Chapter 7 Pediatric Imaging Flashcards

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List four considerations the technologist must incorporate into communication with a child.

A
  • Establish eye-level contact
  • Explain the exam to child when applicable
  • Establish a rapport with child or parent
  • Requires a sensitive approach toward the parent or guardian
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Describe the variations in communication the technologists must use in communicating with adolescent.

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  • Use effective communication
  • Educate the patient
  • Maintain privacy
  • Use simple terms
  • If child asks for a parent comply
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Describe symptoms that a child may display that may indicate abuse.

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Physical abuse and neglect, emotional abuse, sexual abuse

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When caring for a pediatric patient, the best method of transport is always:

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Depends on distance involved and the age of child

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When caring for a 6 year old child, the radiographer should:

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Be friendly, honest, and concise in your explanation to the child

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At what age is a child considered an infant, toddler, preschooler, and school age.

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Neonate (birth to 28 days)
Infant (1-12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
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When interviewing a teenager, list the main points that should be included.

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  • Maintain patients concern
  • Explain procedure
  • Educate patient
  • Identify patient
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Name two commercially available immobilizers.

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  • sandbags, lead, tape
  • Pigg O Stat (usually for chest x-ray)
  • sheet immobilizers
  • mummy style sheet wrap
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For a cystourethrogram, what does the Image Gently campaign recommend for patient safety?

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