proper position for a cephalic restraint, cat or dog is?

sitting and position or sternal recumbency

what is scatter radiation?

lower energy photons that have gone through a change

the dosimeter should be worn wear?

outside the apron at the level of the collar

restraining a cat in lateral recumbency means what:

restraining the cat lying down on its side

which views do you take if the patient is suspected to have cancer?

both laterals and both DV and VD

mA affects quality how?

increasing the mAs increases the density of the film

kVp effects quality in that:

decreased kVp decreases the contrast

radiographic films are considered

part of the medical record and owned by the practice

oral medications are administered to cats in what best method?

holding the mouth open and dropping the pill in the mouth

the purpose of the grid:

allow the primary beam to pass through and lessen scatter radiation

which statement about IM injections is most accurate?

aspirate the plunger before injecting

Milleamperage refers to:

number of electrons produced by the filament

the protocol for managing dogs that are known to be aggressive:

have the VA in the room when the dog is brought in

if an animal consumes a poison, what should the owners be instructed to bring for the emergency assessment?

label or bottle that contained the substance

which of the following is the preferred and recommended method for initial control of hemorrhage of an open wound?

direct pressure with digit or hand

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1
proper position for a cephalic restraint, cat or dog is?
dorsal recumbency
sitting and position or sternal recumbency
lateral recumbency
front legs stretched
2
which of the following needle sizes is the largest?
27g
26g
22g
25g
3
what is scatter radiation?
lower energy photons that have gone through a change
lower energy photons
high energy photons from the beam
radiation produced when no collimation is used
4
why is it important to smooth the layers of bandaging?
all of the above
smoothness in appearance
less irritation to the skin
it keeps the primary layer secure
5
the dosimeter should be worn wear?
outside the apron at the shoe level
inside the apron covering the thyroid gland
inside the apron
outside the apron at the level of the collar
6
an x-ray has been taken, image is to grey and the density is too much. what adjustments should be made on the retake?
increase the mA and kVp
decrease the mA and increase the kVp
increase the mA and decrease the kVp
decrease the mA and kVp
7
restraining a cat in lateral recumbency means what:
restraining the cat lying down on its side
having a cat sit on its hind quarters with its head erect
holding the cat by the legs in an upside down position
holding the cat from the dorsal aspect so its chest is on the table
8
clinical name for where tube is placed through the mouth into windpipe to support breathing?
nasogastric intubation
chest tube placement
endotracheal intubation
orogastric intubation
9
dorsal: body area situated toward the back or top-line of quadriceps
False
True
10
which wound phase roughly occurs 4-6 days after the injury?
inflammation
maturation
repair
debridement
11
lateral: body area situated away from the median plane
False
True
12
clinical name where a tube is placed that extends from the mouth through the esophagus to the stomach?
gastrostomy
pharyngostomy
orogastric intubation
nasogastric intubation
13
which device offers the least amount of safety protection from scatter radiation?
exam gloves
lead apron
lead goggles
dosimeter
14
which views do you take if the patient is suspected to have cancer?
laterals only, one laterals VD and DV, both laterals and both DV and VD
both laterals and both DV and VD
both laterals only
one lateral both VD and VD
15
which size catheter or feeding tube is the largest?
3.5f
8f
5f
12f
16
mA affects quality how?
decreasing the mAs decreases exposure time
decreasing the mAs decreases the contrast and detail
increasing the mAs increases the density of the film
increasing the mAs increases the contrast and detail
17
scrumming is an inappropriate restraint for which of the following:
hamsters
gerbils
rats and mice
guinea pigs
18
the anal sacs are located at what location?
10 and 2
12 and 6
there are no anal sacs on canines
4 and 8
19
which of the following will absorb the most x-ray energy?
metal
bone
water
air
20
the filament of the modern x-ray machines is made of:
tungsten
uranium
lead
