Diagnostic Imaging

Question 1

At which time should thoracic radiograph be taken?

Answer 1

Full inspiration

Question 2

The olecranon is a structure of what bone?

Answer 2

Ulna

Question 3

What can be easily changed by a tech to increase the amount of exposure on the radiograph without affecting the amount of contrast?

Answer 3

Increased milliamperage

Question 4

What tissue is most sensitive to radiation therapy?

Answer 4

Bone marrow

Question 5

What are the components of a typical x-ray cassette (front to back)?

Answer 5

Cassette front, padding, intensifying screen, film, intensifying screen, padding, cassette back

Question 6

A dog in respiratory distress should not be placed in what position?

Answer 6

Dorsal

Question 7

What animal doesn’t have a gallbladder?

Answer 7

Horse

Question 8

What body structure is most sensitive to radiation?

Answer 8

Ocular lens

Question 9

Why would the portion of the radiograph outside the body be completely black?

Answer 9

The X-ray energy (kVp) is too low

Question 10

What would be the earliest time you would expect to be able to see fetal skeletons on a abdominal radiographs in the dog?

Answer 10

43 days of gestation