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Patient has arrived in Fluoroscopy for an esophagus study, the clinical information states that they are looking for a perforation. What type of contrast will likely be used? - ANSWER-Iodinated contrast, since it is water soluble and can easily be reabsorbed into the body without any adverse effects
A trauma patient has a CT scan for their head and an enhanced Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis. Why is the head done first? - ANSWER-Contrast appears white and could be mistaken for a fresh brain bleed
What radiographic position best demonstrates perforation of the intestines? - ANSWER-Upright or decubitus (depends on patient capability) to show air level under diaphragm or on raised flank
Optimal kVp for the abdomen? - ANSWER-65 - 75 kVp
Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured? - ANSWER-Scaphoid
What is the difference between Lauenstein (Frog leg) and cross-table lateral views of the hip? - ANSWER-- Lauenstein (Frog leg) shows lesser trochanter in profile medially and femoral neck superimposes greater trochanter
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- Cross table shows femoral neck demonstrated without overlap from greater
trochanter and a small amount of the lesser trochanter on the posterior surface of the femur demonstrated in profile
Why include anterior soft tissue on a trauma cross-table lateral of the c-spine? - ANSWER-To locate any type of vertebral displacement or swelling that could suggest a disguised fracture
What is the purpose of lateral bending for scoliosis imaging? - ANSWER-To determine the presence of structural change when bending to the right and left and assess the degree of correction that can be obtained
Why is a CT study for PE scanned from abdomen to just above shoulders? - ANSWER-To help reduce artifact of the contrast when the initial injection is given because of the large amount of contrast that will be entering the superior vena cava before the coronary arteries
What is Spatial Resolution? - ANSWER-The ability to distinguish two small separate objects close together
What should you do if a nurse forgets to chart a medication during an Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)? - ANSWER-Bring any omissions to their attention - any item that has not been documented on the chart is considered to be "not performed" in a court of law
What is a PICC line? Where is it located? - ANSWER-A peripherally inserted central catheter which is placed in the brachiocephalic vein at the junction of the SVC or actually within the SVC itself
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pg. 3 What is the function of a PICC Line? - ANSWER-Used for measuring central venous pressure as well as allowing nutrients and fluid to be instilled
What is the function of a Swan-ganz catheter? - ANSWER-- Wedge pressure
- Central venous pressure
- Systolic pressure
- Diastolic pressure
- Mean pressure
- Withdraw blood samples
- Inject drugs or administer fluids
What are the three layers of mater surrounding the brain? - ANSWER-From outer
to inner:
- Dura
- Arachnoid
- Pia
What is the appearance of an Chronic subdural hematoma on a CT? - ANSWER- Isodense lesion
What is the appearance of an Acute subdural hematoma on a CT? - ANSWER-A crescent-shaped peripheral high-density lesion
What is a subdural hematoma? - ANSWER-Venous bleeding from ruptured veins between the dura and meninges
What is the cause of a subdural hematoma? - ANSWER-Trauma 3 / 4
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Why should scoliosis images be performed PA? - ANSWER-To reduce radiation exposure to selected radiosensitive organs
What is considered the Sterile Corridor? - ANSWER-The area in the operating room between the patient drape and the instrument table
What is the hip localization method? - ANSWER-Imagine a line from the ASIS to symphysis pubis and at midpoint of that line, imagine a perpendicular line, moving 1.5" distally to locate the femoral head
What is included on a CT head? - ANSWER-From base of skull to cranial vertex
Which vessel ascends through the cervical transverse foramina? - ANSWER- Vertebral artery
What three vessels provide oxygenated blood to the heart? - ANSWER-- Left Coronary Artery
- Right Coronary Artery
- Circumflex Artery
What are the two types of target interactions that can produce diagnostic-range x- ray photons? - ANSWER-- Bremsstrahlung
- Characteristic
What should be superimposed on an AP Odontoid? - ANSWER-Upper incisors and the base of the skull
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