GXMO Patient Care and Positioning 3

Question 1

A patient is scheduled for a barium swallow examination but states they ate a full meal two hours ago. The technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the radiologist and likely reschedule the exam

Answer

Proceed with the exam since two hours is sufficient fasting time

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Administer a laxative and proceed after 30 minutes

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Replace the barium with a water-soluble contrast agent

Question 2

When performing a cross-table lateral hip radiograph, the unaffected leg is elevated to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent superimposition of the soft tissue over the femoral neck

Answer

Reduce radiation dose to the gonads

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Improve patient comfort during positioning

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Allow the central ray to pass parallel to the IR

Question 3

Which positioning landmark is used to locate the level of the iliac crest?

Accepted Answer

L4

Answer

L1

Answer

S1

Answer

T12

Question 4

A non-ambulatory patient requires a chest radiograph. If a PA erect projection cannot be obtained, the preferred alternative is:

Accepted Answer

AP erect

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Lateral decubitus

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PA recumbent

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AP supine

Question 5

Protective gonad shielding should NOT be used when:

Accepted Answer

Shielding would obscure the area of diagnostic interest

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The gonads are within 5 cm of the primary beam

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The patient is a child

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The patient is of reproductive age

Question 6

The RAO position for an esophagram places the esophagus:

Accepted Answer

Between the vertebral column and the heart

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Superimposed over the vertebral column

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Anterior to the trachea

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Posterior to the aortic arch

Question 7

During the course of radiographing a pediatric patient, the child becomes inconsolable and begins to cry. The best approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Pause briefly, speak calmly to the child and/or parent, and allow a moment to calm before continuing

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Restrain the child immediately using a Pigg-O-Stat

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Increase speed and complete all exposures as quickly as possible regardless of motion

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Dismiss the parent from the room to reduce stimulation