Question

What strategies should the radiologic technologist adopt to maintain good communication while approaching a child for radiographic examination? Select all that apply. 1 Greet the child and parent with a smile. 2 Use trivial praise to motivate the child. 3 Ensure that the correct child is identified. 4 Bend down to the child’s eye level and talk. 5 Answer questions that are helpful for the child.

Answer 1

Answer: 1, 4, 5

Explanation:

To maintain good communication while approaching a child for radiographic examination,

1)When addressing the child, sit or kneel so as to be at the child's eye level.

2)Establish rapport with the child by talking to the child from a comfortable distance before approaching him or her;

3)Considerations when communicating with a child include: age- appropriate methods of communication to include sensitivity for the child and the parent;

4) Acquaint the child with the new environment; explain the procedure to the child and the parent as effectively as possible;

Answer 2

Answer:

The radiologist must follow options 1,2,4, and 5.

Option 3 is not necessary.

Explanation:

The radiologist needs to show genuine consideration to the child. There should be sensitivity in the communication with the child.

The radiologist needs to greet the child and parent with a smile. This is the first antidote to their anxiety. It will simply calm both the child and parent and make them feel relaxed. The radiologist needs to establish a close bond with the the child by talking to the child from a comfortable distance before approaching the child. He can do this by praising the child for something. This might make the child smile or laugh, thereby motivating the child.

The radiologist should effectively explain why the child is in the new environment and also explain its procedure to the child and parent, answering their questions in a simple way so that the child can understand.  

Lastly, while speaking to the child, the radiologist must bend down, sit or kneel so as to be at the child's eye level. This will help the child look into his eyes and feel assured.