Quiz about Unit 5 Radiology & Parasitology

Question 1

What tools are commonly used for positioning the Radius & Ulna? (non-manual restraint)

Accepted Answer

Sandbags, v-troughs, soft velcro straps, compression bands, tape

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positioning plates, guaze ties, sand bags

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sand bags, soft velcro straps, foam blocks, tape

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V-troughs, positioning blocks, gauze ties, sand bags

Question 2

Why should positioning devices never be in the field of view?

Accepted Answer

it may cause image artifacts or affect exposure

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it causes underexposure and overexposure

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It may cause a blurry image in your radiograph

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it may affect the contrast of your image

Question 3

When radiographing, what are the routine views for the scapula?

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lateral and craniocaudal

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lateral and dorsopalmar

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lateromedial and craniocaudal

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craniocaudal and dorsopalmar

Question 4

what are the routine views for the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

lateral and craniocaudal

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lateromedial and craniocaudal

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lateral and dorsopalmar

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craniocaudal and dorsopalmar

Question 5

Which positioning aid is most suitable for stabilizing the scapula during radiography?

Accepted Answer

Sandbag

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V-trough

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Foam wedge

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Compression band

Question 6

What is the primary reason for using foam blocks during limb radiography?

Accepted Answer

To avoid superimposition of structures

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To enhance image contrast

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To prevent patient movement

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To reduce radiation exposure

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a routine view for the radius and ulna?

Accepted Answer

Dorsopalmar

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Craniocaudal

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Lateromedial

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Lateral

Question 8

Refers to front half of the patient, or the part seen when viewed from the front.

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Anterior

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Posterior

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Dorsal

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lateral

Question 9

What is the routine view for the humerus?

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Lateral, caudocranial

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dorsopalmar, lateral

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right lateromedial

Question 10

routine view for the elbow?

Accepted Answer

lateral, caudocranial

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mediolateral, caudocranial

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dorsopalmar

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ventral dorsal

Question 11

Routine view for radius/ulna radiograpgh?

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lateral, caudocranial

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lateral, dorsopalmar

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right or left lateral

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recumbency

Question 12

What is the routine view for carpus, metacarpus, and digits?

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Lateral, dorsopalmar

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Lateral, caudocrainal

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ventro dorsal

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sternal recumbency

Question 13

_____ ______ may be developmental, infectious, nutritional, from trauma or neoplasia, or unknown etiology

Accepted Answer

Bone Disorders

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Bone Conditions

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Bone Diseases

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Bone Symptoms

Question 14

_____ ______ usually present at birth, due to nutritional deficiencies, or injuries

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Bone diseases

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genetic disorders

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environmental factors

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Bone disorders

Question 15

What is the significance of high-quality imaging?

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High-quality imaging minimizes misdiagnosis and effective treatment.

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High-quality imaging has no impact on patient outcomes.

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High-quality imaging is primarily used for scientific purposes.

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High-quality imaging is only important for aesthetic purposes.

Question 16

_______ _____ appear(s) subtle

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radiographic changes

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Nerve tissues

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radiographic fluoroscopy

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Bone disorders

Question 17

bone is a matrix of different tissues that remodel throughout an animal's life as they mature and respond to?

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disease or trauma

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environmental changes

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genetic factors

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age-related degeneration

Question 18

immature bones have an open physis between what?

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epiphysis and metaphysis

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diaphysis and epiphysis

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metaphysis and diaphysis

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epiphysis and cortex

Question 19

What appears as a translucent line and may get mistaken for a fracture in radiographs?

Accepted Answer

Growth plate (physis)

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Ligament tear

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Osteosarcoma

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The epiphysis between the growth plate (physis)

Question 20

When taking a radius and ulna radiograph, why should you collimate the field as tightly as possible?

Accepted Answer

To reduce scatter radiation and improve image quality.

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To allow for more anatomical structures in the image.

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To minimize the need for repeat radiographs.

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To increase exposure time for better detail.

Question 21

When taking a radius and ulna radiograph, why should you use a small focal spot?

Accepted Answer

To improve image detail and sharpness.

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to maximize spatial resolution

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To minimize the size of the image.

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To reduce radiation exposure.

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To increase the exposure time.

Question 22

What change during a radius and ulna radiograph maximizes contrast and reduces overexposure?

Accepted Answer

Adjust exposure settings by reducing kV and increasing mAs.

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Increase kV and decrease mAs.

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Use a higher exposure time with constant kV.

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Adjust the film type to a faster speed.

Question 23

When imaging a ______ center on the ______

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Joint; joint

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Bone; bone

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Muscle; muscle

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Tissue; tissue

Question 24

The field of view for the radius/ ulna in long bones?

