When increasing the SID from 40 inches to 72 inches, the technique must be adjusted. The radiographer can either triple the mAs or increase the kVp by 22%, with no significant increase in exposure to the patient.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A 3-year-old struck her chin on the sidewalk when she fell. Her mother is holding a cloth over the wound. The cloth is saturated with blood, but there does not seem to be a great deal of additional bleeding. The patient is awake and her skin is warm and dry. You should:
A) take over direct pressure and wait for the responding ambulance crew. B) remove the cloth and place a sterile dressing over the wound. C) lift the cloth to see if bleeding has stopped, and then continue direct pressure. D) ask the mother to continue to hold direct pressure while you assess the patient and get a history.
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What will be an ideal response?
What information could the parent or guardian provide to assist with the diagnosis of a child?
What will be an ideal response?