Mobile Radiography Practices in ICU & CCU

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What is an essential safety measure when utilizing mobile radiography in the Emergency Trauma Unit?

  • Remove all immobilization devices before imaging
  • Provide additional lighting for the procedure
  • Ensure all personnel wear protective helmets
  • Provide aprons for all essential ED personnel (correct)

In the context of mobile exams performed in the NICU, what is a critical consideration while handling a neonate?

  • Remove the infant from the incubator for better access
  • Ensure the infant remains cold to avoid overheating
  • Avoid using gowns and gloves during the procedure
  • Ensure the infant stays warm (correct)

What primary reason justifies performing a mobile radiographic exam in the Post-anesthesia Care Unit?

  • To allow for patient rehabilitation procedures
  • To assist in physical therapy for recovery
  • To expedite surgical assessments without anesthesia
  • To rule out complications such as pneumothorax (correct)

When considering the use of specialty equipment in radiography, what should be monitored during the procedure?

<p>Position and pressure changes provided by special beds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended protocol when checking the placement of a nasogastric tube using mobile imaging?

<p>Verify tube placement with a chest radiograph (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for placing a chest tube in the pleural space?

<p>To remove fluid or air from the pleural space (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must a drainage unit for a chest tube be positioned below the patient's chest?

<p>To ensure proper drainage by gravity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of a nasogastric tube indicate in a patient?

<p>The need for nutritional support and gastric decompression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common imaging consideration when dealing with specialty catheters?

<p>They often require mobile images to verify placement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the function of a pacemaker?

<p>To regulate heart rate through low-level stimulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Mobile Radiography

  • Radiographic procedures are performed at the patient's bedside
  • Performed using a special mobile radiography unit
  • C-arm is a mobile fluoroscopy unit

Mobile Radiography General Guidelines

  • Call the nursing station before leaving the imaging department unless responding to a STAT request
  • Ask the nurse about the patient's condition
  • Confirm the order in the patient's chart
  • Greet the patient and explain the procedure
  • Check patient ID and birth date on the wristband
  • Inspect and prepare the room before bringing in the x-ray equipment

Intensive Care and Coronary Care Units (ICU & CCU)

  • Used for patients requiring frequent monitoring
  • Often used for patients requiring constant monitoring

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