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Proximal/distal joints

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cranial/caudal joints

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Dorsal/palmar joints

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Medial/lateral joints

Question 25

The field of view for the radius/ ulna for joints?

Accepted Answer

1/3 each of long bones, proximal and distal to the joint

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1/2 each of long bones, proximal and distal to the joint

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1/2 of short bones, cranially, and caudally to the joint

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1/3 of short bones, proximal and distal to the bone

Question 26

Where are the markers placed for a lateral view of the radius and ulna radiograph?

Accepted Answer

Markers are placed at the dorsal or cranial aspect of the limb

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Markers are placed at the wrist and elbow joints.

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Markers are placed only at the midpoint of the radius and ulna.

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Markers are placed on the back of the hand and forearm.

Question 27

If you use a wedge for a lateral view of the radius and ulna, where do you position it?

Accepted Answer

Position the wedge under the humerus and cranial thorax

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Position the wedge at the elbow joint to extend the forearm

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Place the wedge under the shoulder.

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Position the wedge at the mid-forearm.

Question 28

At which bones should the gauze tie be?

Accepted Answer

distal metacarpus, the second loop goes around the carpus (wrist)

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proximal row of carpal bones and the second loop goes around the proximal olecranon

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distal metacarpus, the second loop goes around the elbow

Question 29

Where do you measure for a M/L view of the Rad/Ulna?

Accepted Answer

distal humerus

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middle of the rad/ulna

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distal end of the rad/ulna

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elbow

Question 30

where do you center the beam for a M/L view of the rad/ulna?

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middle of the rad/ulna

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proximal rad/ulna

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distal rad/ulna

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elbow

Question 31

What should be included in a M/L view of the rad/ulna?

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carpus and elbow

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elbow and shoulder

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carpus and shoulder

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metacarpus and elbow

Question 32

What would be the best positioning devices to use for a Cr/Cd view of the rad/ulna?

Accepted Answer

foam and gauze tie

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sandbag and foam

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v-trough and sandbag

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gauze and v-trough

Question 33

Should a rad/ulna radiograph have a long or short scale of contrast?

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short

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long

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neither

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both

Question 34

What would be the best positioning devices to use for a V/D thorax view?

Accepted Answer

V-trough, foam, gauze ties

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sandbags, gauze ties, tape

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tape, sandbags, towels

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v-trough, towels, tape

Question 35

Where is the beam centered for a lateral view of the thorax?

Accepted Answer

caudal border of the scapula

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diaphragm

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xiphoid process

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3rd rib

Question 36

When should a thoracic radiograph be taken?

Accepted Answer

on inhalation

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prior to abdominal radiographs

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after sedation

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on exhalation

Question 37

What should be included in the collimation for a lateral thoracic view?

Accepted Answer

thoracic inlet to the 1st lumbar vertebrae

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cervical vertebrae to the femoral head

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diaphragm to the femoral heads

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caudal border of the scapula to the diaphragm

Question 38

What kind of contrast should a thoracic radiograph be?

Accepted Answer

long scale

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short scale

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bright

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dark

Question 39

An abdominal radiograph should look how?

Accepted Answer

have a long scale of contrast with many of grays

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have a long scale of contrast with few grays

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have a short scale of contrast with few grays

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have a short scale of contrast with many grays

Question 40

What positioning devices could be helpful when taking a ventrodorsal abdominal radiograph?

Accepted Answer

v-trough

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sandbag

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tape

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gauze tie

Question 41

An abdominal radiograph should be center where?

Accepted Answer

caudal to the last rib

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caudal abdomen

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caudal border of the scapula

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7th rib

Question 42

Where do you measure for a lateral abdominal radiograph?

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the 13th rib

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the 7th rib

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middle of the abdomen

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caudal abdomen

Question 43

what should the collimation include for an abdominal radiograph?

Accepted Answer

diaphragm to the femoral head

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caudal border of the scapula to the last rib

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last rib to the femoral head

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thorax to femoral head

Question 44

What are the routine views for radiographing the skull?

Accepted Answer

Lateral, dorsoventral, or ventrodorsal

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Frontal, lateral, and oblique views.

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Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar views.

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AP, lateral, and axial views.

Question 45

_________ positioning of the skull is essential, especially in lateral and dorsoventral/ventrodorsal views to help identify asymmetrical structures and opacities

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symmetrical

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horizontal

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vertical

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asymmetrical

Question 46

For skull radiograpghs, positions other than routine lateral and dorsoventral will require what in order to ensure symmetry?

