings of another person

Question 21

Plantar surface

Answer 21

Sole of the foot

Question 22

Rapport

Answer 22

Relation of harmony and accord between two persons

Question 23

Three things to consider when imaging a geriatric patient

Answer 23

Fear of falling, keep patient warm, keep them comfortable

Question 24

Stretchable cotton fabric in shape of a sleeve that is pulled over fractured before plaster cast is applied

Answer 24

Stockinette

Question 25

One of the most effective simple, inexpensive and reliable method to restrain children is ___

Answer 25

The Mummy Wrap

Question 26

Immobilization

Answer 26

Act of rendering immovable

Question 27

Restraint

Answer 27

Hindrance of an action (movement)

Question 28

Communication is:

Answer 28

One of the most effective means of reducing patient motion on the part of the patient, one of the simplest and overlooked

Question 29

Trauma

Answer 29

Wound or injury

Question 30

Immobilization method to secure trauma patient to a ____ to facilitate transport to the ER and minimize the possibility of severe complications

Answer 30

Backboard

Question 31

What can be used as an effective restraining or positioning device that is radiolucent?

Answer 31

Velcro Straps

Question 32

Can be attached to the radiographic table. Designed for the strict use of positioning various projections of the skull. Serve as a reminder of the importance of keeping still

Answer 32

Head Clamps

Question 33

Inflation or traction splints are used...

Answer 33

for lower extremities