Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning
Chapter 16 Exam Questions and
Answers
At what age can most children be talked through a radiographic examination without
purposeful immobilization? - Correct Answers -3 years
At the first meeting between the technologist and the patient (accompanied by an adult),
which of the following generally should NOT be discussed?
a. Introduce yourself
b. Take the necessary time to explain what you will be doing
c. Discuss the possible forceful immobilization that will be needed if the child does not
cooperate
d. Describe the total amount of radiation the patient will receive with that specific exam if
it has to be repeated because of lack of cooperation - Correct Answers -d. Describe the
total amount of radiation the patient will receive with that specific exam if it has to be
repeated because of lack of cooperation
Which of the following is NOT the name of a known commercially available
immobilization device?
a. Posi-Tot
b. Tam-em board
c. Pigg-O-Stat
d. Hold-em Tiger - Correct Answers -d. Hold-em Tiger
T/F A technologist's attitude is one of the more important factors in making a pediatric
procedure a success. - Correct Answers -True
T/F Fear and combative resistance from a young child are common initial responses to
a radiographic procedure. - Correct Answers -True
T/F The technologist is the one who should make the decision whether a parent
remains in the radiographic room during a procedure. - Correct Answers -True
T/F It is the responsibility of the technologist to make the determination if child abuse
has occurred and then report it to law enforcement. - Correct Answers -False
The most suitable immobilization device for erect chests and/or the abdomen is the: -
Correct Answers -Pigg-O-Stat
, List three factors that reduce the number of repeat exposures with pediatric patients: -
Correct Answers -1. Improper immobilization
2. Short exposure times
3. Accurate manual technique charts
Two common terms for the classic metaphysical lesion (CML), which may indicate child
abuse, are: - Correct Answers -Corner fx and bucket-handle fx
If a child is suspected by the technologist, he or she should:
a. Ask the parent when the abuse occurred
b. Report the abuse immediately to your supervisor
c. Refuse to do the examination or touch the child until a physician has examined the
patient
d. Do none of the above - Correct Answers -b. Report the abuse immediately to your
supervisor
A common condition in children between the ages of 1 to 3, caused by a viral infection -
Correct Answers -Croup
Group of diseases affecting the epiphyseal plate - Correct Answers -Osteochondrosis
Inherited condition that produces very fragile bones - Correct Answers -Osteogenesis
imperfecta
Fracture involving the epiphyseal plate - Correct Answers -Salter-Harris fracture
Second-most common form of cancer in children younger than 5 years of age - Correct
Answers -Neuroblastoma
Congenital defect in which the opening to an organ is missing - Correct Answers -
Atresia
Which one of the following techniques helps to remove the scapulae from the lung fields
during pediatric chest radiography?
a. Make exposure on second inspiration
b. Extend the chin
c. Extend arms upward
d. Place arms behind the patients back - Correct Answers -c. Extend arms upward
What is the kV range (analog and digital) for a pediatric study of the upper limb? -
Correct Answers -Analog - 55-65 kV
Digital - 60-70 kV
T/F A hand routine for a 7 year old would be the same as for an adult patient - Correct
Answers -True
Chapter 16 Exam Questions and
Answers
At what age can most children be talked through a radiographic examination without
purposeful immobilization? - Correct Answers -3 years
At the first meeting between the technologist and the patient (accompanied by an adult),
which of the following generally should NOT be discussed?
a. Introduce yourself
b. Take the necessary time to explain what you will be doing
c. Discuss the possible forceful immobilization that will be needed if the child does not
cooperate
d. Describe the total amount of radiation the patient will receive with that specific exam if
it has to be repeated because of lack of cooperation - Correct Answers -d. Describe the
total amount of radiation the patient will receive with that specific exam if it has to be
repeated because of lack of cooperation
Which of the following is NOT the name of a known commercially available
immobilization device?
a. Posi-Tot
b. Tam-em board
c. Pigg-O-Stat
d. Hold-em Tiger - Correct Answers -d. Hold-em Tiger
T/F A technologist's attitude is one of the more important factors in making a pediatric
procedure a success. - Correct Answers -True
T/F Fear and combative resistance from a young child are common initial responses to
a radiographic procedure. - Correct Answers -True
T/F The technologist is the one who should make the decision whether a parent
remains in the radiographic room during a procedure. - Correct Answers -True
T/F It is the responsibility of the technologist to make the determination if child abuse
has occurred and then report it to law enforcement. - Correct Answers -False
The most suitable immobilization device for erect chests and/or the abdomen is the: -
Correct Answers -Pigg-O-Stat
, List three factors that reduce the number of repeat exposures with pediatric patients: -
Correct Answers -1. Improper immobilization
2. Short exposure times
3. Accurate manual technique charts
Two common terms for the classic metaphysical lesion (CML), which may indicate child
abuse, are: - Correct Answers -Corner fx and bucket-handle fx
If a child is suspected by the technologist, he or she should:
a. Ask the parent when the abuse occurred
b. Report the abuse immediately to your supervisor
c. Refuse to do the examination or touch the child until a physician has examined the
patient
d. Do none of the above - Correct Answers -b. Report the abuse immediately to your
supervisor
A common condition in children between the ages of 1 to 3, caused by a viral infection -
Correct Answers -Croup
Group of diseases affecting the epiphyseal plate - Correct Answers -Osteochondrosis
Inherited condition that produces very fragile bones - Correct Answers -Osteogenesis
imperfecta
Fracture involving the epiphyseal plate - Correct Answers -Salter-Harris fracture
Second-most common form of cancer in children younger than 5 years of age - Correct
Answers -Neuroblastoma
Congenital defect in which the opening to an organ is missing - Correct Answers -
Atresia
Which one of the following techniques helps to remove the scapulae from the lung fields
during pediatric chest radiography?
a. Make exposure on second inspiration
b. Extend the chin
c. Extend arms upward
d. Place arms behind the patients back - Correct Answers -c. Extend arms upward
What is the kV range (analog and digital) for a pediatric study of the upper limb? -
Correct Answers -Analog - 55-65 kV
Digital - 60-70 kV
T/F A hand routine for a 7 year old would be the same as for an adult patient - Correct
Answers -True
