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abdominal disorder that is contraindicated for laxatives/enemas?

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Hirschsprung’s disease (megacolon)

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what indicates a UTI?

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vesicoureteral reflux

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which arteries are the first to branch off of the abdominal aorta?

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celiac artery

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CR for AP Reverse Caldwell?

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CR 15º cephalic to OML to glabella

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which cerebral artery rests on the clivus of sphenoid bone?

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basilar

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pt prep for an UGI for a 3 yr old?

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NPO 4 hrs before exam

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what is preferred site for arterial puncture?

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femoral artery

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4 f(x)s of lymphatic system?

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fight disease return proteins to blood filter lymph transfer fats to blood

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what amount of neg. contrast media is instilled during a knee arthrogram?

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80-100 mL

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where are petrous ridges for AP Reverse Caldwell?

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lower half to 1/3rd of orbits

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whats the older term for the L atrioventricular valve?

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Mitral valve

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CR for erect AP of abdomen of infant?

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1” above umbilicus

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(T/F) the internal & external jugular veins unite at level of C7

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F. they never unite

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procedure involves placing balloon into collapsed vertebral body

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kyphoplasty

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what was the primary reason for not using an oil-based contrast for an HSG?

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possible pulmonary embolus

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3 branches of aortic arch

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brachiocephalic artery, L common carotid artery, & L subclavian artery

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epiphysiodesis

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surgical shortening of limb

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Ba moving thru SB in young children takes an avg of _____ to reach the ileocecal valve

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1 hr

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AP/PA projections should be taken at ________ intervals for SBFT in peds?

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20-30 min intervals

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narrowing/blockage of pylorus

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pyloric stenosis

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3 f(x)’s of cardiovascular system?

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  1. transport O2, nutrients, chems to body 2. remove waste thru kidneys/lungs 3. maintain body temp, H2O/electrolyte balance
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what pos for UGI does the stomach empty quickly?

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R lat

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studies most often performed for croup?

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AP/lat soft tissue neck

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5 arteries in circle of willis

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ant. communicating aa ant. cerebral aa int. carotid aa post. communicating aa post. cerebral aa

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which is NOT a division of the uterus? body fimbriae cervix fundus
fimbriae
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hyaline membrane disease aka?
respiratory distress syndrome
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Where is the Arterial Circle (Circle of Willis) located?
in region of pituitary gland (sella turcica)
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which cerebral artery rests on the cloves of sphenoid bone?
basilar
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equipment for single-contrast BE for neonates & infants
#10 french silicone catheter & 60 mL syringe
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iodinated contrast medium used for myelography is no longer radiographically detectable after?
24 hr
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what artery rests on the clivus?
Basilar artery
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3 branches of aortic arch
brachiocephalic artery, L common carotid artery, & L subclavian artery
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if femoral artery cannot be used, what other 3 vessels are considered for arterial puncture?
axillary, brachial & radial
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successful peds XRs depend on?
technical room prep & tech's attitude/approach
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2 important things for Kite method
1. DO NOT attempt to straighten foot 2. take 2 XRs 90º from ea other (for clubfoot assessment)
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presence of a ______ is often a contraindication for an ERCP
pseudocyst
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name of major vein that is connected to the R atrium that brings deoxygenated blood back to the heart
SVC
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T-tube cholangiogram aka?
delayed cholangiogram
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(T/F) CT has largely replaced lymphography
T
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neonatal form of hypothyroidism
cretinism
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technique used to study extent of clubfoot?
kite method
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3 veins of hepatic portal vein?
sup. & inf. mesenteric artery & hepatic veins
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VCUG prep?
no special prep
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what artery supplies primarily the anterior portion of the brain
internal carotid
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catheterization during venacavography requires a puncture of the
femoral vein
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premature closure of cranial sutures
craniostenosis
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exams often performed to determine extent of cretinism?
long bone studies
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IVU prep?
no solids 4 hr's prior & encourage clear liquids
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S-shaped portion of internal carotid artery is termed
carotid siphon
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An HSG can also serve as a __________ procedure for infertility
therapeutic
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name of special ruler used for orthoroentgenography?
bell-thompson
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congenital surgical condition where opening to an organ is absent
atresia/clausura
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what should you do prior to a VCUG?
void bladder
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leukocytes?
WBCs fight infection
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5 arteries in circle of willis
ant. communicating aa ant. cerebral aa int. carotid aa post. communicating aa post. cerebral aa
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name of major vein that is connected to the R atrium that brings deoxygenated blood back to the heart
SVC
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name of special endoscopic device used during an ERCP?
duodenoscope
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(T/F) a number of rad depths no longer require a bowel prep for lower GI studies
T (some peds dept's do not)
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by the age of \_\_\_\_\_, most kids can be talked thru exam w/o immobilization/parental assistance
2-3 yrs
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mummifying is most commonly used when?
head XRs of peds under 3 yrs
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the vertebral arteries are formed by the
subclavian arteries
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which pos puts the dorsum sellae & post. clinoids w/in the foramen magnum?
AP Towne
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6 step fluoro pos. sequence for UGI?
1. supine 2. L lat 3. LPO 4. RAO 5. R lat 6. prone
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what imaging modality is useful to assess healing bone?
nuclear med
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what is the most common abdominal cancer in children (usually \< 5) that typically involves only 1 kidney
Wilm's tumor
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what artery rests on the clivus?
Basilar artery
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during R lat in UGI, what should be done?
quickly check duodenal junction to sue out malformations before jejunum fills
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where does bone growth in length occur?
(M) metaphysis
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most common injection site for myelography?
L3-L4
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what type of tape should be used for immobilization of pt
hypoallergenic
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procedure to chemically dissolve a blood clot
thrombolysis
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premature closing of the cranial sutures
craniostenosis
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most common path indication for myelography?
HNP
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which joint cannot be examined w arthrography?
symphysis pubis
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platelets?
clot
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where is tricuspid valve?
btw R atrium & R ventricle of heart
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(T/F) CO2 can be used for selected angiographic procedures when the use of iodinated contrast agents is contraindicated
true
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CR for AP Towne?
CR 30º caudad to OML to glabella
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what is often required to correct Hirschsprung's disease?
colostomy
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6 steps of seldinger technique
1. insert needle (w inner cannula) 2. place needle in lumen (remove cannula) 3. insert guide wire 4. remove needle 5. thread catheter to AOI 6. remove guide wire
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what does the hepatic portal system do?
return venous blood to the liver
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all vessels can be cannulated except?
cardio --\> cardio goes to cath lab
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an exposure angle of 10º or less
zonography
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one of most common indications for new born CXRs
resp. distress syndrome/hyaline membrane disease
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Where is the Arterial Circle (Circle of Willis) located?
in region of pituitary gland (sella turcica)
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erythrocytes?
RBCs carry O2
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Anio team?
radiologist, "scrub"/tech who assists w sterile & cath procedures, & rad tech
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classic metaphyseal lesion (CML)
tear/avulsion of metaphysics, indicates child abuse (i.e. corner fx & bucket-handle fx)
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AP soft tissue neck is the most obvious in showing a smooth but tapered narrowing of the upper airway for this path
croup
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large intestine nerves that control rhythmic contractions are missing
Hirschsprung's disease

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