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#VA111 #Exam 1 #Review #Veterinary #Radiography updated 11/22
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1
What part of the stethoscope is used to listen for high pitched sounds?
the diaphragm
the ear piece
all of the answers are correct
the bell
2
Does bone absorb more or less x-rays? What color do they appear on x-rays?
more, white
more, black
less, white
less, black
3
What part of the SOAP contains FACTUAL information obtained from the patient?
subjective
plan
objective
assessment
4
The most commonly used medical data entry format in veterinary practice
SOAP
POMR
ALARA
NAVTA
5
What is the function of a x-ray measuring caliper (looks like a ruler)?
measures the size of the radiation waves
measures the thickness of an anatomical part
measures the distance from the collimator to the patient
measures the dosage of radiation one is receiving
6
What is x-ray film sensitive to?
pressure
all of the answers are correct
heat
light
7
The term anterior has been replaced by the term caudal?
True
False
8
Because medical records may be used as evidence in a malpractice suit, what should be included?
copies of all written documentation between practice/client
all of these should be included in the medical record
the veterinarian's state license and DEA numbers
subjective statements made by team members
9
A portable radiography machines tube & console are in one transportable box?
True
False
10
A slower-than-normal heart rate
tachycardia
hypotension
bradycardia
hypertension
11
If a patient is to receive anesthesia; they must be examined within how many hours of the procedure?
12 hours
8 hours
24 hours
none of the answers are correct
12
Imaging technique using an x-ray tube and intensifier to produce a continual stream of real time images
digital radiography
fluoroscopy
nuclear medicine
endoscopy
13
Which of the the following is NOT a possible cause of film fogging?
exposure of film to low grade light in the darkroom
inappropriate use of a safelight
patient motion
excess scatter radiation
14
The estimated result of a disease or condition
treatment
diagnosis
prognosis
plan
15
Distance between the object being radiographed and the film or plate.
none of the answers are correct
film-focal distance
object-film distance
source-image distance
16
Which variable controls the degree of radiographic contrast?
Focal Film Distance
mA
kVp
Focal Spot Size
17
What type of studies is barium sulfate often used for?
bladder
orthopedics
gastrointestinal tract
thoracic cavity
18
What can be done to reduce occupational exposure to ionizing radiation?
proper use of positioning aids
lead PPE
lead shielding
all of the answers are correct
19
This term refers to the varying shades of gray on a film
contrast
density
all of the answers are correct
detail
20
What is the name of the tool/instrument used to keep xray film in, so it is protected from light?
grid
bucky
collimator
cassette
21
What is radiographic detail?
the difference between adjacent areas on a radiograph
the sharpness between interfaces of tissue and organ
the degree of blackness on a radiograph
the fuzziness between interfaces of tissue and organ
22
A common medical record violation is euthanasia without consent?
True
False
23
Distortion occurs when the x-ray beam is not what?
turned on
perpendicular to the recording surface
parallel to the recording surface
beneath the recording surface
24
Define orthopnea
difficultly breathing when standing
difficultly breathing
difficultly breathing when (recumbent) lying down
difficultly breathing when eating
25
If a client needs a copy of their records; the clinic can charge a fee to do so?
False
True
26
This is the the unequal distribution of the x-ray beam intensity along the cathode-anode axis
heel effect
artifacts
film fogging
penumbra effect
27
A clasp-type 8.5 inch X 11 inch file folder is never used to hold written medical records?
False
True
28
Normal heart rate of a dog
150-210 bpm
70-160 bpm
130-325 bpm
250-500 bpm
29
The "plan" of a SOAP is developed by the....
veterinarian
receptionist
VA
technician
30
Refers to the degree of blackness on a radiographic film
radiopaque
density
contrast
detail
31
Rate of return of color to mucous membranes after the application of gentle digital pressure
pulse
TPR
capillary refill time
mucous membrane color
32
What is the normal HR in cats?
230-280 bpm
70-160 bpm
150-210 bpm
250-500 bpm
33
What factor most commonly affects detail on a radiograph?
penumbra effect
patient movement
neither answer is correct
both answers are correct
34
The fixing time in manual x-ray processing is _________________ the developing time.
half the time of
one and a half
double
the same as
35
Directional lead marker/indicators are used to mark the patients R or L sides or limbs on an x-ray?
True
False
36
Which of the following is NOT a component of a good radiographic safety program?
low exposure techniques using positioning aids
safe x-ray equipment that is monitored every 5 years by OSHA
Shielding and monitoring of radiation exposure for personnel
consistent measuring methods & proper positioning techniques
37
Varying shades of gray on a film; the difference between adjacent areas on a radiographic image
Detail
Contrast
Exposure
Density
38
All radiation PPE contains a___ to protect the personnel from radiation.
layer of metal
layer of lead
none of the answers are correct
layer of thick material
39
Which of the following may be indicators of patient perfusion?
pulse strength and quality
body temperature
all of the answers are correct
mucous membrane color and capillary refill time
40
A faster-than-normal heart rate
hypertension
bradycardia
tachycardia
hypotension
41
This is used to limit the size of the primary beam
kVp
Collimator
Cathode
Anode
42
Inactive medical records should be shredded after 3 years?
