RAD 117 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED
Pediatric patients range in age from?
Infancy to 15 years
Radiographers must use age-appropriate?
Methods of communication and execution
Children of all ages respond in a positive manner to?
Honestly and friendliness
Most children resist immediate?
Close contact with strangers
Explanations to children should be?
Brief, simple and to the point
What is important when working with pediatric patients?
Patience, technical knowledge, and communication are important
,Communication often occurs with the _______ and not the patient in pediatric care?
Parent/guardian
What will make the family member help make the exam go smoothly?
Clear and open instructions
What does NICU stand for?
Neonatal intensive care unit
What is crucial when working in the NICU?
Infection prevention and control practices are crucial (Hand hygiene, gowns, gloves,
mask and eye protection may be needed as well)
In pediatric care the nurse will assist through?
Positioning and immobilizing the patient
The adolescent or older child...
Wants to be independent but lack the skills or maturity
The method of transfer in pediatric care depends on?
The child's size and the nature of the illness or injury
, Children should never be left alone in the imaging department (T/F)
True
What are the means of transfer in pediatric patient care?
Gurney, hospital bed, crib, or wheelchair
The nurse should be notified of the transport and may accompany (T/F)
True
When should immobilizers be used?
Only when no other means are safe or logical and when it does not cause injury or
compromise the outcome of radiographic images
What will reduce the parents anxiety associated with using immobilization?
Effectively informing the parent of the use of the immobilizer and the reason for it
Why is radiation protection is a priority for infants and children?
Because of the radiosensitivity of their rapid and changing cell growth
Pediatric patients range in age from?
Infancy to 15 years
Radiographers must use age-appropriate?
Methods of communication and execution
Children of all ages respond in a positive manner to?
Honestly and friendliness
Most children resist immediate?
Close contact with strangers
Explanations to children should be?
Brief, simple and to the point
What is important when working with pediatric patients?
Patience, technical knowledge, and communication are important
,Communication often occurs with the _______ and not the patient in pediatric care?
Parent/guardian
What will make the family member help make the exam go smoothly?
Clear and open instructions
What does NICU stand for?
Neonatal intensive care unit
What is crucial when working in the NICU?
Infection prevention and control practices are crucial (Hand hygiene, gowns, gloves,
mask and eye protection may be needed as well)
In pediatric care the nurse will assist through?
Positioning and immobilizing the patient
The adolescent or older child...
Wants to be independent but lack the skills or maturity
The method of transfer in pediatric care depends on?
The child's size and the nature of the illness or injury
, Children should never be left alone in the imaging department (T/F)
True
What are the means of transfer in pediatric patient care?
Gurney, hospital bed, crib, or wheelchair
The nurse should be notified of the transport and may accompany (T/F)
True
When should immobilizers be used?
Only when no other means are safe or logical and when it does not cause injury or
compromise the outcome of radiographic images
What will reduce the parents anxiety associated with using immobilization?
Effectively informing the parent of the use of the immobilizer and the reason for it
Why is radiation protection is a priority for infants and children?
Because of the radiosensitivity of their rapid and changing cell growth
