screening
DESCRIBE A DRY STUDY.
What is a non-contrast study.
The preparation for an MRI Abdomen.
WHAT IS NO FOOD 4 HOURS PRIOR (REGARDLESS OF CONTRAST), 1 HOUR PRIOR IF DIABETIC. PATIENT MAY DRINK WATER, REMOVE LOOSE METALS
BEST TO SCHEDULE IN THE AM
ARS-NPO 4 HOURS PRIOR (REGARDLESS OF CONTRAST), REMOVE LOOSE METALS. BEST TO SCHEDULE IN THE AM
THE PREP FOR A CT RENAL STONE PROTOCOL
WHAT IS NONE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PATIENT HAVING A CT, WHO WEARS A CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR.
WHAT IS SCHEDULE AROUND TIME TO CHANGE SENSOR, AND BRING NEW SENSOR TO REPLACE ON BODY FOLLOWING CT SCAN.
2 INSTANCES WHERE IT IS FINE TO SCHEDULE THE PATIENT IN AN OPEN MRI.
CRA-WHAT IS ▪ARE OVER WEIGHT LIMIT FOR OTHER MRI MACHINES ▪ARE CLAUSTROPHOBIC
ARS-NO, ARS ONLY HAS WIDE OPEN, WHICH IS TECHNICALLY CLOSED, JUST A WIDER TUBE. NONE OF YOUR SITES HAVE AN OPEN MRI.
THE AGE RANGE WE SCREEN FOR LMP
WHAT IS 12-55.
Strongest MRI magnet available.
What is 3T.
A PATIENT CAN HAVE A CT SCAN IF SHE HAS A PACEMAKER. TRUE OR FALSE.
WHAT IS TRUE. **WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CT CARDIAC SCORING**
AMOUNT OF TIME CREATININE LABS ARE VALID FOR?
WHAT IS 60 DAYS.
WHAT SITES HAVE A 3T MACHINE?
CRA-LOCKWOOD, FREDERICK, BETHESDA, GREENBELT & ROCKVILLE
ARS- CMIC & HOWARD COUNTY
Protocol necessary for a patient that is allergic to MRI or CT contrast.
CRA-
IF MILD/MODERATE ALLERGY, WE SUGGEST THAT THE PATIENT PRE-MEDICATE WITH MEDROL TO COUNTERACT ANY REACTION. FAX THE MEDROL FORM TO THE REFERRING PHYSICIAN.
IF ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK (THROAT CLOSES, PATIENT CANNOT BREATHE) WE WILL NOT INJECT.
FOR ARS-
MILD - REACH OUT TO TECH TO SEE IF PATIENT CAN PROCEED. MODERATE & SEVERE - WE WILL NOT INJECT: SCHEDULE WITHOUT AND CALL TO GET AN UPDATED ORDER
REASON WE DON'T SCHEDULE A PATIENT IN A 3T IF METAL IS IN THE BODY PART WE ARE SCANNING.
WHAT IS BECAUSE IT CAUSES ARTIFACT/DISTORTION OF THE IMAGES.
What is the arrival time for a CT Enterography?
CRA- 90 Minutes prior
ARS- 60 Minutes prior
SIZE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL, WIDE BORE, AND OPEN MRI MACHINES.
WHAT IS TRADITIONAL HAS A 60CM DIAMETER, WIDE OPEN IS 70CM, AND OPEN IS 45CM WITH A 270 DEGREE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW.
CRA-ICM AND PSRTL FOR GREENBELT
ARS-NAME THE ICM AND PSRTL FOR WALDORF.
CRA-WHAT IS JONNELE MITCHELL-ICM, CLEYBY FRANCO-PSRTL
ARS-WHAT IS RHONDA ADAMS AND AMBER WENDEROTH.
OPTIONS FOR CLAUSTROPHOBIC PATIENT SCHEDULING AN MRI BRAIN.
WHAT IS WIDE OPEN MRI, OR PREMEDICATE. OPEN AS A LAST RESORT, MUST CHECK REF PHYS IMG NOTES
ARS-WIDE OPEN AND/OR PREMEDICATE
TYPE OF DIALYSIS A PATIENT CAN HAVE MRI CONTRAST INJECTION WITH
WHAT IS HEMODIALYSIS.
PREP AND ARRIVAL TIME FOR A PATIENT SCHEDULING A CT ABDOMEN/PELVIS W/WO CONTRAST FOR HEMATURIA.
CRA-WHAT IS NO SOLIDS 2 HOURS PRIOR, FINISH DRINKING 18 OZ OF WATER 45 MIN PRIOR, PT WILL HAVE TO DRINK ADDITIONAL 6 OZ OF WATER PRIOR TO TABLE TIME, AND ARRIVE 20 MINS PRIOR.
ARS-WHAT IS NO SOLIDS 3HRS PRIOR. CLR LIQ OK UP UNTIL EXAM ARRIVE 30 MINS PRIOR
EXAMS YOU MUST SCREEN PATIENTS FOR NEULASTA.
WHAT IS ALL.
NUMBER OF DAYS WE MUST SCHEDULE OUT IF PATIENT REQUIRES AN ASL INTERPRETER. (IF NOT ORDERED AS STAT)
WHAT IS 3 BUSINESS DAYS.
PROTOCOL FOR MEDTRONICS IMPLANT IF PATIENT IS SCHEDULING AN MRI.
CRA-What is MEDTRONIC OR REVEAL IMPLANTS MUST BE APPROVED BY BILL LEISHMAN. EMAIL HIM WITH THE MRN, MANUFACTURER, MODEL #, SERIAL # AND PLACEMENT DATE FOR APPROVAL. SCHEDULERS ONLY--“CC” MICHAEL KRETZER. DO NOT SCHEDULE UNTIL APPROVED.
ARS-OBTAIN MODEL #, SERIAL #, AND PLACEMENT DATE FOR IMPLANT, PEND APPOINTMENT AND CHECK WITH MRI TECH/SITE PRIOR TO SCHEDULING
IF A PATIENT IS SEDATING, DO WE PROVIDE MEDICATION?
NO
A PATIENT WILL NEED BARIUM CONTRAST FOR A CTA ABDOMEN. TRUE OR FALSE
WHAT IS FALSE.
IF A PATIENT HAS CIGNA, IS THE CARDIAC SCORING COVERED BY THEIR INSURANCE?
NO
WHAT IS THE PREP FOR A PROSTATE MRI?
CRA- LIGHT MEALS DAY PRIOR TO EXAM, LIGHT LIQUID DIET DAY OF THE EXAM, FLEET ENEMA NIGHT BEFORE, NO CAFFEINE 4 HOURS PRIOR TO TEST, NO SEXUAL ACTIVITY 48 HOURS PRIOR.
ARS- NPO 4 HOURS PRIOR, USE 1 FLEET ENEMA THE NIGHT BEFORE, NO SEXUAL ACTIVITY 3 DAYS PRIOR.