MRSO - Safety Screening - Module 7 -Answered 100% Correct

All patients and non-patients should be screened before entering - ANSWER-Zone III Screening forms for patients and non-patients should be - ANSWER-identical How often should MR personnel fill out a screening form? - ANSWER-Each year Ferromagnetic detection should be performed in - ANSWER-Zone II What should be secured between Zone II and III - ANSWER-Secured access Most cited area in MRI - ANSWER-Zone III In Zone III and IV, non-MR personnel should always be accompanied by, in immediate supervision of, and in visual contact with - ANSWER-a level 2 MR person A screening form should be - ANSWER-thorough and comprehensive - not simplified Simplifying a screening form: - ANSWER-increases risk to the person entering Zones III and IV Screening for patients and non-patients should be - ANSWER-documented: written, not verbal MRI safety screening should be performed by - ANSWER-trained individuals Non-emergent patients should be screened: - ANSWER-at least twice. Once should be by MR Level 2 personnel should be verbal and interactive Some reasons why having a prior MR does not mean a future procedure can be safely performed: - ANSWER--field strength -transmit coil type -type of mr system -pulse sequence selection How should a patient be screened for an emergent MRI if the patient is unresponsive? - ANSWER--physical examination by level 2 personnel (scars, deformities) -plain radiographs (xray, ct) How should pt prepare for MRI? - ANSWER--remove all removable items -dressed in mr-appropriate attire (no street clothes)