General Techniques QUIZ

Question 1

T/F: A metastasis evaluation requires three radiographic views to identify tumors in the lungs.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

T/F: If a veterinary technician accidentally bumps the x-ray tube and it moves away from the table 1 inch, it isn’t important because focal-film distance has little effect on radiographic quality.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

T/F: It is important that an animal not be moving or panting at the moment of x-ray exposure.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T/F: It is okay to stack multiple cassettes in the x-ray room all the times, so that they are handy when needed.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Which of the following will be found on a Radiographic Technique Chart?

a. Body region; mAs; grid status
b. Cassette size; mA; kVp
c. Width in cm; kVp; species
d. mA; patient weight; grid status

Answer 5

Body region; mAs; grid status

Question 6

Please discuss why it is important for the veterinary technician to asses images and retake images of less than ideal quality.

Answer 6

The owner is paying lots of money for these images so these must be images we can use. Images that are of good quality and properly assessed can be used for diagnosis. If the image is poor and cannot be fixed by adjusting contrast (etc) it should be retaken because it could create a misdiagnosis or possibly not see what’s wrong.

When proper techniques & such are used, there will be less need for retakes!

Question 7

Please list two things a veterinary technician should do prior to placing the animal on the x-ray table.

Answer 7

1. Get equipment needed out and ready to use (sandbags, foam, tape)
2. Put on PPE