Pediatric Positioning/ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2022/PN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

Which of the following should be part of the routine protocol when imaging a pediatric patient for a suspected aspirated foreign body - ANSWER-PA chest inspiration/expiration, Lateral Chest Where is an aspirated foreign body more likely to lodge - ANSWER-The right primary bronchus What is the primary hindrance for the use of MRI on pediatric patients - ANSWER-Length and nature of the examination requires general anesthesia to avoid patient motion, thus increasing risk One of the ways to obtain a pediatric patient's cooperation is to - ANSWER-Talk to the child at their level In communicating with the adolescent patient, it is important to assess their - ANSWERMaturity level One of the greatest dangers facing the premature infant is - ANSWER-Hypothermia Whenever possible, the premature infant should be examined - ANSWER-Within the isolette or infant warmer Pediatric patients with a myelomeningocele must be examined in the ______ position - ANSWER-Prone Which congenital anomaly resembles an enormous umbilical hernia - ANSWEROmphalocele