Exam 17: Pediatric Computed Tomography

Successful computed tomographic angiography in children requires optimization of scan technique and contrast administration.

Imaging of the head and spine in children depends on all of the following expect:

Primary indications for computed tomographic imaging over magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in brain studies include all of the following except:

Radiation exposure control can be achieved by each practice except:

Whenever performing a pediatric CT exam, the principle of ALARA should always be followed.

Which is a basic tenet that technologists should apply when performing a pediatric examination?

To minimize the risk of infection to the neonatal patient, technologists should do all of the following except:

To maintain the infant's body temperature, all of the following can be done except:

CT can be used to evaluate each of these deformities in the musculoskeletal system except:

It is not necessary to keep resuscitative supplies in the CT room.

When positioning the patient for CT of the brain and face, it is not important to have the head centered in the gantry.

Immobilization of the child is essential to ensure patient safety and to provide images free of motion artifacts.

Modification of dose parameters is the most straightforward and important method to reduce dose.

It is the responsibility of every person involved with pediatric computed tomographic imaging to make sure that diagnostic scans are obtained with the minimum radiation dose.

What time frame after injection does renal excretion of contrast peak?

Musculoskeletal soft tissue infections are best evaluated by CT.

Oral contrast does not need to be used in pediatric abdominal and pelvic scans.

Toys, books, and puzzles are a welcome diversion for the child.

The parents are usually an important ally of the technologist and should be included whenever possible.

Mature cells are the most radiosensitive.