radon
21
kVp effects quality in that:
increased kVp decreases the contrast
decreased kVp increases the density
decreased kVp decreases the contrast
increased kVp increases the density
22
what effect would change the mA setting from 200 mA to 100 mA have on the density?
reduces by 100%
halves it
quadruples it
doubles it
23
which term is commonly used to describe one unit of absorbed dose of radiation?
rem
radon
rad
roentgen
24
what would afford the most significant reduction in radiation exposure?
fully open collimation
using no chemical restraint
using the largest film size
accuracy
25
intra-articular injections are given into a:
blood vessel
digit of the paw
joint
artery
26
cardiac compression in a medium size dog during CPR should be:
50-70
150
100-120
10-25 minutes
27
alertness is the assessment of which body system:
musculoskeletal
respiratory
digestive
nervous
28
which statement is most accurate in wound healing?
maturation phase is the final
scar tissue is being replaced by fresh tissue in 60 days
final phase is debridement
final phase is scab formation
29
a normal neonatal kitten heart rate is:
250-275
over 300
150-225
100-125
30
which of the following would be an abnormal heart rate for a CALM cat?
175
150
100
250
31
when performing a PE the VA should do what?
draw blood
thoroughly and completely review all body systems
perform rectals
check vitals
32
normal feline body temp:
99-102
98.6
105
104
33
an owner calls and says her dog has just been hit by a car, what should you instruct the owner to do?
immediately transport to the clinic, is the animal breathing
all of the above
check mm color, and immediately transport to clinic
put put pressure on bleeding, transport to clinic
34
radiographic films are considered
legal property of the owner
just like lab results, disposable
part of the medical record and owned by the practice
poor diagnostic tools
35
oral medications are administered to cats in what best method?
hiding the pill in canned food
crushing the pill and mixing it in water
holding the mouth open and dropping the pill in the mouth
pulverizing the pill and mixing it in the animals regular feeding
36
How soon does wound healing start?
1 hour
immediately
30 minutes
4-6 hours
37
drug injections by which route has the most rabid onset but the shortest duration?
IM
ID
SQ
IV
38
what type of injection is for skin testing?
IV
ID
IP
IM
39
the purpose of the grid:
increase the grey scale
gives strength to the x-ray table
provide lines on the developed x-ray
allow the primary beam to pass through and lessen scatter radiation
40
which statement about IM injections is most accurate?
give IM injections to horses while standing right behind them
aspirate the plunger before injecting
use lateral neck muscles in the dog and cat
insert the needle, withdraw it several times to dilate vein
41
stomach pumped and evacuated using a pump
intubation
urohydropolpulsion
gastric lavage
centesis
42
which injection route is outside of the scope of a VA?
IC
IM
SQ
IV
43
Milleamperage refers to:
speed of the electrons produced by the filament
duration or time of exposure
total amount of energy expanded by the radiology machine
number of electrons produced by the filament
44
what species has an unusual respiratory anatomy involving air sacs, which means restraints must be firm yet gentle?
cats
turtles
birds
gerbils
45
the protocol for managing dogs that are known to be aggressive:
have the VA in the room when the dog is brought in
have the owner bring the animal through the cat entrance
have the newest employee deal with it
have the owner bring the dog when its closed
46
the best restrainers in the vet field have what quality first?
soft voice
strong voice
slow movemtns
self confidence
47
a cystogram radiograph is performed on what structure?
spinal cord
brain
bladder
muscles
48
why is it important to support a rabbit's back legs?
so it can't bite
it may defecate
it may break its back
it may urinate
49
if an animal consumes a poison, what should the owners be instructed to bring for the emergency assessment?
label from the animals diet
breeding hx of the animal
label or bottle that contained the substance
current vaccination status
50
which of the following is the preferred and recommended method for initial control of hemorrhage of an open wound?
direct pressure with digit or hand
coagulation powder or silver nitrate
tourniquet
pressure bandage
51
flexible catheter placed in the plural cavity is what?
chest tube
gastrostomy
