Radiology I
Radiographic quality
- 1.What is radiology?
- A.
The science of printing radiographs
- B.
The science of studying radiographs
- C.
The art and science of taking radiographs
- D.
The art of positioning animals for radiographs
- 2.What's important?
- A.
Comfort of the patient, immobilization of the patient, safety to staff, obtaining a radiograph
- B.
Comfort of the patient, immobilization of the patient, safety to staff, obtaining a good quality radiograph
- C.
Comfort of the patient, immobilization of patient, safety to animals, obtaining a good quality radiograph
- D.
Comfort of the patient, immobilization of limbs, safety to animals, obtaining a good quality radiograph
- 3.Why sedate or anaesthetise a patient?
- A.
Reduces stress and pain for patient and improves safety of staff
- B.
Reduces safety of staff and improves stress and pain for patient
- C.
Reduces stress and pain for staff and improves safety of patient
- D.
Reduces safety for patient and improves stress and pain of staff
- 4.Why does sedation or anaesthesia half the time required?
- A.
Treats the problem
- B.
Makes the animal pliant
- C.
Slows the breathing rate
- D.
Able to position better
- 5.Which is NOT a positioning aid?
- A.
Sandbags
- B.
Tape and string
- C.
Hands and arms
- D.
Foam wedges and troughs
- 6.What is the first step of taking a radiograph?
- A.
Measuring patient and setting exposures
- B.
Prepare patient and know required views
- C.
Adjust and collimate tube
- D.
Put casette under the table and adjust tube
- 7.What is the first choice for restraining a patient?
- A.
Chemical
- B.
Physical
- 8.What is the usual minimum amount of views?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- 9.What is required for accurate record keeping?
- A.
Side markers, film identification, exposure and examination details
- B.
Side markers, animal and client name, exposure and examination details
- C.
Side markers, film identification, name of clinic
- D.
Side markers, film identification, date of examination
- 10.Why assess radiographic quality?
- A.
Poor technique and inaccurate positioning can lead to radiation poisoning
- B.
Poor technique and inaccurate positioning can lead a court case
- C.
Poor technique and inaccurate positioning can lead to the animal's death
- D.
Poor technique and inaccurate positioning can lead to misinterpretation, misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment
- 11.What is the assessing acronym?
- A.
AEPX
- B.
ALEX
- C.
APEX
- D.
ALFX
- 12.Assessing anatomy:
- A.
Appropriate positioning (laid flat with correct positioning)
- B.
Appropriate anatomy included (entire anatomy)
- C.
Identification, marker, artefacts
- D.
Adequate radiographic exposure (not under-white; or over-black)
- 13.Assessing positioning:
- A.
Adequate radiographic exposure (not under-white; or over-black)
- B.
Appropriate anatomy included (entire anatomy)
- C.
Appropriate positioning (laid flat with correct positioning)
- D.
Identification, marker, artefacts
- 14.Assessing exposure:
- A.
Appropriate positioning (laid flat with correct positioning)
- B.
Appropriate anatomy included (entire anatomy)
- C.
Identification, marker, artefacts
- D.
Adequate radiographic exposure (not under-white; or over-black)
- 15.Assessing eXtras:
- A.
Identification, marker, artefacts
- B.
Adequate radiographic exposure (not under-white; or over-black)
- C.
Appropriate anatomy included (entire anatomy)
- D.
Appropriate positioning (laid flat with correct positioning)
- 16.What is magnification?
- A.
Casts a shadow
- B.
Unequal magnification of different parts of the same object
- 17.What is distortion?
- A.
Casts a shadow
- B.
Unequal magnification of different parts of the same object
- 18.Which is preferred for a thoracic radiograph?
- A.
Sedation
- B.
General anaesthesia
- 19.What projections are taken for a thoracic radiograph?
- A.
L & R lateral and VD projection
- B.
L & R lateral and DV/VD projection
- C.
Lateral and DV projection
- D.
Lateral and VD projection
- 20.Landmarks for a lateral and VD/DV thoracic radiograph on the animal?
- A.
Cranial-1st sternebrae; caudal-between last sternebrae and last rib
- B.
Cranial-2st sternebrae; caudal-between last sternebrae and last rib
- C.
Cranial-1st sternebrae; caudal-last rib
- D.
Cranial-2nd sternebrae; caudal- last rib
- 21.Landmarks for a lateral and VD/DV thoracic radiograph?
- A.
Cranial- cranial portion of lungs; caudal- caudal portion of lungs
- B.
Cranial- cranial portion of lungs, caudal-entire diaphram
- C.
Cranial-thoracic inlet; caudal-entire diaphram
- D.
Cranial-thoracic inlet; caudal-caudal portion of lungs
- 22.What is the position for a lateral thoracic radiograph?
- A.
Costochondral junctions at same height, forelimbs cranially extended
- B.
Costochondral junctions cranially extended, forelimbs at same hight
- C.
Costrochondral junctions at same height, forelimbs pulled caudally
- D.
Costrochondral junctions not at the same height, forelimbs pulled caudally
- 23.What is the position for a VD/DV thoracic radiograph?
- A.
Spine and sternum superimposed and forelimbs extended cranially
- B.
Spine and sternum not superimposed and forelimbs pulled caudally
- C.
Spine and sternum not superimposed and forelimbs extended cranially
- D.
Spine and sternum superimposed and forelimbs pulled caudally
- 24.When is the exposure taken for a thoracic radiograph?
- A.
Peak inspiration
- B.
Inspiration
- C.
Expiration
- 25.How is exposure assessed on a thoracic radiograph?
- A.
Visualisation of the vena cava
- B.
Visualisation of the ribs
- C.
Visualisation of the diaphragm
- D.
Visualisation of fine detail in the lung parenchyma
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