Medical Imaging Positioning Techniques

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Which device is effective in controlling many degrees of motion?

Stability Bar (correct)

Sandbag

Cervical collar

Tape

What is the most common spinal trauma traction device mentioned in the text?

Cervical collar (correct)

Tape

Stability Bar

Sandbag

What is the purpose of using tape as an immobilization tool?

To provide patient support for upright procedures

To immobilize the upper limbs

To control many degrees of motion

To protect the patient's skin from adhesive tissue damage (correct)

Which position involves hand in oblique position on a sponge with a sandbag across the forearm?

Figure 14.6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a stability bar?

To provide patient support for upright procedures Signup and view all the answers

What type of fabric is a stockinette made of?

Cotton Signup and view all the answers

What can be produced with the cervical collar in place?

All projections Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to immobilize the upper limbs above and behind a child's head?

Stockinette Signup and view all the answers

In pediatric immobilization, what is critical for effective communication?

Kindness, patience, honesty, and understanding Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before removing a cervical collar in spinal trauma cases?

A qualified practitioner should assess images and determine it is safe to move the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a trauma spine backboard in spinal trauma cases?

To immobilize patients effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of the infant sheet restraint (mummification technique)?

(A) The child is placed in the center of a triangular folded sheet as shown so that the shoulders are just above the top fold Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided at all times when immobilizing children?

Threats and force Signup and view all the answers

Why are pediatric immobilization techniques considered effective?

Effective communication techniques and development of a rapport with the patient Signup and view all the answers

What type of image is typically used for recumbent lateral cervical spine imaging?

Figure 14.9 in the textbook provides more information on this type of image Signup and view all the answers

What must be done before moving a patient in spinal trauma cases?

(B) Cervical collars should not be removed until a qualified practitioner has assessed images and determined it is safe to move the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What is the greatest fear of geriatric patients during medical imaging?

Falling Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to effective immobilization techniques for older patients?

Communication Signup and view all the answers

Why should medical professionals work smoothly and avoid working quickly with geriatric patients?

To avoid disorienting the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in ensuring final image quality during medical imaging?

Short exposure times Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for dealing with parents during pediatric immobilization?

Compliance with department policy Signup and view all the answers

What should medical professionals do to ensure the comfort of geriatric patients during medical imaging?

Reassure the patient Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to lessen the chances of motion distortion in medical imaging?

Use immobilization devices when appropriate Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to indicate the presence of image artifacts from immobilization devices?

Annotating on the image Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in order to prevent disorienting geriatric patients during medical imaging?

Working quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is critical to the effective immobilization of pediatric patients?

Creativity Signup and view all the answers