RAD1125 Week 7

Question 1

The sonographer should have a light underhand grip on the transducer w/ the fingers supporting, & not applying pressure

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What side should all transfers be initiated from?

Accepted Answer

patients strong side

Question 3

Immobilization techniques are often required for what type of patients?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 4

What exam can be performed on pediatric patients when using a Pigg-O-Stat immobilization device?

Accepted Answer

chest

Question 5

___________ is one of the most critical considerations when working with seriously injured patients.

Accepted Answer

Immobilization

Question 6

Biomechanics is a branch of physics that applies the laws of how things move to living creatures.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Who controls voluntary motion of a patient?

Accepted Answer

the patient

Question 8

What is the minimum number of people if transferring a pt from a cart to table without a moving device?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 9

What is the foundation on which the body rests?

Accepted Answer

base of support

Question 10

When are you allowed to remove a cervical collar?

Accepted Answer

after the MD reviews the image and approves it

Question 11

What is the most commonly used immobilization device?

Accepted Answer

positioning sponge

Question 12

A sandbag is a radiopaque immobilization device.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Sonographers should abduct their scanning arm less than ___ degrees for every exam.

Accepted Answer

30

Question 14

An often-overlooked consideration of geriatric imaging is what?

Accepted Answer

keeping the patient warm

Question 15

What can cause a pt to feel lightheaded, faint, or queasy when they stand up quickly from a sitting position?

Accepted Answer

decreased blood pressure

Questions 15