nasogastric tube
pharyngostomy
52
a VA is developing an x-ray. there is a white spot that appears on all the x-rays. what happened?
developer is streaking
cassette may have an artifact
table is warped
films have been exposed
53
cranial: structures or areas situated toward the head
False
True
54
x-ray cannot penetrate:
kennel fences and walls
bone
the viewing glass of the surgical room
thick leaded walls and floors
55
why do we bandage?
absorb wound exudates
eliminate the chance of scabbing
maintain a cooler temp
slow the healing process
56
which of the following is not normally found in a patient suffering from shock?
warm extremities
pale mm
crt between 3-4 seconds
weak pulse and rapid heart rate
57
what do you need for a PE?
gloves, lube
stethoscope, thermometer, gloves, lube
syringe, microscope slides, tongue depressors
tongue depressors, nail trimmers, powder, blood tubes
58
a VA has taken radiograph at 50 kVp and 100 mAs at 1/10sec, the image is blurred, what adjustments should be taken?
increase exposure time to 1/5 second and adjust the mA
reduce the exposure time to 1/30 and adjust the mA
reduce the mA to 50
increase the kVp to 75
59
distal: structures or areas situated toward the tail
False
True
60
what must be included when radiographing limbs?
all process and fosses
both the nearest distal and proximal joint
the joint nearest to the bone area
all tendons
61
priority one emergency:
cat with 12 hours constipated
ferret in cardiac arrest
dog with an aural hematoma
small spaniel with paw laceration
62
which of the following technique settings will produce the most radiographic density?
150 mA, 1/30 sec
200 mA, 1/20 sec
200 mA, 1/10 sec
100 mA, 1/10 sec
63
what equipment do you need to examine the external ear canal?
stethoscope
opthalmascope
otoscope
fluoroscope
64
when attempting to restrain an unknown friendly dog, a VA should
verbal and leash
use a leash and muzzle
use a thick blanket to cover the animal
use a rabies pole
65
a VA is checking the hydration status, MM tacky, light pink, extremities are, obvious tenting cold this:
severe
moderate
slight
terminal
66
the correct order of the healing process:
inflammation, repair, debridement, maturation
inflammation, debridement, repair, maturation
debridement, repair, inflammation, maturation
repair, inflammation, maturation, debridement
67
a patient showing early signs of shock:
bradynpnea
tachycardia with weak pulse
decreased heart rate
decreased respirtion
68
when taking information, the VA should ask the following except:
first signs of the problem
clients diagnosis
history
severity and duration of the complaint
69
what is an oblique shot?
contrats media
radiographs taken from an angle
views corresponding to the oblique muscles in the back
radiograph taken below the animal
70
normal canine temp:
over 104
98.6
100-102
97
71
Signs of otitis external:
dragging the butt
exercise intolerance
scratching the ear
licking the vulva
72
the DVM has ordered a bandage be placed on a dog's wound, what would be the primary layer?
strip of gauze soaked in betadine
non-absorbant telfa
antibiotic ointment
ace bandage
73
when restraining for veterinary care
never use ropes and poles
always apply the same amount
apply maximum amount
apply minimum effective amount that keeps the animal and personnel safe
74
caudal means situated away from the point of the attachment or origin
True
False
75
ideal method for a dog to receive matter and food is by the what route?
SQ
IV
orally
rectally
76
which patient should be first in emergency triage?
large dog with a torn dew claw
small dog with a fracture
ferret in late stages of labor
cat in respiratory arrest
77
most common vessel used for catheter for most surgeries is:
jugular
lateral saphenous
cephalic
femoral
78
during emergency triage, which is the least important?
mm, crt
respiratory rate and hydration
heart rate and pulse
weight and body score
79
ear care, which following tests should be conducted first?
examination with an otoscope
plucking the ear hair
flushing and clearing the canal
sampling for mites and bacteria
80
most mistakes made in radiology usually comes from:
improper auto processing
premature exposure
improper grid use
mis-measurement or miscalculation of the settings
81
What is the device that must be worn to measure radiation exposure?
dosimeter
leaded goggles
boot shields
thyroid protector
82
giant breed heart rate is:
125-150
over 175
150-175
80-100

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