True
False
43
The optimal developing temperature and time for manual processing
68 degrees F for 10 minutes
70 degrees F for 10 minutes
68 degrees F for 5 minutes
70 degrees F for 5 minutes
44
An abnormal pattern of electrical activity in the heart
"code"
arrhythmia
cardiac arrest
dyspnea
45
The function of this tool is to measure and record exposure to radiation.
none of the answers are correct
cassette
dosimeter badge
radiology log
46
How should mistakes be corrected on a medical record?
Use White-Out; allow it to completely dry before rewriting
re-copy and replace the entire page of the record
make a single line thru the mistake, correct, and initial
scribble out the original mistake completely and initial
47
Defined as the main reason the client brings their pet to a veterinary office
primary complaint
primary exam
SOAP
master problem list
48
Hypothermia is common in which of the following conditions?
sepsis
all of the above
cardiac disease or multiple organ failure
hypovolemic shock
49
Patient motion may cause film fogging?
True
False
50
List placed in the front of a file that gives an overview of a patient's medical history
Diagnostic Flow Sheet
Cover Sheet
None of the answers are correct
Master Problem List
51
What clinical signs might you see if a patient is dyspneic?
both answers are correct
prolonged expiration/quicker inspiration
neither answer is correct
prolonged inspiration/quicker expiration
52
Refers to the acceptable practice of recording information for an entire herd on one record
Herd Health Record
Farm Health Record
It is not acceptable to track a herd's health in one file
Mass Health Record
53
Auscultation, percussion & observation should not bee performed when doing a PE?
False
True
54
This helps to guide the diagnostic plan
initial history
temperature
introductory statement
signalment
55
Medical record information must be entered at the time the service/procedure was completed?
False
True
56
A form of electromagnetic radiation
REM
mA
x-rays
kVp
57
Which of these are considered vital signs of a patient?
urinary output
blood pressure
rate of respiration
body weight
58
In radiography, energy from electrons interacting with atoms of a target is converted to what?
1% heat and 99% radiation
10% radiation and 90% heat
10% heat and 90% radiation
1% radiation and 99% heat
59
What information should always appear on a patients radiograph?
patient & client names
hospital name & address
all of the answers are correct
the date & directional lead markers/indicators
60
This part of an exam focuses on the haircoat: alopecia, parasites, lumps, wounds, rashes, etc
lymphatic
integumentary
musculoskeletal
alimentry
61
The invisible image in the emulsion of an x-ray film produced after the film has been exposed
unexposed image
beta image
ghost image
latent image
62
Laboratory data from a patient that shows results in chronological order
Master Problem List
None of the above
Diagnostic Flow Sheet
Cover Sheet
63
What is best described as the primary purpose of a medical record?
Serve as a written invoice for services rendered
provide a historical account of a patient's healthcare
provide an account of a patient’s prescription history
Enable better client education
64
Inactive medical records must be maintained for how many years?
1 year
7 years
3 years
5 years
65
What does increasing the kVp do?
increases the positive charge of the cathode
produces a shorter scale of contrast
causes the electrons to move faster
makes a longer wavelength
66
Dogs may display a
normal
respiratory sinus arrhythmia when auscultating the heart?
True
False
67
Term describing increased respiratory effort or difficulty breathing
arrhythimia
apnea
dyspnea
tachypnea
68
Hyperthermia is common in which of the following conditions?
pediatric patients
trauma
infection
geriatric patients
69
Tapping the body’s surface to produce vibration and sound
auscultation
palpation
percussion
inspection
70
What are the most common modalities used in veterinary medicine?
Ultrasound
both answers are correct
neither answer is correct
Radiography
71
When obtaining a history on an animal the patients breed,gender,age & reproductive status should not be included?
False
True
72
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
73
How should medical records be filed?
alphabetically by the client's last name or client number
chronologically by the date of the pet's last visit
chronologically by the date the client first visited
alphabetically by the pet's name or patient number
74
Plates in an x-ray cassette composed of phosphorescent crystals that emit light
intensifying screen
collimator
bucky
cone
75
Where are the electrons used in radiography generated from?
the x-ray tube
from the kVp
the tungsten filament of the anode
the tungsten filament of the cathode
76
What percentage of information will the average client remember when given discharge instructions?
20%
40%
30%
10%
77
Refers to visible differences in the density produced on an xray; also a result of unequal distribution of the xray beam
penumbra effect
heel effect
distortion
fogging
78
Video endoscopy uses a microchip that records and transmits the image?
True
False
79
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
80
Daily weighing of a pet helps determine.....
all of the answers are correct
hydration & nutritional status
patients who are hypertensive
patients with head injuries
