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MRI Safety: Exam 2 Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed What is the most important safety rule when entering an MRI room? Remove all metallic objects to prevent hazards from the strong magnetic field Why should patients with metallic foreign bodies be carefully evaluated bef...

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MRI Safety: Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the most important safety rule when entering an MRI room?


✔✔ Remove all metallic objects to prevent hazards from the strong magnetic field




Why should patients with metallic foreign bodies be carefully evaluated before an MRI scan?


✔✔ Metal fragments can move or heat up, causing injury




What should MRI staff do before allowing a visitor into the MRI suite?


✔✔ Perform a thorough screening for metallic objects and implants




Why is it necessary to inform patients about the duration of an MRI scan?


✔✔ To prepare them for the time commitment and reduce anxiety




What is the purpose of MRI safety zones?


✔✔ To control access and minimize exposure to strong magnetic fields




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,Why should non-ferromagnetic oxygen tanks be used in the MRI room?


✔✔ Standard oxygen tanks can become dangerous projectiles in the magnetic field




What should an MRI technologist do if a patient reports pain or burning during the scan?


✔✔ Stop the scan immediately and investigate possible heating effects from coils or implants




Why must patients remain still during an MRI scan?


✔✔ Movement can blur images and lead to inaccurate results




What is the safest way to transport a patient into an MRI room?


✔✔ Use an MRI-compatible wheelchair or stretcher to avoid magnetic hazards




Why is it important to remove medication patches before an MRI?


✔✔ Some patches contain metal and can cause burns when exposed to the magnetic field




What should be done if an MRI-compatible device inside the scanner starts overheating?


✔✔ Stop the scan and assess the device’s condition before proceeding




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, Why should emergency response teams be trained in MRI safety?


✔✔ To ensure they use only MRI-safe equipment and avoid accidental injuries




What is the primary risk of scanning a patient with an unknown implant?


✔✔ The implant may move, heat up, or malfunction in the magnetic field




Why is it critical to use only MRI-safe IV poles and infusion pumps?


✔✔ Ferromagnetic equipment can be pulled into the magnet and cause injury




What is the first step if a patient loses consciousness inside the MRI scanner?


✔✔ Stop the scan, remove the patient from the room, and provide medical assistance




Why should an MRI technologist avoid standing between a patient and the bore of the scanner?


✔✔ If an object becomes magnetized, it could strike both the patient and the technologist




What should be done if a patient with severe claustrophobia refuses an MRI scan?


✔✔ Offer sedation or alternative imaging options based on the patient’s needs




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