Author Question: When imaging a trauma c-spine, which is necessary for imaging? do nothing leave the patient as they ... (Read 59 times)

DelorasTo · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

When imaging a trauma c-spine, which is necessary for imaging?

do nothing leave the patient as they are
to remove the patient's jewelry that will superimpose anatomy
remove the patient from the spine board to facilitate better imaging
remove the patient's c-collar

Question 2

An image that lacks density is said to be:

underexposed
overpenetrating
overexposed
underpenetrated

sabina576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

to remove the patient's jewelry that will superimpose anatomy

Rationale: With trauma imaging, the technologist should attempt to remove clothing or jewelry which may obscure essential anatomy. The patient must remain in the c-collar and on the spine board.

Answer to Question 2

underexposed

Rationale: Milliamperage-seconds, mAs, contributes to the overall blackness of the image. It represents the quantity of radiation produced.