Deck 13: Trauma Radiography

Question 1

Extreme eversion of the foot is a sign of traumatic injury to the:

A) tibia and fibula.
B) knee joint.
C) pelvis.
D) hip.

Answer 1

hip.

Question 2

Which of the following procedures are appropriate for trauma patients?
1)Remove immobilization devices that may cause imaging artifacts.
2)Move tube and IR, instead of injured part, when possible.
3)Perform all AP projections, then all lateral projections.

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 2

2 and 3

Question 3

Which projection is necessary if the top of T1 and the C7-T1 interspace is not clearly demonstrated on the lateral projection, dorsal decubitus position of the cervical spine?

A) AP projection, open-mouth position
B) Lateral projection, swimmer's technique
C) Lateral projection of the thoracic spine
D) AP axial C-spine

Answer 3

Lateral projection, swimmer's technique

Question 4

Which of the following would be considered a trauma radiography guideline?
1)Remove all splints.
2)Do not move the patient unless necessary.
3)Obtain a minimum of two radiographs of each body part.

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 5

Which imaging modality is often used to evaluate trauma to the abdomen?

A) CT
B) MRI
C) NM
D) Sonography

Question 6

Signs of shock include all of the following except:

A) cool, clammy skin.
B) diaphoresis.
C) excessive thirst.
D) vomiting.

Question 7

Which imaging modality has replaced conventional trauma skull radiography in most Level I trauma centers?

A) CT
B) MRI
C) Nuclear medicine
D) Angiography

Question 8

Which projection must be evaluated before taking any other images on a trauma patient?

A) AP projection of the atlas and axis, open-mouth position
B) Lateral projection, swimmer's technique
C) Lateral projection of the C-spine, dorsal decubitus position
D) AP axial C-spine

Question 9

The trauma radiographer must ensure other team members are protected from unnecessary radiation. Which of the following practices will accomplish this?
1)Lead aprons for all personnel who remain in the room during exposures
2)Short exposure times
3)Announcement of impending exposure to allow nonessential personnel to exit the room

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10

If a trauma patient loses consciousness during an imaging procedure, the imaging professional should:

A) assess the patient's airway.
B) check the patient's pulse.
C) notify the ED physician immediately.
D) check the patient's pupil responses.