Digital Radiography

Question 1

Where do you find the correct kVp and mAs settings?

Answer 1

There is a chart on the wall in xray and it goes by weight and view.

Question 2

What are the steps putting an xray up on impro med/ reveal

Answer 2

1.Search Correct Patient
2.Click on Medical records
3 Scroll down to “Worklist Entry”
4.Click “Add Item”
5.Click “Save”

Question 3

What is the first step in taking a digital radiograph?

Answer 3

Making a “Worklist Entry” in impromed.

Question 4

What are the steps on TruDX to take an xray?

Answer 4

1. Log in to TruDX.
2. If already logged in click “Patient” to bring back home.
3. Then click on “Worklist” then “Get Worklist”
4. Scroll down to find Patient, highlight correct patient and click “Create Study”
5. In the screen that pops up, fill in appropraite information and click save.
6. Then click “Acquire” a black screen means you’re ready.

Question 5

Why is Ionizing Radiation so dangerous?

Answer 5

It is invisible, painless, and effects are not felt at present moment. Causes cell, tissue, and genetic damage.

Question 6

What protective efforts are taken?

Answer 6

Lead aprons, lead gloves, lead thyroid shield, closing lead door, physical distance.

Question 7

Who is not allowed to take xrays?

Answer 7

Women and anyone under the age of 18

Question 8

What is scattered radiation?

Answer 8

Radiation that bounces back off the table and animal.

Question 9

How is scattered radiation measured?

Answer 9

It is measured over a 12 month period using radiology badges.

Question 10

What is MPS?

Answer 10

Maximum Permissible Scatter

Question 11

What is the best way to reduce scattered radiation?

Answer 11

Making the beam of light as small as possible.

Question 12

What does kVp stand for and what does it mean?

Answer 12

Kilovolt potential and it is the penetration power of the x-ray or how fast the particles are moving.

Question 13

What does kilovolt potential control?

Answer 13

It controls contrast.
High kVp=Low contrast (grays)
Low kVp=High contrast (black and whites)

Question 14

What are shades of gray helpful in?

Answer 14

It is helpful in the examination of tissue.

Question 15

What does milliamp second control?

Answer 15

Density

Question 16

What does mAs stand for?

Answer 16

Milliamp second and it is the amount of particles coming out of the tube over a total exposure time.

Question 17

Once you have taken an X-ray, how do you take another view?

Answer 17

You click the “Acquire” button and put in the appropriate view.

Question 18

What must be at the correct setting?

Answer 18

The kVp and mAs settings.

Question 19

What is a survery Radiograph?

Answer 19

It is a baseline radiograph.

Question 20

Why should you never leave an animal unattented while getting and x-ray?

Answer 20

The animal needs to be monitered for signs of distress such as difficulty breathing, cyanosis, excessive panting, painful positions. Especially in geriatric or ill patients.

Question 21

What does AAHA require on a developed x-ray?

Answer 21

Two visible edges indicating the radiation has been contained.

Question 22

What side do we take lateral x-rays on?

Answer 22

The right side unless DVM says different.

Question 23

Why is it important to take a inspiratory picture on a chest xray?

Answer 23

The animal should be breathing in b/c it gives more contrast in results.

Question 24

What must always be worn on your scrubs when taking an x-ray?

Answer 24

Radiology Badge