Radiography Ch. 14
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From Radiography in Veterinary Technology by Lisa Lavin.
- 1.When radiographing the pelvis in a lateral position, which femur should be slightly more cranial?
- A.
The limb farthest from the cassette
- B.
The limb closest to the cassette
- C.
The limbs must be superimposed
- D.
Two lateral views are required-one with the limb closest to the cassette more cranial and the second with the limb farthest from the cassette more cranial.
- 2.If pelvic trauma IS suspected, what VieW IS recommended?
- A.
Dorsal recumbency with pelvic limbs extended
- B.
Sternal recumbency with pelvic limbs extended
- C.
Sternal recumbency with pelvic limbs in a frog-leg position
- D.
Dorsal recumbency with pelvic limbs in a frog-leg position
- 3.To diagnose canine hip dysplasia using the PennHIP method, which positions are required?
- A.
Compression view in neutral hip position
- B.
Standard extended view
- C.
Distracted view in neutral hip position
- D.
All of the above
- 4.Which joints must be included in a radiograph of the femur?
- A.
Coxofemoral and stifle
- B.
Stifle and sacroiliac
- C.
Stifle and tarsus
- D.
Coxofemoral and sacroiliac
- 5.Which view of the stifle is most likely to be magnified?
- A.
Lateral
- B.
Caudocranial
- C.
Extended
- D.
Craniocaudal
- 6.Where is the cassette placed during the skyline projection of the patella?
- A.
In the Bucky tray
- B.
Horizontally on the tabletop, behind the stifle
- C.
Vertically on the tabletop, behind the stifle
- D.
Vertically on the tabletop, in front of the stifle
- 7.Which of the following can assist maintaining a true dorsoplantar view of the metatarsus-phalanges?
- A.
Rotate the stifle laterally
- B.
Rotate the sternum laterally
- C.
Extend the limb as much as possible
- D.
Rotate the stifle medially
- 8.Where should the measurement be taken for a caudocranial view oCthe tibia and fibula?
- A.
Middle of the fibula
- B.
Level of stifle joint
- C.
Distal fibula
- D.
Distal femur
- 9.Which of the following are aids to securing and main- taining positions of limbs when taking radiographs?
- A.
Gloves used as props
- B.
Foam wedges
- C.
Tape
- D.
Both band c
- 10.What can the PennHIP method of diagnosing hip dysplasia assess that the extended projection alone cannot assess?
- A.
The length of the femurs
- B.
The density of the bone
- C.
The laxity of the hip joint
- D.
Degenerative joint disease
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