CAMRT Exam Prep With Complete Solution
examples of airborne precautions
SARS, TB, varicella, measles
examples of droplet diseases
flu, mumps, meningitis, pneumonia
examples of contact diseases
MRSA, staph, e. coli, c. diff
what should you make certain before you move/slide a patient?
make certain the patient identity and evaluate the patient's ability to assist
how many people does it take for log roll?
at least 3 people
body temperature for adults
97.8-99 degrees Fahrenheit (37 celcius)
body temperature for infants
99-99.7 deg fahrenheit
normal pulse for adults
60-90 beats per min
normal pulse for infants
120 bpm
normal respirations for adults
15-20 breaths per min
normal respirations for infants
,30-60 breaths per min
regular blood pressure for adults
less than 120/80
regular blood pressure for teens
85-130/45-80
signs of shock
cold and clammy skin
- SOB
- nausea
- increased heart rate
- decreased blood pressure
what is a deterministic effect
An effect that has a threshold dose, below this dose, nothing happens
examples of deterministic effects
Skin erythema, epilation, cataracts
what organ receives the greatest dose of radiation?
the skin
cells able to repair from radiation damage?
Yes, about 90% of the time
,Males: what dose level may cause temporary infertility?
2Gy
Females: what dose level may suppress menstruation?
0.1Gy
Females: is radiosensitivity increased before or after the age of 30?
after the age of 30
how can you reduce dose to ovaries?
collimate well
- place pt in prone position
what is demonstrated in a medial oblique knee?
the fibula is no longer attached to the tibia
what does an external oblique of the knee demonstrate?
the fibula is 1/2 the width of the anterior edge of the tibia
- 1/2 of the patella is overlapped onto SI
what is the nose of the scotty dog?
transverse process
what is the neck of the scotty dog?
pars interarticularis
PA oblique C-Spines demonstrate the IV foramina ______ to the IR
closest to the IR
, AP Oblique L-Spines demonstrate what?
the Z-joints of the side in contact
what does the Townes projection best demonstrate?
dorsum sellae
Caldwell: If you can only get the IOML to coincide, what is the best thing to do?
add an extra 8deg caudad
Caldwell: if the AML is perpendicular to the IR how can you correct this?
tuck the chin
what line should you use for a shallow waters?
the AML is perpendicular to the IR (OML 50 deg to IR)
what is the line you should use for a waters?
MML parallel to IR (OML 37deg from vertical)
examples of airborne precautions
SARS, TB, varicella, measles
examples of droplet diseases
flu, mumps, meningitis, pneumonia
examples of contact diseases
MRSA, staph, e. coli, c. diff
what should you make certain before you move/slide a patient?
make certain the patient identity and evaluate the patient's ability to assist
how many people does it take for log roll?
at least 3 people
body temperature for adults
97.8-99 degrees Fahrenheit (37 celcius)
body temperature for infants
99-99.7 deg fahrenheit
normal pulse for adults
60-90 beats per min
normal pulse for infants
120 bpm
normal respirations for adults
15-20 breaths per min
normal respirations for infants
,30-60 breaths per min
regular blood pressure for adults
less than 120/80
regular blood pressure for teens
85-130/45-80
signs of shock
cold and clammy skin
- SOB
- nausea
- increased heart rate
- decreased blood pressure
what is a deterministic effect
An effect that has a threshold dose, below this dose, nothing happens
examples of deterministic effects
Skin erythema, epilation, cataracts
what organ receives the greatest dose of radiation?
the skin
cells able to repair from radiation damage?
Yes, about 90% of the time
,Males: what dose level may cause temporary infertility?
2Gy
Females: what dose level may suppress menstruation?
0.1Gy
Females: is radiosensitivity increased before or after the age of 30?
after the age of 30
how can you reduce dose to ovaries?
collimate well
- place pt in prone position
what is demonstrated in a medial oblique knee?
the fibula is no longer attached to the tibia
what does an external oblique of the knee demonstrate?
the fibula is 1/2 the width of the anterior edge of the tibia
- 1/2 of the patella is overlapped onto SI
what is the nose of the scotty dog?
transverse process
what is the neck of the scotty dog?
pars interarticularis
PA oblique C-Spines demonstrate the IV foramina ______ to the IR
closest to the IR
, AP Oblique L-Spines demonstrate what?
the Z-joints of the side in contact
what does the Townes projection best demonstrate?
dorsum sellae
Caldwell: If you can only get the IOML to coincide, what is the best thing to do?
add an extra 8deg caudad
Caldwell: if the AML is perpendicular to the IR how can you correct this?
tuck the chin
what line should you use for a shallow waters?
the AML is perpendicular to the IR (OML 50 deg to IR)
what is the line you should use for a waters?
MML parallel to IR (OML 37deg from vertical)