Accepted Answer

sedation

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use of positioning devices

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Use of a single marker

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Increased exposure time

Question 47

In skull radiographs this can cause artifacts that may interfere with diagnosis, so it must be removed from the field of view or repositioned?

Accepted Answer

endotracheal tube and tongue

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pinnae

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the lips

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Remove or reposition artifacts.

Question 48

A _____ contrast exposure is reccommended for skull radiograpghs.

Accepted Answer

high

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low

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medium

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normal

Question 49

For a skull radiogrpagh, use a ____ (mAs) with a longer time station so that the lowest mA can be used that allows a small focal spot to improve geometric sharpness.

Accepted Answer

high mAs

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variable mAs

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low mAs

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measured mAs

Question 50

How should the collimation appear in a skull radiograpgh?

Accepted Answer

You should collimate tighty to the primary area of interest to reduce secondary radiatoon and improve image quality

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You should collimate only cranially and caudally to include the frontal sinuses, metaticephalic, and the doilichocephic

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You should collimate dorsal and ventrally the primary area of interest to reduce secondary radiatoon and improve image quality

Question 51

what should you so before taking a skull radiograpgh?

Accepted Answer

No special preparation is required other than brushing the hair coat

Accepted Answer

Ensure proper positioning and remove any metal objects. (collars or devices)

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Wear a lead apron and goggles.

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Use a handheld device instead of a machine.

Question 52

In a skull radiograpgh, you should use radiolucent wedges to position your patient, in external oblique radiogrpaghs of the maxilla and mandible?

Accepted Answer

true

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false

Question 53

in a skull radiograph, how many markers should be used?

Accepted Answer

2, one on the left and one of the right so that you can determine the dependant jaw and the different quadrents on the patient's teeth

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1, only on the affected side of the patient's skull

Question 54

What positioning aids are used in a skull radiograph?

Accepted Answer

sandbag over neck and limbs, velcro, and tape

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v-trough, tape, velcro straps

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sandbags over patient's neck and limbs, tape, v-trough

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Radiation shields

Question 55

in a skull radiograph, what is the area of interest?

Accepted Answer

highest point of the zygomatic arch

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Upper and lower limbs

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Spinal column and ribs

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Pelvic bones and vertebrae

Question 56

in a skull radiograph, where is the central ray?

Accepted Answer

Lateral canthus of the eye, midway between the eye and ear on the area of interest

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At the occipital bone, midway between the nasal cavity and the area of interets

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At the forehead, medial of the area of interest of the skull

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At the chin, vertically at the area of interest on the skull

Question 57

in a skull radiograph, where are the borders?

Accepted Answer

The borders are the full skull; tip of the nose to the occipital protuberance

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The borders are the soft tissues surrounding the skull.

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The borders are the areas of the skull that are not visible in the radiograph.

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The borders are the internal structures of the brain.

Question 58

Which positioning technique is most important to avoid distortion in limb radiography?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the limb is parallel to the image receptor

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Collimating to include the entire body

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Increasing the exposure time

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Using a grid under the patient

Question 59

What is the recommended exposure setting for abdominal radiographs to achieve optimal contrast?

Accepted Answer

High kV, low mAs

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Low kV, high mAs

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Medium kV, medium mAs

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Low kV, low mAs

Question 60

For a lateral view of the thorax, what is the ideal patient positioning?

Accepted Answer

Lateral recumbency with the affected side down

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Standing position with the limb abducted

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Ventral recumbency with the head elevated

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Dorsal recumbency with forelimbs extended cranially

Question 61

in a small animal thorax radiograpgh, exposure should be taken at the peak of?

Accepted Answer

inspiration

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mid-exhalation

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expiration of breath

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expiration

Question 62

in a small animal thorax radiograpgh, there should be a minimum of 2 orthogonal views, minimally one _____ and a _____ view

Accepted Answer

lateral; ventrodorsal/dorsoventral

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dorsoventral; lateral

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lateral; venterodorsal

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ventral; caudal

Question 63

in a small animal thorax radiograpgh, the full lung field needs to be included, from the ___ ____ inlet to the most _____ lung field

Accepted Answer

thoracic inlet; caudal

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cranial; dorsal

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thoracic cavity; ventral

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cranial thoracic; caudodorsal

Question 64

in a small animal thorax radiograpgh, if the patient is in a lateral position, how should you measure?

Accepted Answer

measure in the position that the patient is in

Accepted Answer

Measure at the widest part of the thorax, perpendicular to the spine.

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place the patient in a sternal recumbancy and meausre at the widest part of the thorax

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Measure at the narrowest part of the thorax.

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