MR Safety - Patient Dress

According to the video, where should patient screening and dressing changes ideally take place before entering the MRI environment?. Zone I. Zone II. Zone III. Zone IV.

What is a primary safety concern when a patient wears a medication patch with a metallic backing during an MRI?. The patch could interfere with the static magnetic field. The RF transmitter coil can cause the metallic backing to heat up and burn the patient. The magnet will pull the patch off the patient's skin. The metallic backing prevents the drug from being absorbed at all.

What does Bill Faulkner advice regarding the removal of a patient's medication patch?. It should be done as a routine for every patient regardless of the scan. Technologists should remove it and throw it away immediately. Consult with the physician managing the patient's medication to see if it is safe to remove. Only remove it if the patch is specifically labeled "MR Unsafe.".

In the case study of the "Pennsaid" patch, what caused the patient's skin irritation despite the patch being non-metallic?. The patient was allergic to the adhesive. External heat from the MRI environment increased the rate of drug absorption. The patch became radioactive during the scan. The patient's sweat reacted with the medication.

What is the recommended policy for patient attire (street clothes) according to the video?. Street clothes are acceptable if they don't have visible zippers. Exceptions should be made for VIP patients or quick scans. All patients must be changed out of street clothes into MR-appropriate attire. Only patients scanning the torso need to change clothes.

Why is "athleisure" clothing (e.g., Lululemon or Under Armour) specifically mentioned as a hazard?. It is too tight and causes patient discomfort. It often contains silver or other metallic microfibers that can heat up. It is made of materials that degrade the magnet's cryogens. The neon colors cause artifacts in the image.

Which of the following describes a reported incident where a patient was not changed out of street clothes?. A patient's shoes melted to the floor. A gun in a patient's waistband discharged in the magnet room. A patient's belt buckled and pinned them to the bore. A patient's wig flew off and hit the technologist.

What happened to the patient whose blouse contained metallic fibers during a shoulder scan?. The blouse caught fire, and the patient suffered third-degree burns. The patient felt a slight tingling sensation, but no injury occurred. The image was blurry, but the patient was fine. The blouse became magnetized and stuck to the table.

According to the video, what should technologists consider regarding a patient's underwear?. It is never a concern because it is covered by a gown. Even standard brands like Hanes now produce underwear with metallic microfibers that can heat. Underwear should only be removed if the patient is pregnant. Cotton underwear is always 100% safe without screening.

What was the issue with the "smart bra" mentioned in the video?. It was too bulky to fit in the coil. It contained electronic sensors and conductive leads for tracking heart rate. The fabric was too reflective and blinded the technologist. It interfered with the patient's breathing during the scan.