Question 1

The degree to which a substance allows x-rays to pass is referred to as .

Accepted Answer

A) Radiolucency 
B) Radio-opacity 
C) Radiopathology 
D) Radio-opaque 
A) Radiolucency 
B) Radio-opacity 
C) Radiopathology 
D) Radio-opaque A

Question 2

Which tissues are affected most by radiation?

Accepted Answer

A) Smooth muscle 
B) Slow division 
C) Rapid division 
D) Adhesive 
A) Smooth muscle 
B) Slow division 
C) Rapid division 
D) Adhesive C

Question 3

When radiographing the veterinary patient, what is the general purpose of collimation of the x-ray beam?

Accepted Answer

A) It reduces the amount of secondary and scatter radiation that personnel are exposed to. 
B) It focuses the beam to allow for accurate exposure of the part being radiographed. 
C) It allows you to visualize that the area to be radiographed is within the beam. 
D) All of the above 
A) It reduces the amount of secondary and scatter radiation that personnel are exposed to. 
B) It focuses the beam to allow for accurate exposure of the part being radiographed. 
C) It allows you to visualize that the area to be radiographed is within the beam. 
D) All of the above D

Question 4

When reviewing the quality of a conventional radiograph, which of the following choices best explains what a "plus density artifact" is?

Accepted Answer

A) Diffuse areas of grey shading 
B) The presence of unexplained darkening in certain areas 
C) The presence of unexplained clearness in certain areas 
D) Areas that contain circular white spots that are not related to anatomy 
A) Diffuse areas of grey shading 
B) The presence of unexplained darkening in certain areas 
C) The presence of unexplained clearness in certain areas 
D) Areas that contain circular white spots that are not related to anatomy

Question 5

When performing conventional radiographs on a veterinary patient, which of the following positions allow for optimal standard viewing of the thoracic cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral and oblique 
B) Caudocranial and dorsoventral 
C) Ventrodorsal and oblique 
D) Lateral and dorsoventral 
A) Lateral and oblique 
B) Caudocranial and dorsoventral 
C) Ventrodorsal and oblique 
D) Lateral and dorsoventral

Question 6

Ultrasound technology utilizes the use of a specific type of wave to create diagnostic images. What type of wave does an ultrasound emit?

Accepted Answer

A) Radio 
B) Radiation 
C) Microwave 
D) Sound 
A) Radio 
B) Radiation 
C) Microwave 
D) Sound

Question 7

When creating a technique chart for standard radiographic use, one change in the thickness of the part measured will result in how many changes to the kilovoltage peak(kVp) setting?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 kVp 
B) 2 kVp 
C) 3 kVp 
D) 4 kVp 
A) 1 kVp 
B) 2 kVp 
C) 3 kVp 
D) 4 kVp

Question 8

When considering the effects of radiograph machine settings, which of the following statements regarding milliamperage (MA)are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases scatter radiation 
B) It increases exposure rate 
C) It magnifies the image 
D) It has no effect on beam penetration 
A) It increases scatter radiation 
B) It increases exposure rate 
C) It magnifies the image 
D) It has no effect on beam penetration

Question 9

When radiographing a patient, what factor determines the kilovoltage peak (kVp) setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Desired amount of black and white to be produced 
B) Desired magnification 
C) The thickness of the part to be radiographed 
D) The weight of the patient 
A) Desired amount of black and white to be produced 
B) Desired magnification 
C) The thickness of the part to be radiographed 
D) The weight of the patient

Question 10

Nonluminous electromagnetic radiations are referred to as ?

Accepted Answer

A) Gamma rays 
B) Beta rays 
C) Radio rays 
D) X-rays 
A) Gamma rays 
B) Beta rays 
C) Radio rays 
D) X-rays

Question 11

What percentage of energy is lost as heat in the x-ray tube?

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 75% 
C) 30% 
D) 99% 
A) 50% 
B) 75% 
C) 30% 
D) 99%

Question 12

Assuming that the source of the x-rays used in conventional diagnostic radiology is the x-ray tube, what are the two parts of the tube called that are responsible for creating the beam?

Accepted Answer

A) Anode and cathode 
B) Particle beam accelerator and Neutron Convertor 
C) The warp drive and the Light Speed Enabler 
D) Ballast and Electrode 
A) Anode and cathode 
B) Particle beam accelerator and Neutron Convertor 
C) The warp drive and the Light Speed Enabler 
D) Ballast and Electrode

Question 13

Which precaution(s) should be taken when taking radiographs?

Accepted Answer

A) Always use a collimator. 
B) Always wear a lead apron and gloves. 
C) Always double check exposure settings, beam settings, and patient positioning. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Always use a collimator. 
B) Always wear a lead apron and gloves. 
C) Always double check exposure settings, beam settings, and patient positioning. 
D) All of the above.

Question 14

In general, what is the effect that milliampere seconds (MAS) have on radiographic film?

Accepted Answer

A) Lowering the MAS creates less overall black 
B) Raising the MAS creates less overall white 
C) Changing the MAS has no effect on contrast 
D) All of the above 
A) Lowering the MAS creates less overall black 
B) Raising the MAS creates less overall white 
C) Changing the MAS has no effect on contrast 
D) All of the above

Question 15

When processing standard radiograph film, brown stains or fogging may occur if which of the following conditions are present?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient movement 
B) Improper processor temperature 
C) Inadequate technique 
D) Oxidized developer 
A) Patient movement 
B) Improper processor temperature 
C) Inadequate technique 
D) Oxidized developer

Question 16

When using a computed radiology system for creating diagnostic pictures, how is the x-ray image captured prior to being converted to a digital format?

