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VA 111: Quiz #1 Review
VA 111: Quiz #1 Review
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1
How will less dense tissue such as air or lung tissue appear on radiographs?
radiopaque (white)
radioactive
all of the above
radiolucent (black)
2
Define "auscultation"
Watching a patients breathing while at rest
Listening to sounds produced by the body
looking at the back of the eyes with an ophthalmoscope
Taking a pulse oximetry reading
3
What does POMR stand for?
Presenting Objctions of Medical Reasoning
Plan/Objective/Medical Resource
Planning Operational Management Resource
Problem-Oriented Medical Record
4
X-ray labels should include the clinic name along with which of the following?
patient's name
owner's name
all of the above
Date that the x-ray was taken
5
This top sheet of the patient file is often used to summarize patient histories
cover page
vaccination record
SOAP sheet
master problem list
6
How should medical records be filed?
chronologically by the date of the pet's last visit
alphabetically by the pet's name or patient number
chronologically by the date the client first visited
alphabetically by the client's last name or client number
7
Because medical records may be used as evidence in a malpractice suit, what should be included?
subjective statements made by team members
copies of all written documentation between practice/client
the veterinarian's state license and DEA numbers
all of these should be included in the medical record
8
a high-pitched, harsh, wheezy noise
stertor
orthopnea
dyspnea
stridor
9
Where are the most recent records placed in a patient file?
bottom of the file
under all diagnostic results, but before vaccine records
top of the file
attached to the left inside cover of the file
10
What was "cranial" formerly called before radiographic nomenclature was standardized?
posterior
distal
rostral
anterior
11
How long must inactive patient medical records be kept?
7 years
5 years
2 years
laws vary from state to state
12
The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to detect which sounds?
none of these
heart sounds only
bowel sound only
high pitched sounds
13
A pulse deficit (a difference in the number of heartbeats vs pulse beats) may indicate what?
shock
bradycardia
tachycardia
arrhythmia
14
Which of these are considered vital signs of a patient?
temperature
urination
bowel movements
vocalization
15
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding medical records?
all of these statements are true
must only use blue or black ink
correction fluid should be used to correct mistakes
author of the entry must date and initial each entry made
16
What is the normal capillary refill time?
More than 4 seconds
Less than 2 seconds
2-3 seconds
3-4 seconds
17
How might a court of law view an illegible or incomplete medical record?
as grounds for a successful malpractice suit agreement
"par for the course" when dealing with medical professionals
as grounds to revoke a veterinarian's license
as an admission of professional incompetence
18
How should mistakes be corrected on a medical record?
re-copy and replace the entire page of the record
Use White-Out; allow it to completely dry before rewriting
make a single line thru the mistake, correct, and initial
scribble out the original mistake completely and initial
19
A lower than normal body temperature
normothermia
subnormothermia
hypothermia
hyperthermia
20
The rate of return of color to oral mucous membranes after the application of gentle pressure
mucous membrane color
capillary refill time
auscultation
tissue perfusion
21
What does radiographic density refer to?
the degree of blackness on a radiograph
varying shades of gray on the film
the amount of white which appears on the film
the contrast between two adjacent areas of a radiograph
22
Which of the following happens when KvP is increased?
it makes the image lighter
more photons are absorbed by the body
it takes less time to shoot the image
scatter radiation inceases
23
What does increasing kVp do?
produces a shorter scale of contrast
Increases the positive charge of the cathode
makes a longer wavelength
causes electrons to move faster from cathode to anode
24
What can be used to assess perfusion?
capillary refill time and mucous membrane color
pulse strength and quality
all of the above
body temperature
25
A faster-than-normal heart rate
bradycardia
hypertension
hypotension
tachycardia
26
Daily weighing is of particular importance in monitoring which patients?
patients with head injuries
patients on high IV fluid rates
trauma patients
patients who are hypertensive
27
Which of the following statements regarding the release of medical records is FALSE?
All of these statements are true
Only exception is the release of records to another DVM
Practices can be held liable for their release of records
Confidential; can only be released with owner's permission
28
This is the difference in radiographic density between adjacent areas on a radiographic image
Exposure
Detail
Contrast
Density
29
What does SOAP stand for?
Statement, Occurrence, Action, Progress
Story, Options, Attitude, Plan
Symptoms, Observations, Activity, Prognosis
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
30
Which of the following is an important vital sign?
rate of respiration
body weight
urinary output
blood pressure
31
Which radiographic setting controls the contrast?
focal spot size
focal film distance
kVp
mA
32
What is radiograph film sensitive to?
heat
all of the above
light
pressure
33
What is the key to successful history taking?
not losing control of the conversation
questioning in a way that allows clients to answer yes or no
legible handwriting
communication
34
Which of the following are not considered exposure variables when taking an x-ray?
radiograph film
distance
milliamperage
exposure time
35
Which of the following should be worn at all times when taking radiographs of a patient?
lead thyroid shield
all of the above
lead gown/apron
lead gloves
36
Radiographic term which refers to the sharpness of the interfaces between tissues and organs
Contrast
Detail
Density
Exposure
37
What are grids used for in radiography?
decrease the contrast on the radiograph
decrease blackness on the film
increase the contrast on the radiograph
increase scatter
38
The predicted outcome of a disease is referred to as what?
treatment
diagnosis
prognosis
plan
39
A slower-than-normal heart rate
hypotension
bradycardia
hypertension
tachycardia
40
How is the energy of the electrons interacting with the atoms of the target converted?
90% radiation and 10% heat
99% heat and 1% radiation
90% heat and 10% radiation
99% radiation and 1% heat
41
What are x-rays?
High speed protons propelled from the machine’s tube head
energy made by fast moving electrons colliding with matter
Highest frequency light beams in the ultraviolet spectrum
radiation w/ shorter waves & more energy than visible light
42
This part of the medical record is the FACTUAL information gathered directly from the patient
objective
plan
subjective
assessment
43
This is used to limit the size of the primary beam, thus reducing scatter radiation
Cathode
Collimator
kVp
Anode
44
a low-pitched snoring noise
stertor
orthopnea
dyspnea
stridor
45
Define "radiopaque"
Black color due to radiation easily passing thru an object
White color due to object absorbing more of the radiation
An object which radiation cannot penetrate
Differences in radiographic density
46
A list of possible diagnoses are called what
tentative conclusions
differential diagnosis
circumstantial presumptions
definitive possibilities
47
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
Serve as a written invoice for services rendered
provide an account of a patient’s prescription history
48
This part of a patient's visit often helps guide the diagnostic plan.
Patient's Weight
Patient Characteristics
Introductory Statement
Initial Medical History
49
Tapping the body’s surface to produce vibration and sound
percussion
auscultation
palpation
inspection
50
A plan on a SOAP is developed according to the what?
subjective information
the assessment
owner's wishes
objective information
