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Normal CRT is less than _______?
X-rays are:
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X-rays are:
light beams in the ultraviolet (invisible) spectrum available a the highest
high-speed protons, propelled from the x-ray machine?s tube head
a form of electromagnetic radiation with a shorter wavelength and higher
electromagnetic energy generated when fast-moving electrons collide
2
Normal CRT is less than _______?
15 seconds
15 minutes
2 seconds
2 minutes
3
The order of manually developing radiographs is?
Developing, Rinsing, and Fixing
Fixing, Rinsing, and Developing
Rinsing, developing, and fixing
Rinsing, fixing and developing
4
Increasing the kVp:
causes the electrons to move faster
increases the positive charge of the cathode
makes a longer wavelength
produces a shorter scale of contrast
5
AP (anterioposterior) view of the elbow has the patient positioned on their _________________ with the limbs extended.
Right Side
Abdomen
back
left side
6
When an animal is positioned for a DV radiograph, the beam will enter through the back first.
True
False
7
if a pet's nails are not trimmed they may _______?
stop growing
both A & C
become ingrown
break
8
radiopaque contrast appears what color on radiographs
white
pink
purple
black
9
Xray film is very sensitive to:
Room light
Handling
None of the above
Developing
10
the density of the radiograph is the shade of gray ?
True
False
11
which of the following pieces of information must appear on the radiograph for labeling purposes
clinic and vaccines
name and phone number
clinic, name, location
clinic, locatio, what they ate
12
Radiographic density is:
the degree of blackness on a radiograph
the difference between adjacent areas on a radiographic image
fuzziness between interfaces of tissue and organs
the sharpness between interfaces of tissue and organs
13
An x-ray badge protects you from being exposed to radiation.
True
False
14
grids are used
increase contrast on the radiograph
make it darker
decrease contrast on the radiograph
make it lighter
15
The electrons used in radiography are generated at the:
tungsten filament of the filament
tungsten filament of the cathode
tungsten target of the cathode
tungsten filament of the anode
16
when measuring a patient with the capipers you should measure the ____ part of area being imaged?
lengthest
or weight
widest
highest
17
ventral dorsal view has the patient positioned on their abdomen with the x-ray beam hitting the back first
False
True
18
Which of the following best describes kilovolts:
The electrical current that determines the number of x-rays per second
Determines the size of the area exposed to the xray beam
Determines the penetrating power of individual x-rays
Determines x-ray exposure in fractions of seconds
19
each of the following is a sheid for individuals who are performing radiographs except?
apron
glasses
gloves
dosimeter
20
The term used to describe tissues that reflect more less sound back to the transducer than surrounding tissues is:
anechoic
hyperechoic
echogenic
hypoechoic
21
an example of shielding includes?
wearing lead apron, gloves and thyroid sheild
only gloves
only apron
only thyroid sheild
22
when taking a radiograph image energy from electrons interacting with atoms of the
1 % radtion & 99% heat
3 % radtion & 100% heat
5% radtion & 99% heat
2% radtion & 100 % heat
23
Collimation the x-ray beam?
A. Should be done to expose as large an area as possible
B. Turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
C. Reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
D. Both A & C
24
Radiographic detail is:
the white areas found between interfaces of tissue and organs
the degree of blackness on a radiograph
the difference between adjacent areas on a radiographic image
the sharpness between interfaces of tissue and organs
25
the repair phase is also called the "lag" phase?
True
False
26
which route of administration for medication is also known as parenterally?
topical
oral
injectable
none of the above
27
CRT is the abbreviation for what
none of the above
capillary refill time
catheter rate and time
control respiratory and temperature
28
Radiographic contrast is:
the sharpness between interfaces of tissue and organs
the fuzziness between interfaces of tissue and organs
the degree of blackness on a radiograph
the difference between adjacent areas on a radiographic image
29
where should an x-ray badge be worn
on your head
inside your shirt
on the outside of the lead gown
on your pants
30
which of the following is not true
radiation does not affect future generation
radiation is harmful to humans
radiation can damage skin cells
radiation can cause cancer
31
Radiographic density can be increased by:
decreasing the kilovoltage peak (kVp)
increasing either the mA or the kVp
increasing the time(s) and decreasing the milliamperage (mA)
increasing the milliamperage (mA) and decreasing the time(s)
32
Is it part of environmental history?
Tempeture, HR, RR and MM
Trips out of state, Bedding, Other pets, Leash walks and Fenced yard
Indoor vs outdoor, Trips out of state, Bedding and Fenced yard
Type of Food, Bedding, Other pets, Leash walks and Fenced yard
33
Is it part of Client Information ?
