Diagnostic Imaging 2024

Which of the following is a "principle" associated with Radiation Safety?

• ALARA

• COSHH

• IRR17

• Health and safety at work 1974

Answer explanation

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Which of the following should not be used to help position a patient for radiography when the patient is under General Anaesthesia

• Ties

• Sandbags

• Foam Wedges

• Your arms and torso

which of the following statements is false?

• Bone will appear white on ultrasound

• Bone will appear black on fluoroscopy

• Negative contrast will appear white on radiographs

• Bone is hypoechoic on ultrasound

What does the acronym ALARA stand for?

• As Low As Reasonably Achievable

• As Low As Radiographically Allowable

• As Low As Radiation Allowed

• As Low As Radiographic Acheivement

What is the role of the anode in the x-ray tube/head

• Produces x-rays when hit with electrons from the cathode

• Blurs the white line grids on a radiograph

• Restricts the x-ray beam to reduce scatter

• Measures the distance between the x-ray generator and the x-ray cassette

What is the function of the collimator in a x-ray tube/generator

• To restrict the x-ray beam and reduce scatter

• To produce electrons in the x-ray tube/head

• To provide insulation

• To reduce the heat associated with producing x-rays

Which of the following is the correct method for storing lead x-ray gowns?

• Folded and kept in a drawer

• draped across the table, with the side hanging of the edge

• Hang by the shoulders when not is use

• None of these

Which of the following terms is used to describe the white appearance on a radiograph

• Radiolucent

• Radiopaque

• Hyperechoic

• Hypoechoic

Which imaging modality uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body

• CT

• Radiography

• Ultrasound

• MRI

Which of the following imaging modalities is most commonly used in General Veterinary Practice

• Radiography

• Ultrasound

• CT

• MRI