Exam 16: Pediatric Radiography

What size and type of catheter is recommended for a VCUG on a young pediatric patient?

Match the correct pathologic indication of the pediatric skeletal system and abdomen to the definition.(Use each choice only once.) -A congenital condition of the large intestine in which nerves controlling rhythmic contractions are missing

A technologist's attitude is one of the more important factors in making a pediatric procedure a success.

Double-contrast barium enemas are most commonly performed on young pediatric patients when _____ suspected.

Which positioning line is perpendicular to the image receptor (IR)for an AP projection of the pediatric skull?

CT scans of pediatric patients should always use the highest resolution possible.

Which of the following factors should be the first consideration in controlling motion for the pediatric patient?

The lateral skull projection of an 8-year-old child requires approximately the same size IR as that used with an adult.

How much barium is given to a neonate during an upper gastrointestinal series?

Which of the following immobilization devices is recommended for an erect abdomen projection on an 18-month-old patient?

Gonadal shielding should not be used for any studies of the pelvis for bilateral hip evaluation.

Which modality is commonly used for evaluating congenital hip dislocation in newborns?

Classic metaphyseal lesion (CML)is a fracture involving the:

Fear and combative resistance from a young child are common initial responses to a radiographic procedure.

Which modality is commonly used for evaluating and staging of tumors in young children without providing a high patient dose?

A 1-year-old child comes to radiology for an erect abdomen.Which one of the following immobilization devices or techniques should be used during the exposure?

What is the maximum height the enema bag should be above the tabletop at the beginning of a barium enema procedure?

Which modality is commonly used to produce three-dimensional images of vascular lesions without introducing contrast media?

Which of the following analog kV ranges is recommended for a pediatric voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)for patients newborn through age 18 years?

Children should not drink any fluid (including water and fruit juice)for 4 hours prior to intravenous urography (IVU).