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VA111: Quiz #1 Review
VA111: Quiz #1 Review
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#VA111 #Quiz 1 #Review #Veterinary #Examination Room Procedures
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1
This is used to limit the size of the primary beam, thus reducing scatter radiation
Collimator
Cathode
kVp
Anode
2
Which of the following should be worn at all times when taking radiographs of a patient?
all of the above
lead thyroid shield
lead gown/apron
lead gloves
3
What is radiograph film sensitive to?
pressure
all of the above
light
heat
4
Which of the following is an important vital sign?
blood pressure
rate of respiration
body weight
urinary output
5
How should mistakes be corrected on a medical record?
make a single line thru the mistake, correct, and initial
scribble out the original mistake completely and initial
re-copy and replace the entire page of the record
Use White-Out; allow it to completely dry before rewriting
6
Daily weighing is of particular importance in monitoring which patients?
trauma patients
patients who are hypertensive
patients with head injuries
patients on high IV fluid rates
7
This top sheet of the patient file is often used to summarize patient histories
master problem list
SOAP sheet
cover page
vaccination record
8
How will less dense tissue such as air or lung tissue appear on radiographs?
all of the above
radiolucent (black)
radiopaque (white)
radioactive
9
a low-pitched snoring noise
dyspnea
stridor
orthopnea
stertor
10
What does SOAP stand for?
Statement, Occurrence, Action, Progress
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Symptoms, Observations, Activity, Prognosis
Story, Options, Attitude, Plan
11
Define "radiopaque"
White color due to object absorbing more of the radiation
Differences in radiographic density
Black color due to radiation easily passing thru an object
An object which radiation cannot penetrate
12
Which of the following are not considered exposure variables when taking an x-ray?
milliamperage
distance
radiograph film
exposure time
13
What are x-rays?
Highest frequency light beams in the ultraviolet spectrum
radiation w/ shorter waves & more energy than visible light
High speed protons propelled from the machine’s tube head
energy made by fast moving electrons colliding with matter
14
Tapping the body’s surface to produce vibration and sound
auscultation
inspection
palpation
percussion
15
How is the energy of the electrons interacting with the atoms of the target converted?
90% radiation and 10% heat
90% heat and 10% radiation
99% heat and 1% radiation
99% radiation and 1% heat
16
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding medical records?
must only use blue or black ink
correction fluid should be used to correct mistakes
all of these statements are true
author of the entry must date and initial each entry made
17
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
18
What was "cranial" formerly called before radiographic nomenclature was standardized?
rostral
anterior
distal
posterior
19
Where are the most recent records placed in a patient file?
top of the file
under all diagnostic results, but before vaccine records
attached to the left inside cover of the file
bottom of the file
20
What does radiographic density refer to?
the degree of blackness on a radiograph
the contrast between two adjacent areas of a radiograph
varying shades of gray on the film
the amount of white which appears on the film
21
Which of these are considered vital signs of a patient?
temperature
bowel movements
vocalization
urination
22
Which of the following happens when KvP is increased?
more photons are absorbed by the body
scatter radiation inceases
it takes less time to shoot the image
it makes the image lighter
23
A plan on a SOAP is developed according to the what?
the assessment
objective information
subjective information
owner's wishes
24
What is the normal capillary refill time?
More than 4 seconds
Less than 2 seconds
2-3 seconds
3-4 seconds
25
This is the difference in radiographic density between adjacent areas on a radiographic image
Exposure
Detail
Density
Contrast
26
A lower than normal body temperature
hypothermia
hyperthermia
normothermia
subnormothermia
27
A faster-than-normal heart rate
hypertension
bradycardia
hypotension
tachycardia
28
a high-pitched, harsh, wheezy noise
dyspnea
stridor
stertor
orthopnea
29
What is the key to successful history taking?
questioning in a way that allows clients to answer yes or no
not losing control of the conversation
legible handwriting
communication
30
A pulse deficit (a difference in the number of heartbeats vs pulse beats) may indicate what?
bradycardia
arrhythmia
tachycardia
shock
31
How long must inactive patient medical records be kept?
5 years
2 years
laws vary from state to state
7 years
32
The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to detect which sounds?
heart sounds only
bowel sound only
none of these
high pitched sounds
33
This part of a patient's visit often helps guide the diagnostic plan.
Introductory Statement
Patient's Weight
Initial Medical History
Patient Characteristics
34
Because medical records may be used as evidence in a malpractice suit, what should be included?
the veterinarian's state license and DEA numbers
copies of all written documentation between practice/client
all of these should be included in the medical record
subjective statements made by team members
35
The predicted outcome of a disease is referred to as what?
plan
prognosis
diagnosis
treatment
36
This part of the medical record is the FACTUAL information gathered directly from the patient
subjective
assessment
objective
plan
37
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
38
Radiographic term which refers to the sharpness of the interfaces between tissues and organs
Contrast
Density
Exposure
Detail
39
What can be used to assess perfusion?
body temperature
capillary refill time and mucous membrane color
pulse strength and quality
all of the above
40
What does POMR stand for?
Presenting Objctions of Medical Reasoning
Problem-Oriented Medical Record
Plan/Objective/Medical Resource
Planning Operational Management Resource
41
What is best described as the primary purpose of a medical record?
Enable better client education
Serve as a written invoice for services rendered
provide an account of a patient’s prescription history
provide a historical account of a patient's healthcare
42
Which of the following statements regarding the release of medical records is FALSE?
Confidential; can only be released with owner's permission
Only exception is the release of records to another DVM
Practices can be held liable for their release of records
All of these statements are true
43
A list of possible diagnoses are called what
differential diagnosis
definitive possibilities
tentative conclusions
circumstantial presumptions
44
A slower-than-normal heart rate
hypotension
bradycardia
tachycardia
hypertension
45
How should medical records be filed?
alphabetically by the pet's name or patient number
chronologically by the date of the pet's last visit
alphabetically by the client's last name or client number
chronologically by the date the client first visited
46
How might a court of law view an illegible or incomplete medical record?
as grounds to revoke a veterinarian's license
"par for the course" when dealing with medical professionals
as grounds for a successful malpractice suit agreement
as an admission of professional incompetence
47
X-ray labels should include the clinic name along with which of the following?
all of the above
patient's name
Date that the x-ray was taken
owner's name
48
What does increasing kVp do?
causes electrons to move faster from cathode to anode
Increases the positive charge of the cathode
produces a shorter scale of contrast
makes a longer wavelength
49
Which radiographic setting controls the contrast?
focal film distance
mA
kVp
focal spot size
50
The rate of return of color to oral mucous membranes after the application of gentle pressure
tissue perfusion
capillary refill time
auscultation
mucous membrane color