Accepted Answer

A) Using an image plate 
B) Using a cassette-intensifying screen 
C) Using a digital converting device 
D) Using a digital reader 
A) Using an image plate 
B) Using a cassette-intensifying screen 
C) Using a digital converting device 
D) Using a digital reader

Question 17

The uneven distribution of the x-ray beam intensity emitted from the x-ray tube is referred to as the .

Accepted Answer

A) unbalanced beam 
B) beam variant 
C) heel effect 
D) Unleveled effect 
A) unbalanced beam 
B) beam variant 
C) heel effect 
D) Unleveled effect

Question 18

Where is the Potter-Bucky diaphragm located?

Accepted Answer

A) Hogwarts 
B) Under the table 
C) X-ray tube 
D) Cassette 
A) Hogwarts 
B) Under the table 
C) X-ray tube 
D) Cassette

Question 19

When evaluating radiograph quality, what would be the most likely cause of a low contrast film, assuming that there is no problem with the developer's chemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Low kVp 
B) Time too short 
C) High kVp 
D) Time too long 
A) Low kVp 
B) Time too short 
C) High kVp 
D) Time too long

Question 20

A contrast study where a negative contrast is used in combination with barium sulfate is called (a) .

Accepted Answer

A) Negative-barium study 
B) Double-contrast study 
C) Contrast medium 
D) Contrast radiography 
A) Negative-barium study 
B) Double-contrast study 
C) Contrast medium 
D) Contrast radiography

The degree to which a substance allows x-rays to pass is referred to as .

Which tissues are affected most by radiation?

When radiographing the veterinary patient, what is the general purpose of collimation of the x-ray beam?

When reviewing the quality of a conventional radiograph, which of the following choices best explains what a "plus density artifact" is?

When performing conventional radiographs on a veterinary patient, which of the following positions allow for optimal standard viewing of the thoracic cavity?

Ultrasound technology utilizes the use of a specific type of wave to create diagnostic images. What type of wave does an ultrasound emit?

When creating a technique chart for standard radiographic use, one change in the thickness of the part measured will result in how many changes to the kilovoltage peak(kVp) setting?

When considering the effects of radiograph machine settings, which of the following statements regarding milliamperage (MA)are TRUE?

When radiographing a patient, what factor determines the kilovoltage peak (kVp) setting?

Nonluminous electromagnetic radiations are referred to as ?

What percentage of energy is lost as heat in the x-ray tube?

Assuming that the source of the x-rays used in conventional diagnostic radiology is the x-ray tube, what are the two parts of the tube called that are responsible for creating the beam?

Which precaution(s) should be taken when taking radiographs?

In general, what is the effect that milliampere seconds (MAS) have on radiographic film?

When processing standard radiograph film, brown stains or fogging may occur if which of the following conditions are present?

When using a computed radiology system for creating diagnostic pictures, how is the x-ray image captured prior to being converted to a digital format?

The uneven distribution of the x-ray beam intensity emitted from the x-ray tube is referred to as the .

Where is the Potter-Bucky diaphragm located?

When evaluating radiograph quality, what would be the most likely cause of a low contrast film, assuming that there is no problem with the developer's chemicals?

A contrast study where a negative contrast is used in combination with barium sulfate is called (a) .

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The degree to which a substance allows x-rays to pass is referred to as .

Which tissues are affected most by radiation?

When radiographing the veterinary patient, what is the general purpose of collimation of the x-ray beam?

When reviewing the quality of a conventional radiograph, which of the following choices best explains what a "plus density artifact" is?

When performing conventional radiographs on a veterinary patient, which of the following positions allow for optimal standard viewing of the thoracic cavity?

Ultrasound technology utilizes the use of a specific type of wave to create diagnostic images. What type of wave does an ultrasound emit?

When creating a technique chart for standard radiographic use, one change in the thickness of the part measured will result in how many changes to the kilovoltage peak(kVp) setting?

When considering the effects of radiograph machine settings, which of the following statements regarding milliamperage (MA)are TRUE?

When radiographing a patient, what factor determines the kilovoltage peak (kVp) setting?

Nonluminous electromagnetic radiations are referred to as ?

What percentage of energy is lost as heat in the x-ray tube?

Assuming that the source of the x-rays used in conventional diagnostic radiology is the x-ray tube, what are the two parts of the tube called that are responsible for creating the beam?

Which precaution(s) should be taken when taking radiographs?

In general, what is the effect that milliampere seconds (MAS) have on radiographic film?

When processing standard radiograph film, brown stains or fogging may occur if which of the following conditions are present?

When using a computed radiology system for creating diagnostic pictures, how is the x-ray image captured prior to being converted to a digital format?

The uneven distribution of the x-ray beam intensity emitted from the x-ray tube is referred to as the .

Where is the Potter-Bucky diaphragm located?

When evaluating radiograph quality, what would be the most likely cause of a low contrast film, assuming that there is no problem with the developer's chemicals?

A contrast study where a negative contrast is used in combination with barium sulfate is called (a) .

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Dentistry

Lab Procedures

Pharmacology

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

Filters