Exam 16: Pediatric Radiography

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

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 pediatric patient should not have solid food 8 hours before an IVU.

The neonate is defined as a child:

What is the average transit time for the barium to reach the ileocecal valve during a pediatric small bowel study?

What are the basic projections and/or positions for a radiographic study of the hips on a pediatric patient (nontraumatic injury)?

Match the correct pathologic indication of the pediatric skeletal system and abdomen to the definition.(Use each choice only once.) -A mild form of a defect of the posterior arch of L5-S1 vertebrae

How much barium is given to an infant (<1 year) during an upper gastrointestinal series?

Match the correct pathologic indication of the pediatric chest to the following definitions. (Use each choice only once.) -An emergency type of condition in newborns in which the alveoli and capillaries of the lungs are injured or infected, creating leakage of fluid into the alveoli; demonstrated radiographically by granular pattern of increased densities

Regions of extensive bone growth, such as the elbow and wrist, should be radiographed separately on older children rather than combined on a single projection of the entire limb.

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

Which projection and/or position of the abdomen is recommended for demonstrating the prevertebral region of the abdomen?

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

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

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

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

Images are taken at ____ intervals for a small bowel series on a pediatric patient.

The adhesive surface of the tape should be applied directly to the skin of infants to help prevent movement of the body part during the exposure.

Match the correct pathologic indication of the pediatric skeletal system and abdomen to the definition.(Use each choice only once.) -A congenital condition in which there is an absence of an opening to an organ that requires surgical intervention

Where is the CR centered for a kidneys, ureter, and bladder (KUB) projection performed on an infant?