Pediatric Chest & Abdomen
Parents should never be in the radiographic room with the child. - correct
answer ✔False
Which is the most important factor to achieve a successful pediatric
radiographic procedure?
a) Technologist's attitude towards child
b) Technologist's approach to the child
c) Technical preparation of the room
d) All of the above - correct answer ✔d) All of the above
Which term describes the space between the primary and secondary growth
centers?
a) Epiphysis
b) Diaphysis
c) Epiphyseal plate
d) Epiphyseal line - correct answer ✔c) Epiphyseal plate
The technologist is responsible for reporting potential signs of child abuse to
the police. - correct answer ✔False
The technologist should always use as short an exposure time as possible
during pediatric procedures. - correct answer ✔True
Clothing, bandages, and diapers generally do not need to be removed from
the regions being radiographed on pediatric patients since they do not cause
artifacts if metallic fasteners are not present. - correct answer ✔False
, If available, the Pigg-o-stat should be used rather than relying on parental
assistance during a pediatric chest exam. - correct answer ✔True
A well-inspired erect chest radiograph taken on a pediatric patient will
visualize only 6-7 ribs above the diaphragm. - correct answer ✔False
Children more than five years old can usually hold their breath after a practice
session. - correct answer ✔True
The chest and abdomen of a newborn are generally almost equal in
circumference. - correct answer ✔True
A technologist's attitude is one of the more important factors in making a
pediatric procedure a success. - correct answer ✔True
Fear and combative resistance from a young child are common initial
responses to a radiographic procedure. - correct answer ✔True
The technologist is the one who should make the decision whether a parent
remains in the radiographic room during a procedure. - correct answer
✔True
It is the responsibility of the technologist to make the determination if child
abuse has occurred and then report it to law enforcement. - correct answer
✔False
Which of the following terms is commonly applied in describing child abuse?
a) Battered child syndrome (BCS)
Parents should never be in the radiographic room with the child. - correct
answer ✔False
Which is the most important factor to achieve a successful pediatric
radiographic procedure?
a) Technologist's attitude towards child
b) Technologist's approach to the child
c) Technical preparation of the room
d) All of the above - correct answer ✔d) All of the above
Which term describes the space between the primary and secondary growth
centers?
a) Epiphysis
b) Diaphysis
c) Epiphyseal plate
d) Epiphyseal line - correct answer ✔c) Epiphyseal plate
The technologist is responsible for reporting potential signs of child abuse to
the police. - correct answer ✔False
The technologist should always use as short an exposure time as possible
during pediatric procedures. - correct answer ✔True
Clothing, bandages, and diapers generally do not need to be removed from
the regions being radiographed on pediatric patients since they do not cause
artifacts if metallic fasteners are not present. - correct answer ✔False
, If available, the Pigg-o-stat should be used rather than relying on parental
assistance during a pediatric chest exam. - correct answer ✔True
A well-inspired erect chest radiograph taken on a pediatric patient will
visualize only 6-7 ribs above the diaphragm. - correct answer ✔False
Children more than five years old can usually hold their breath after a practice
session. - correct answer ✔True
The chest and abdomen of a newborn are generally almost equal in
circumference. - correct answer ✔True
A technologist's attitude is one of the more important factors in making a
pediatric procedure a success. - correct answer ✔True
Fear and combative resistance from a young child are common initial
responses to a radiographic procedure. - correct answer ✔True
The technologist is the one who should make the decision whether a parent
remains in the radiographic room during a procedure. - correct answer
✔True
It is the responsibility of the technologist to make the determination if child
abuse has occurred and then report it to law enforcement. - correct answer
✔False
Which of the following terms is commonly applied in describing child abuse?
a) Battered child syndrome (BCS)
