Equine Leg & LA Radiography Safety QUIZ

Question 1

When working with a horse to take a leg radiograph you should always:
1. Stand as far away from the limb as possible
2. Touch the animal from behind first
3. Let the animal know you are approaching

Answer 1

3. Let the animal know you are approaching

Question 2

T/F: Xylazine is a sedative that can be used when taking equine radiographs.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T/F: The horseshoe must always be removed prior to taking a radiograph, so the DVM and owner do not need to be consulted.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

T/F: Prior to taking the radiograph, all dirt must be removed from the hair/fur and frog of the hoof if they are in the primary beam.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T/F: When taking Thoroughbred Repository Films, it is required to retake the film if a marker is not embedded in the image.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T/F: A foot stand can be used to put the foot at a 65-degree angle for the DP65 view.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F: When taking radiographs of the equine leg/foot… The x-ray beam is always perpendicular to the cassette.

Answer 7

False
- DP65 is an example of a correct view in which cassette is not perpendicular to the beam.

Question 8

T/F: When naming a radiographic view, the view name is based first on where the beam exits the patient, and then where the beam enters the patient.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Identify the indicated joint using a word from the word list. (knee, pastern, carpus, coffin joint, fetlock, tarsus, stifle).
Joint between 3 and 4:
Joint between 2 and 3:
Joint indicated by 7’:

Answer 9

1. Coffin joint
2. Pastern
3. Fetlock

Question 10

To prevent air artifact when radiographing the equine foot, which material is used to pack the hoof?
1. Plaster
2. Mud
3. Play-Doh
4. Sand

Answer 10

3. Play-Doh
   - Pack the sulci of the foot with Play-Doh to lessen air artifact.

Question 11

T/F: Markers are nice, but the DVM can tell equine right foot from left foot by looking at the image.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

T/F: Markers are nice, but the DVM can tell equine fore foot from back foot by looking at the image.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

If the owner will be handling the horse during radiography, list three safety requirements. (3)

Answer 13

1. Adult (over 18)
2. Wear lead
3. Cannot be pregnant
4. Do not have them stand opposite the beam
5. Should be attentive to the procedures at hand.
6. Needs to be a competent horse handler.
7. Don’t be afraid to tell owner/handler where to stand or how to restrain the horse.

Question 14

When an LVT is planning the safety strategy for large animal radiography, what are the four factors to consider?

a. the animal (size, behavior, temperment)
b.
c.
d.

Answer 14

1. Owner/handler
   - Who the owner is (and their role).
2. Equipment
   - You have all your equipment & it’s being used safely.
3. Environment
   - Find an environment/area compatible for taking radiographs in.

Question 15

What do the letters stand for in the following abbreviation - DLPMO?

Answer 15

Dorso-Lateral Palmaro-Medial Oblique