Healthstream: level 1 MRI safety

What is the most common patient injury in MRI? - Answer- Burns When there are no patients in the MRI room, the MRI magnet is off. True or false? - Answer- False Where is MRI restriction zone 4? - Answer- The magnet room What are some ways to combat claustrophobia or anxiety in the MRI environment? - Answer- Communication, music, medication. A level 1 MRI trained staff may bring patients into zone 4 (The MRI magnet room). True or false? - Answer- False Who is eligible to have an MRI? - Answer- Screened patience with no contraindications In the event of the code, what happens in the MRI environment? - Answer- Patient is removed from the magnet room (Zone 4) to a location where the code team will be waiting. Who must be screened before entering the MRI environment? Check all that apply. - Answer- Patients, employees, companions, equipment. A quench can cause: check all that apply - Answer- Frostbite, Tympanic membrane damage, loss of oxygen. If a patient is only having an MRI of the foot, the patient does not need to change into a hospital gown - Answer- False