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1
What is radiographic detail?
the sharpness between interfaces of tissue and organ
the fuzziness between interfaces of tissue and organ
the difference between adjacent areas on a radiograph
the degree of blackness on a radiograph
2
Term describing increased respiratory effort or difficulty breathing
arrhythimia
dyspnea
apnea
tachypnea
3
Tapping the body’s surface to produce vibration and sound
auscultation
palpation
percussion
inspection
4
Hyperthermia is common in which of the following conditions?
infection
geriatric patients
trauma
pediatric patients
5
Distance between the object being radiographed and the film or plate.
none of the above
object-film distance
film-focal distance
source-image distance
6
A slower-than-normal heart rate
hypertension
bradycardia
hypotension
tachycardia
7
This is the the unequal distribution of the x-ray beam intensity along the cathode-anode axis
film fogging
penumbra effect
artifacts
heel effect
8
What factor most commonly affects detail on a radiograph?
patient movement
the first two answers above
light leaks
penumbra effect
9
The invisible image in the emulsion of an x-ray film produced after the film has been exposed
beta image
ghost image
unexposed image
latent image
10
The estimated result of a disease or condition
treatment
diagnosis
prognosis
plan
11
Which of the following is an important vital sign?
body weight
urinary output
rate of respiration
blood pressure
12
This is used to limit the size of the primary beam
Cathode
Collimator
Anode
kVp
13
What part of the SOAP contains FACTUAL information obtained from the patient?
objective
assessment
plan
subjective
14
Distortion occurs when the x-ray beam is not what?
parallel to the recording surface
beneath the recording surface
turned on
perpendicular to the recording surface
15
How should medical records be filed?
alphabetically by the client's last name or client number
chronologically by the date the client first visited
alphabetically by the pet's name or patient number
chronologically by the date of the pet's last visit
16
What type of studies is barium sulfate often used for?
bladder
gastrointestinal tract
orthopedics
thoracic cavity
17
Which variable controls the degree of radiographic contrast?
kVp
Focal Film Distance
mA
Focal Spot Size
18
Because medical records may be used as evidence in a malpractice suit, what should be included?
all of these should be included in the medical record
the veterinarian's state license and DEA numbers
copies of all written documentation between practice/client
subjective statements made by team members
19
Varying shades of gray on a film; the difference between adjacent areas on a radiographic image
Exposure
Detail
Density
Contrast
20
Plates in an x-ray cassette composed of phosphorescent crystals that emit light
collimator
bucky
intensifying screen
cone
21
What does increasing the kVp do?
produces a shorter scale of contrast
causes the electrons to move faster
makes a longer wavelength
increases the positive charge of the cathode
22
Which of these are considered vital signs of a patient?
rate of respiration
urinary output
blood pressure
body weight
23
Which of the following may be indicators of patient perfusion?
body temperature
mucous membrane color and capillary refill time
all of the above
pulse strength and quality
24
Rate of return of color to mucous membranes after the application of gentle digital pressure
TPR
mucous membrane color
capillary refill time
pulse
25
This part of the medical record is the FACTUAL information gathered directly from the patient
plan
assessment
objective
subjective
26
What is x-ray film sensitive to?
light
all of the above
heat
pressure
27
A faster-than-normal heart rate
hypertension
bradycardia
tachycardia
hypotension
28
This helps to guide the diagnostic plan
introductory statement
signalment
temperature
initial history
29
List placed in the front of a file that gives an overview of a patient's medical history
None of the above
Cover Sheet
Diagnostic Flow Sheet
Master Problem List
30
This part of an exam focuses on the haircoat: alopecia, parasites, lumps, wounds, rashes, etc
integumentary
none of the above
lymphatic
alimentry
31
Hypothermia is common in which of the following conditions?
all of the above
hypovolemic shock
cardiac disease or multiple organ failure
sepsis
32
Refers to the degree of blackness on a radiographic film
density
radiopaque
detail
contrast
33
An abnormal pattern of electrical activity in the heart
cardiac arrest
"code"
dyspnea
arrhythmia
34
How might a court of law view an illegible or incomplete medical record?
as an admission of professional incompetence
as grounds to revoke a veterinarian's license
as grounds for a successful malpractice suit agreement
"par for the course" when dealing with medical professionals
35
What are grids used for in radiography?
decrease blackness on the film
increase scatter
increase the contrast on the radiograph
decrease the contrast on the radiograph
36
Laboratory data from a patient that shows results in chronological order
Cover Sheet
Master Problem List
None of the above
Diagnostic Flow Sheet
37
How should mistakes be corrected on a medical record?
re-copy and replace the entire page of the record
scribble out the original mistake completely and initial
make a single line thru the mistake, correct, and initial
Use White-Out; allow it to completely dry before rewriting
38
What can be done to reduce occupational exposure to ionizing radiation?
lead shielding
all of the above
proper use of positioning aids
lead PPE
39
Which of the following is NOT a component of a good radiographic safety program?
consistent measuring methods & proper positioning techniques
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
40
A unit of radiation equivalent to the dose absorbed by tissue.
watt
sievert
kVp
mA
41
This term refers to the varying shades of gray on a film
detail
contrast
density
none of these
42
Refers to the acceptable practice of recording information for an entire herd on one record
Farm Health Record
Herd Health Record
Mass Health Record
It is not acceptable to track a herd's health in one file
43
The fixing time in manual x-ray processing is _________________ the developing time.
double
half the time of
the same as
one and a half
44
Does bone absorb more or less x-rays? What color do they appear on x-rays?
less, black
less, white
more, white
more, black
45
Daily weighing is of particular importance in monitoring which patients?
patients on high IV fluid rates
trauma patients
patients who are hypertensive
patients with head injuries
46
Which of the the following is NOT a possible cause of film fogging?
excess scatter radiation
exposure of film to low grade light in the darkroom
patient motion
inappropriate use of a safelight
47
What was "cranial" formerly called before radiographic nomenclature was standardized?
distal
posterior
anterior
rostral
48
Imaging technique using an x-ray tube and intensifier to produce a continual stream of images
nuclear medicine
digital radiography
fluoroscopy
endoscopy
49
In radiography, energy from electrons interacting with atoms of a target is converted to what?
1% heat and 99% radiation
1% radiation and 99% heat
10% radiation and 90% heat
10% heat and 90% radiation
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What is best described as the primary purpose of a medical record?
provide a historical account of a patient's healthcare
Enable better client education
provide an account of a patient’s prescription history
Serve as a written invoice for services rendered
