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? should be performed when taking X-rays to localize a penetrating foreign object

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MARKING THE ENTRANCE AND/OR EXIT WOUNDS WITH A RADIOPAQUE MARKER

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An example of blunt trauma is a ?

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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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If a trauma patient experiences a seizure, the radiographer should ?

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INFORM THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

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? is a symptom associated with stroke injuries

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SLURRED SPEECH

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? is an incorrect rule for trauma radiography

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ALWAYS MAKE AT LEAST 3 X-RAYS FOR EACH AREA OF INJURY

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The ? should be the first projection performed for a multiple trauma patient

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LATERAL C-SPINE, DORSAL DECUBITUS POSITION

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? should be used for a AP axial position on a c-spine supine trauma patient

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A 45 DEGREE LATEROMEDIAL CR ANGLE

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When performing the AP abdomen on a trauma patient, ? should be obtained prior to moving the patient onto the X-ray table

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PERMISSION FROM THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

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If a trauma patient has bleeding wounds, the radiographer should ?

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PROTECT THE IR WITH PLASTIC

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The left lateral decubitus position should be used to demonstrate free air in the abdomen because ?

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THE DENSITY OF THE LIVER PROVIDES GOOD CONTRAST FOR FREE AIR

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The radiographer should ? if unsure whether the AP abdomen left lateral decubitus is requested to show free air or fluid levels

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ASK THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

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The radiographer should ? when doing an AP abdomen left lateral decubitus to check for fluid levels

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ENSURE THE ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE IS DEMONSTRATED

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The ? of the abdomen should be performed to demonstrate air/fluid levels when a trauma patient is unable to be positioned either upright or lateral recumbent.

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LATERAL DORSAL DECUBITUS POSITION

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The ? is the incorrect way to shoot a trauma pelvis

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ROTATION OF THE FEMURS 15 DEGREES MEDIALLY

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If a semiconscious head trauma patient begins to vomit, the radiographer should ?

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LOGROLL THE PATIENT TO THE LATERAL RECUMBANT POSITION

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The radiographer should ? if a trauma head patient displays unequal pupils

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IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

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The ? of the cranium best demonstrates a suspected fracture of the posterior cranium

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AP AXIAL TOWNE METHOD

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The ? line should be nearly perpendicular to the IR when performing the acanthionparietal reverse Waters for facial bones on a supine trauma patient

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INFRAORBITOMEATAL

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The CR should be ? when performing the acanthionparietal reverse Waters for facial bones on a supine trauma patient

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PARALLEL WITH THE MENTOMEATAL LINE

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On trauma patients upper and lower limbs should ?

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ALWAYS BE OBTAINED WITH TWO RADIOGRAPHS 90 DEGREES APART

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The branch of medicine dealing with the elderly and the problems of aging is termed ?

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GERIATRICS

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The radiographer must ? to provide quality images and work well with geriatric patients

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ADAPT PROCEDURES TO ACCOMMODATE DISABILITIES AND DISEASES UNIQUE TO THE GERIATRIC POPULATION

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Health care professionals should know of diseases and disorders common to specific age groups and also know ?

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A PARTICULAR ETHNIC GROUP

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Two of the top 10 chronic conditions for people over age 65 are ?

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VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND DIABETES