Name, Address, Phone numbers and Email address
Name, Address and Email address
Name, Address and Phone numbers
Name, Address, Chickens tenders and Phone numbers
34
What should you do if you notice the animal's ears appear red and painful?
Gently use a cotton swab to remove debris
Avoid using ear cleaners
Let the attending veterinarian know before doing anything
Avoid using an otoscope cone.
35
when faced with multiple choices of the same ma's different combinations of times(second)and ma's what is the best
the one with the slowest time
the one with the fastest time so you have less patient movement
the more the movement the better
slow and steady wins the race
36
The use of ______ can reduce the number of people involved in taking a x-ray
B. Positioning devices
A. Chemical restraint
C. Thyroid Shield
D. Both A & B
37
your patient having clumps of mud and wet fur can cause what on your radiographs
artifacts
nothing
you will be able to see the fur
clumps in the image
38
the landmark for the thorax image are
the 13 rib
the 5th rib
the thoracic inlet
thoracic inlet and head of the 13 rib
39
the following are the tools that can be used to achieve hands free radiographs excepts?
your legs
shoes
blankets
lead gloves
40
A good radiographic safety program should include all of the following except:
consistent measuring methods among staff and proper positioning methods
shielding and monitoring of radiation exposure for personnel
safe x-ray equipment that is monitored every 5 years by OSHA
low-exposure techniques using positioning aids
41
placing your hand in the primary bean when wearing lead gloves is safe
True
False
42
Ultrasound exam of the heart is called a:
Echogram
Cardio-sound
Echocardiogram
Echoabdominogram
43
when taking radiographs of the long bones you should include the following ?
just the bone
bones distal to the bones
just the joints
the joints proximal and distal to the bone
44
the use of _____ can reduce the number of people involved in taking an x-ray
A. Throyid collar
C. x-ray badge
A & B
B. chemical restraints positiong device
45
what product(s) can you use if you trim a dogs nail to short ?
cauter stick
styptic powder
flour
all of the above
46
When an animal is positioned for a DV radiograph, the beam will enter through the back first.
True
False
47
The electrons used in radiography are generated at the:
tungsten filament of the anode
tungsten target of the anode
tungsten target of the cathode
tungsten filament of the cathode
48
Two most common causes for loss of detail are:
the object not being parallel and patient motion
patient motion and low kVp
decreased source-image distance and stray x-rays
patient motion and not having the beam perpendicular to the recording
49
ultra sound exam of the heart is called a
echocardiogram
cardiogram
x-ray
gram
50
Lead PPE should be stored:
folded nicely on top of the radiograph table
Any of the above are applicable to the storage of X-ray PPE.
draped over a rounded surface with no wrinkles.
in a dark closet.
51
Collimation the x-ray beam:
Reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
B. Turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
D. Both A & C
A. Should be done to expose as large an area as possible
52
shock is always evident immediately ?
True
False
53
Which of the following is a symptom of GDV?
Unproductive vomiting
Coughing
Dry Mouth
Diarrhea
54
if a dog's heart beats 12 times in 15 seconds, what is the heart rate?
50 bpm
46 bpm
48 bpm
52 bpm
55
the methods for achieving ALARA include?
only decrease distance
only increase time
just shield
decrease time, increase distance and shield
56
The term caudal refers to structures situated toward the:
midline
back
tail
head
57
right later abdomen view has the patient positioned with right side down and the beam hitting the left body wall first?
False
True
58
ALARA stands for
as low as reasonaly achievable
as low as reasonably apple
as low as reasonably acheive
as low
59
When an animal is positioned for a DV radiograph, the beam will enter through the back first. ?
True
False
60
Ultrasound mirror image artifacts can be minimized by:
directing the transducer forward, toward the diaphragm
directing the transducer back toward the organ of interest
increasing the depth to include more area
decreasing the depth to include only the area of interest
61
Which term best describes an area with the same echotexture as surrounding tissues?
Hyperechoic
Anechoic
Hypoechoic
Isoechoic
62
increasing the kvp
plain slow
cause the electrons to move slower
causes the electrons to move faster
just right
63
a right lateral radiograph is taken with the animal's right side facing up
True
False
64
never attempt CPR on a conscious animal?
True
False
65
Scatter radiation fogs the films, which:
decreases the detail
decreases the density
decreases the degree of blackness on the film
decreases the contrast
66
Tissue samples taken during gastrointestinal endoscopy are obtained by grasping the mucosa with the biopsy forceps then
forcing the forceps through the channel
keeping them closed until reaching the oral cavity,
backing out through the biopsy channel of the endoscope in the open
keeping the forceps in the closed position while exiting the channel
67
Barium sulfate is often used for studies of the:
gastrointestinal tract.
bladder.
thoracic cavity.
fistulous tracts.
