You Have Received an Examination Request for a Pediatric Wrist

question 16

Multiple Choice

You have received an examination request for a pediatric wrist and hand radiograph.The examination history states that the child caught her hand in a fan.The child's hand shows soft tissue swelling but no cuts or abrasions.The patient is brought to you with her mother,who is quite distraught and upset over her child's injury.As you proceed to image the daughter,how would you effectively handle the parent in this situation?

• A)Refer to departmental policy on parents in the examination room and use your best experience to deal with the mother,which may include having her leave the room as you do the examination.
• B)Ask the mother to hold the child if the child appears to be moving.
• C)Inform the mother that her crying is not helping with the examination.
• D)Delay the examination until the mother has regained her composure.

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Definitions:

External Stimulation

Involves sensory input from the environment that influences a person's physical or psychological state.

Teratogens

Environmental influences or agents that can damage the embryo or fetus.

Sex Chromosome

A chromosome in the shape of a Y (male) or an X (female) that determines the anatomic sex of the child.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Genetic material that takes the form of a double helix composed of phosphates, sugars, and bases.