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? is a term used to describe stereotyping of and discrimination against the elderly
AGEISM
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? is one of the common psychological effects of aging
DEPRESSION
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? is one of the most common health complaints of the elderly population
FATIGUE
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? can slow the progress of age related joint stiffness, fatigue, weight gain and bone mass loss
LOW IMPACT EXERCISE
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? can cause cognitive impairment in elderly persons
DISUSE, AGING, AND DISEASE
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? is a progressive cognitive impairment that eventually interferes with normal daily functions
DEMENTIA
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Alzheimer disease is the most common form of ?
DEMENTIA
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The ? is usually the first to show apparent signs of aging
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
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The ? is responsible for most of the disabilities in persons over age 65
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Hearing/visual impairments associated with aging are classified as disorders of the ?
SENSORY SYSTEM
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? is the predominate age related change in the blood vessels
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
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The major hematologist concern in geriatric patients is ?
ANEMIA
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? is crucial to obtain an elderly patience compliance and confidence
EDUCATION ABOUT IMAGING PROCEDURES
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Elimination of ? will aid in listening and communications with geriatric patients
BACKGROUND NOISE
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The elderly patient will often experience ? when going from lying down to sitting up
VERTIGO
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? changes the amount of contrast media used for imaging elderly patients
AGE RELATED CHANGES IN LIVER AND KIDNEY FUNCTIONS
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To obtain an accurate PA chest, an elderly patient will feel more comfortable with arms ?
WRAPPED AROUND THE CHEST STAND
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Supination of the upper limb is often impaired in geriatric patients NOT due to ?
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
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When the patient is unable to lie on their side for lower limb X-ray, a ? projection should be used
CROSS TABLE LATERAL
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Centering for a chest in a geriatric patient with extreme kyphosis should be ?
LOWER THAN NORMAL
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KVP for sufficient contrast in geriatric patients may need to be ?
DECREASED
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Mobile radiography ?
USES TRANSPORTABLE RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT TO BRING IMAGING SERVICES TO A PATIENT
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Common sites in which mobile radiography is used are ?
ICU, PATIENT ROOMS, AND SURGERY
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The typical mAs range on a mobile unit is ?
.04-320 mAs
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The typical KVP range on a mobile unit is ?
40-130 KVP
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A "deadmans" brake is ?
A BRAKE THAT STOPS THE MACHINE WHEN THE PUSH HANDLE IS RELEASED
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The primary advantages of a battery powered mobile unit are ?
CORDLESS AND PROVIDE CONSTANT KVP AND MAS LEVELS
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The primary advantages of a capacitor discharge mobile unit are ?
LIGHTWEIGHT AND EASY TO MANEUVER
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For AP mobile exams of the abdomen, the cathode should be placed ?
OVER THE DIAPHRAGM
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The anode heel effect is more pronounced with ?
LARGER FIELD SIZES AND SHORTER SID
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If SID is increased, the risk of ?
IMAGING PATIENT MOTION INCREASES
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For optimum radiation safety, the radiographer should stand ?
AT LEAST 6 FEET FROM THE PATIENT AND X-RAY TUBE
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? should a grid be employed for mobile chest exams
ABOVE 90 KVP
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Adequate density/contrast for a mobile chest should display ?
RIBS AND THORACIC INTERVERTEBRAL DISK SPACES FAINTLY VISIBLE THROUGH THE HEART SHADOW
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To evaluate for rotation on a mobile AP chest the ?
MEDIAL PORTION OF CLAVICLES SHOULD BE EQUIDISTANT FROM THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
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The proper position of the median coronal plane for the right lateral decubitus position of the chest is ?
VERTICAL
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The patient should be in position ? before performing a mobile lateral decubitus chest exam
5 MINUTES
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The ? when straightening the head/neck of a neonate during mobile AP chest/abdomen is dangerous
RISK OF ADVANCING THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE TOO FAR INTO THE TRACHEA
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The ? demonstrates fluid in the right lung of an ICU patient
RIGHT LATERAL DECUBITUS
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The ? position demonstrates free air or fluid levels in a neonate
DORSAL DECUBITUS
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Contraindications to positioning the feet of a trauma patient during a mobile AP projection of the pelvis are ?
SUSPICION OF HIP FRACTURE
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The ? is a member of the sterile team during a surgical procedure
PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT
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The ? is not a member of the sterile team during a surgical procedure
RADIOGRAPHER
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Street clothes within semi restricted and restricted areas of a surgical suite ?
SHOULD NEVER BE WORN IN EITHER AREA
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Surgical caps within semi restricted and restricted areas of a surgical suite ?
SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN IN EITHER AREA
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Shoe covers should be ?
REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BEFORE LEAVING THE SURGICAL AREA
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If the surgical radiographer has either an acute infection or sore throat and their services are requested they should ?
SEND A DIFFERENT RADIOGRAPHER
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If the sterile field is accidentally compromised the radiographer should ?
IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY A MEMBER OF THE OR STAFF
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The proper procedure for placing an IR into a sterile IR cover is ?
A SURGICAL TECH SHOULD OPEN THE STERILE IR COVER AND HOLD IT OPEN FOR THE RADIOGRAPHER TO INSERT THE IR INTO IT
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The operating room attire a radiographer should remove before handling the IR after performing a surgical radiography procedure are ?
GLOVES
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If an exposed IR becomes contaminated in the OR you should CLEAN ?
THE IR WITH A HOSPITAL APPROVED DISINFECTANT BEFORE LEAVING THE OR
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It is preferred that cleaning solutions are poured and not sprayed onto a rag ?
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE SPRAY
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When using the C-arm to image a pregnant patient during an operative Cholangiogram, the lead shield should be ?
UNDER THE PATIENT AND UNDER THE PELVIC REGION
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The C-arm should be centered ? for an operative cholangiogram
OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ABDOMEN AND SUPERIOR TO THE RIB LINE
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It's necessary to demonstrate a catheter from its insertion point to its terminal end with a C-arm ?
TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO KINKS IN THE CATHETER AND TO ENSURE THAT IT IS IN THE PROPER POSITION
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The C-arm should be tilted ? for the AP C-spine during an ACDF procedure
15 DEGREES CEPHALAD
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When using the c-arm for a lateral c-spine ? to place the spine into the center of the monitor
RAISE OR LOWER THE C-ARM
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After obtaining a c-arm PA projection during a hip pinning, ? to obtain a lateral image
ROTATE THE C-ARM UNDER THE LEG AND TABLE
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The C-arm should be positioned ? during a hip pinning procedure
BETWEEN THE PATIENTS LEGS
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The ? should be visualized when using the C-arm during a hip pinning to determine a starting point and to ensure no hardware enters the joint
LATERAL SIDE OF THE FEMUR AND ACETABULAR RIM
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When using the c-arm during a tibial nailing procedure ? for correct positioning
TILT THE TUBE AND IMAGE INTENSIFIER TO MATCH THE ANGLE OF THE LEG
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The purpose for turning the wheels of the C-arm during a tibial nailing is ?
TO ENABLE THE C-ARM TO MOVE LONGITUDINALLY ALONGSIDE THE PATIENT
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A sterile drape should not be on the C-arms tube for a long time as ?
THE TUBE MAY OVERHEAT
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When imaging a transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor, the ? to the patient
C-ARM SHOULD BE POSITIONED LATERAL
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? will most likely require subtraction technique with c-arm imaging
FEMORAL ARTERIOGRAPHY
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Two reasons for performing a lateral projection of thoracic or lumbar spine inside the OR is ?
TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC VERTEBRAE AND TO SHOW THE POSITION OF HARDWARE

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