Final Flashcards
Which pelvis view will require the greatest increase in technique?
Double Lateral
Which VD view of the pelvis is best for trauma cases because you do not have to apply as much pull to the legs?
Frog leg
For which pelvis view must you rotate the femurs so that the patellas are centered?
VD extended
A pelvis view is much underexposed. What technique change is needed?
Double the mAs
When doing an OFA hip dysplasia study, which other study is often performed?
flexed lateral elbow comparisons
Is hip laxity is associated with hip dysplasia?
yes
Which view of the pelvis requires increasing 6-8 kvp over what canine extremity technique chart indicates?
Double lateral
When manually developing radiographs, the temperature of which tank is most critical when determining the length of time to develop the film?
developer
Over developing a radiograph will cause what?
increased radiographic density with poor contrast
A radiograph that initially looks fine but with time becomes faded and brown is the result of what?
too little time in the final wash
Control of bacterial, fungal and algal growth in hand-processing tanks is accomplished by cleaning the tanks with what?
1% chlorine bleach
Where in the developing process are the sensitized silver bromide and halide crystals changed into black metallic silver?
developer
Where in the developing process are the unexposed silver halide crystals cleared from the films emulsion?
fix
What mistake in the darkroom might be the cause of an exposed radiograph to be “clear” after the developing process is complete?
emerging the film into the fix tank first
Where in the darkroom are the cassettes loaded and unloaded?
dry bench
A lateral view of the 3rd phalanx is made with the x-ray beam positioned?
parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the cassette
What device can be used to protect the assistant during a lateral view of the distal phalanx?
wood block with slot to hold cassette and a cassette holder with a clamp and long handle
You are preparing to take an x-ray of a rat. The machine does not have a “rat” technique chart. What machine settings should you use?
Use the ferret technique chart
Which of the following femur views would be considered an additional or alternative view rather than a routine view?
Cross table horizontal beam
When taking a posterior-anterior view of the femur, because of the structure of the femur, it is sometimes difficult to position the femur so that it runs parallel to the cassette. The femur NOT running parallel can cause foreshortening of the limb, altering the true length and she of the bone? True or false
True
For the lateral view of the femur a foam pad can be placed under the proximal tibia to alleviate any rotation of the femur? True or false
true
For the femur radiograph collimate the field of view to include the hip joint, femur and stifle joint. true or false?
true
For the Palmaroproximal-dorsodistal (flexor skyline) projection of the distal sesamoid the x-ray machine is angled approximately?
65 degrees, positioned in front of the foot of interest, centered just above the coronary band
Which view of the Navicular bone will have the least amount of distortion due to machine positioning?
Lateromedial projection
When taking the lateral view of the Navicular bone, the lower edge of the cassette should be positioned?
an inch of so lower than the sole of the hoof
When positioning for a Dorsoproximal-palmarodistal (upright pedal) view of the Navicular bone the primary beam runs how?
parallel to the floor
What are the 4 routine views needed to study the distal sesamoids?
Dorso-palmar 45 and Dorso-palmar 65, Flexor, and Lateral
Which view is taken with the horse standing on the cassette and the beam enters from the posterior side of the horses leg?
flexor
A lateral view of the navicular is made with the beam how?
parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the cassette
For a left lateral avian view, the left wing and limb are positioned caudally to the right wing and leg. True or false?
false
When preparing to perform a navicular study of a horse with shoes?
with permission, remove the shoe, clean and pack the hoof
Which view of the navicular requires that the horse lean forward to stretch the leg out away from the navicular?
Flexor
Which view of the navicular has 3 different methods that may be used for positioning?
Dorso palmer
In order to prevent an air artifact superimposed over the area of interest when radiographing the equine foot, which of the following materials works the best to pack the sole of the hoof with?
play-doh
What are the 2 standard views for the canine or feline stifle?
Mediolateral and caudocranial
Which canine/feline stifle views may be taken utilizing a horizontal x-ray beam?
sunrise and caudal cranial
What type of tap is NOT acceptable to use across the beak of a bird if the head is in the path of the beam?
adhesive tape
For a tarsal radiograph the field of view will include the entire radius and ulna, tarsus and metatarsals. True or false?
false
For the plantar dorsal view of the tarsus, the patient is placed in what recumbency with the affected limb extended caudally?
sternal
Some rabbits can be momentarily “hypnotized” by doing what?
covering the eyes and stroking the ventral midline
What oxygen flow rate is used with a 3-gallon chamber?
3000ml/min
When using a chamber for induction the patient is placed in the chamber and given straight oxygen for how long?
5 minutes
When using chamber induction and isoflurane, you start the anesthetic at what?
0.5% and then increased by 0.5% every 30 seconds
What is the maximum setting that should be used with isoflurane when using a chamber?
4%
When evaluating the depth of anesthesia in the rat or other small mammal, you need to take the resp. rate while the patient is on straight oxygen, as soon as they are unconscious and every few minutes during the procedure. True or false?
true
During recovery the rat or other small mammal should be placed how?
in the oxygen chamber until able to walk
To aid in obtaining a diagnostic radiograph, the horse must be standing squarely. True or false?
true
Removing the horse shoe is important when imaging through the fetlock joint utilizing a lateral view. True or false?
false
Proper foot preparation including packing the sole of the hoof is important when imaging through the fetlock joint utilizing a lateral medial view. True or false?
false
The cassette used for equine radiographs should not be handheld during exposure. True or false?
true
The distal phalanx could also be referred to as what?
3rd phalanx
For which study does the hood need to be cleaned and packed with a radiolucent material?
Dorsopalmar (AP, CrCa) view of the coffin and Navicular bones
When working in radiology, remember to always wear what?
lab jacket, lead apron, and lead gloves