Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Question 1

Two x-ray views are recommended to correct:

Accepted Answer

Loss of Depth Perception

Question 2

Pets must be anesthetized in order to perform a(n):

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MRI, CT

Question 3

Fluoroscopy is rarely used in veterinary medicine because:

Accepted Answer

Units are expensive, Radiation exposure is high

Question 4

Who cannot be exposed to occupational radiation?

Accepted Answer

Those under 18

Question 5

____ can allow doctors to see a real-time picture of the heart to assess function.

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

Question 6

Doubling your distance from the primary beam reduces your radiation exposure by a factor of:

Accepted Answer

4

Question 7

The maximum amount of radiation that can be delivered to an individual is called the:

Accepted Answer

MPD (maximum permissible dose)

Question 8

The first x-ray taken was of a:

Accepted Answer

Hand

Question 9

Which form of diagnostic imaging does not use radiation?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

Question 10

Which material offers some protection from radiation?

Accepted Answer

Lead

Question 11

An MRI should not be performed on a pet with:

Accepted Answer

Metal Implants

Question 12

Which tissue/substance appears lightest on a radiograph?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Question 13

An procedure in which an agent is introduced to enhance a particular body region is called a:

Accepted Answer

Contrast Study

Question 14

Lead-impregnated equipment is designed to protect against:

Accepted Answer

Scattered Radiation

Question 15

What kind of waves are used in an ultrasound machine?

Accepted Answer

High-frequency sound waves

Question 16

An x-ray taken with the patient laying on its left side is called a:

Accepted Answer

Left Lateral

Question 17

When an x-ray is taken of a dog laying on its back, it's called a:

Accepted Answer

VD Film (Ventrodorsal)

Question 18

Which diagnostic imaging has a rotating x-ray assembly?

Accepted Answer

CT

Question 19

Which imaging method is helpful in guiding the doctor for a biopsy or cell aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

Question 20

Which tissue/substance appears darkest on a radiograph?

Accepted Answer

Air

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