Radiographic Practice and Medical Imaging Modality Overview Quiz
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Radiographic Practice and Medical Imaging Modality Overview Quiz

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What is the most common planar examination in radiography?

  • Brain radiography
  • Leg radiography
  • Abdomen radiography
  • Chest radiography (correct)

    • How many CXRs were taken in Australia in 2021?

  • 2,000,000
  • 500,000
  • 1,000,000
  • 1,664,366 (correct)

    • Which book is mentioned as required reading for chest radiography?

  • Merrill's Atlas (correct)
  • Basic Radiology Textbook
  • Physics in Radiography
  • Radiation Biology Handbook

    • What is done before touching/moving/positioning a patient in radiography?

    <p>Patient consent is obtained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential step in setting up the room for a radiography procedure?

    <p>Setting up the x-ray console</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after completing an X-ray procedure?

    <p>Inform the patient and tell them the next steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common pathology that can be identified in a chest x-ray involving the presence of air in the pleural cavity?

    <p>Pneumothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When evaluating a chest x-ray, what is the appropriate terminology for describing a chest tube incorrectly positioned in the trachea instead of the bronchus?

    <p>Pneumomediastinum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of patient preparation for chest radiography?

    <p>To ensure patient safety and comfort during the procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technical requirement is essential for a PA chest radiograph?

    <p>High kVp setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of patient modification might be necessary when imaging a pediatric patient for a chest x-ray?

    <p>Limiting radiation dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a routine or typical indication for a chest radiography examination?

    <p>Diagnosis of pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common medical imaging modality based on the provided data?

    <p>Diagnostic Radiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In radiographic practice, how should a student radiographer introduce themselves to the patient?

    <p>Introduce themselves as a student radiographer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial step a radiographer should take before moving or touching the patient during an examination?

    <p>Obtain patient consent for the examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When positioning a patient for an x-ray, what should a radiographer consider regarding pregnancy risk?

    <p>Consider the risk of pregnancy in a private space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential aspect of preparing a patient for a radiography examination?

    <p>Give clear and simple instructions on what clothing to remove and keep on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a radiographer to make eye contact and speak with the patient before an x-ray exposure?

    <p>To make the patient comfortable and at ease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Radiographic Practice

    • In 2022, there were 10,632,429 diagnostic radiology examinations in Australia.
    • CT scans accounted for 4,204,016 examinations, while MRI accounted for 1,352,107.
    • Ultrasound examinations totaled 819,862, and nuclear medicine examinations totaled 11,583,445.

    Planar Radiography

    • In 2021, there were approximately 3,000,000 planar radiography examinations in Australia.
    • The distribution of planar radiography examinations in 2021 was:
      • 3,000,000 examinations between January and December
      • 2,500,000 examinations between April and June
      • 2,000,000 examinations between July and September
      • 1,500,000 examinations between October and December
      • 1,000,000 examinations between January and March
      • 500,000 examinations between April and June

    Patient Preparation and Chest Radiography

    • When conducting a chest radiography examination, introduce yourself to the patient and make them feel at ease.
    • ID the patient and consider the risk of pregnancy (if applicable).
    • Give the patient clear instructions and prepare them for the examination.
    • Gain patient consent for the examination and again before touching/moving/positioning the patient.
    • Set up the x-ray console and exposure factors, and adjust the height of the XR tube and IR.
    • Make the exposure using a two-step switch, and let the patient know when it's complete.

    Chest Radiography

    • In 2021, there were 1,664,366 chest radiography examinations in Australia.
    • Chest radiography is the most common planar examination (20-65% of workload).
    • PA chest radiography is a typical chest examination that will be focused on in this lecture.
    • Chest radiography involves patient preparation, positioning, and image evaluation using appropriate terminology.
    • Students should be able to identify and describe common pathologies, including pneumothorax, pneumoperitoneum, and pneumomediastinum.

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    Test your knowledge on the overview of medical imaging modalities including the number of examinations per year for diagnostic radiology, CT scans, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound. Explore statistics from Medicare Australia for a better understanding of the distribution of planar radiography examinations.

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