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What type of tape should be used for immobilization of a pediatric pt

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Hypoallergenic

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Which of the following examinations if often performed to determine the extent of cretinism

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Long bone studies

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Premature closure of the cranial sutures is a condition termed

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Craniostenosis

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Which of the following methods or techniques is used to examine the extent of clubfoot

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Kite method

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Where is the CR centered for an erect AP projection of the abdomen on an infant

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1” above the umbilicus

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A viral infection, primary seen in children ages 1-3 years old, that is evidenced by labored breathing and accompanied by fever is termed

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Croup

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A bacterial infection of the epiglottis, most common in children 2-5 years old, which is a serious condition that can rapidly become fatal is termed

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Epiglottis

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An inherited disease in which secretions of heavy mucus cause progressive “clogging” of bronchi and bronchioles is termed

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Cystic fibrosis

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Which condition or disease is best demonstrated with an AP and lateral chest examination

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Meconium aspiration

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Where is the CR directed for an AP projection of the chest with the pt supine

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Perpendicular to the MSP at the level of the midthorax approximately at the mammillary line

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Where is the CR directed for the AP towne skull

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Centered to glabella, 30° caudad to OML

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Where is the CR directed for the AP reverse Caldwell skull

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Centered to glabella 15° cephalad to OML

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Where is the CR directed for the AP skull

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Centered to the glabella parallel to the OML

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Where is the CR directed for an AP supine projection of the abdomen for infants and small children

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Perpendicular to and directed to the center of the IR about 1” above the umbilicus

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Where is the CR directed for an AP supine projection of the abdomen in older children and adolescents

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Perpendicular to and directed to the center of the IR at the level of the iliac crest

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A skeletal survey for suspected child abuse includes which radiographic examination

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All options: AP and lateral chest, AP and lateral skull, AP abdomen to include pelvis

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Which of the following is the most common form of immobilization for the pediatric pt

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Pigg- o-stat

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Which of the following methods is to minimize radiation exposure when imaging pediatric pt

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Close collimating, low dosage techniques, gonadal shielding

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What are the clinical indications for a VCUG

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Vesicoureteral reflux

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Which of the following is a classification of child abuse

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Neglect, psychological maltreatment, physical abuse

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At what age can most children be talked through a radiographic examination without purposeful immobilization

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3 years

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At the first meeting between the technologist and the pt (accompanied by an adult) which of the following generally should not be discussed

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Describe the total amount of radiation the pt will receive with the specific exam if it has to be repeated because of lack of cooperation

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Which of the following is not the name of a known commercially available immobilization device

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Hold-‘em tiger

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The most suitable immobilization device for erect chests and or the abdomen is the

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Pigg o stat

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List 3 factors that reduce the # of repeat exposures with pediatric pt
Proper immobilization, short exposure time, accurate technique
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Which immobilization device or method should be used for an erect 1 year old chest procedure?
Pigg o stat
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2 common terms for the classic metaphyseal lesion, which may indicate child abuse, are
Corner fx and bucket fx
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If the tech suspects child abuse, he or she should
Ask the parent when the abuse occurred, report the abuse immediately to the necessary state officials as required by the state, refuse to do the exam or touch the child until physician has examined the pt Do none of the above
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Primary centers
Diaphysis
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Secondary centers
Epiphysis
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Space between primary and secondary centers
Epiphyseal plate
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Occurs before birth
Diaphysis
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Continues to change from birth to maturity
Epiphysis and epiphyseal plate
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Which of the following procedures can be performed to diagnose possible genetic fetal abnormalities
3D ultrasound
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Which of the following procedures can be performed to evaluate children for attention deficient hyperactivity
Functional MRI
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A common condition in children between the ages of 1-3, caused by a viral infection
Croup
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Tumor that usually occurs in children younger than 5
Wilms tumor
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Group of diseases affecting the epiphyseal growth plates
Osteochondrosis
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Fx involving the epiphyseal plate
Salter-Harris fx
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Premature closure of the skull sutures
Craniostenosis
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Second most common form of cancer in children younger than 5 years of age
Neuroblastoma
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Bacterial infection of the upper airway that may be fatal if untreated
Epiglottis
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Congenital defect in which an opening into an organ is missing
Atresia
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Inherited disease leading to clogging of bronchi
Cystic fibrosis
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Bacterial infection of the kidney
Pyelonephritis
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Also known as congenital megacolon
Hirschsprung disease
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Also known as rickets
Osteomalacia
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Inherited condition that produces very fragile bones
Osteogenesis imperfecta
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Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteogenesis imperfecta
Decrease exposure factor
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Which of the following imaging modalities is effective in detecting signs of autism
Functional MRI
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Which of the following techniques helps to remove the scapulae from lung fields during chest radiography
Extend arms upward
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What is the kvp range for a pediatric study of the upper limb
50-60kvp
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T/F a hand routine for a 7 year old child would be the same as for an adult pt
True
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T/F for a bone survey of a young child, both limbs are commonly radiographed for comparison
True
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Which radiographic technique or method is performed to study congenital clubfoot radiographically
Kite method
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Where is gonadal shielding placed for a bilateral hip study on a female pediatric pt
Between umbilicus and just above the pubis
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Intussusception
Abdomen
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NEC
Abdomen
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Atelectasis
Chest
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Premature closure of fontanelles
Skull
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CHD
Pelvic/hips
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Cystic fibrosis
Chest
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Meconium ileus
Abdomen
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Legg calve perthes disease
Pelvic / hip
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Asthma
Chest
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Bronchiectasis
Chest
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Hyaline membrane disease
Chest
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How much is the CR angled to the OML for an AP axial towne projection of the skull
30°
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Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the pediatric skull
Midway between the glabella and inion
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The NPO fasting period for a 6 month old infant before an upper GI is
4 hours
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Other than preventing artifacts in the bowel what is the other reason that solid food is withheld for 4 hrs before a pediatric IVU
Diminish the risk for aspiration from vomiting
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Which of the following conditions contraindicates the use of laxatives before a contrast media procedure
Appendicitis
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Where is the CR centered for a KUB on and 8 year old and 3 month old
8yr- level of iliac crest 3 month- 1” above umbilicus
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Where is the CR centered for a PA and lateral pediatric chest projection
Mammillary line
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What is the recommended amount of barium administered to an infant who is having an upper GI
6-12 oz
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How is barium instilled into the large bowel for a barium enema study on an infant
60 mL syringe & 10F flexible silicone catheter
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What is the bowel prep for a pediatric VCUG
No prep
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When is urinary reflux most likely to occur during a VCUG
When bladder is full and when voiding
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For a young pediatric small bowel study, the barium normally reaches the ileocecal region in
1 hour
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A VCUG on a child is most commonly performed to evaluate for ________and is generally scheduled to be completed _______an IVU or ultrasound study of the kidneys
Vesicoureteral reflux Before
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T/F gonadal shielding should only be used in supine positions because of difficulty in keeping the shield in place
False
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T/F There should be no attempt to straighten out the abnormal alignment of the foot during a clubfoot study
True
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Which radiographic procedure is commonly performed for epiglottitis
AP and lateral upper airway
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Which of the following radiographic routines and/ or procedures best demonstrates osgood-schlatter disease
AP and lateral knee
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A 2 yr old child comes to the radiology department for a routine chest exam. While removing the child’s shirt you notice a human bite mark on the upper arm. What should you do next
Inform the supervisor or physician
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Which of the following conditions can be diagnosed prenatally with sonography
Spina bifida

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