LARGE ANIMAL POWERPOINT

Question 1

Two things to remember for safety when radiographing large animals

Answer 1

1. Cassette stabilization should never be by hand.
2. Portable machines should never be held

Question 2

What specific things should you keep in mind when restraining horses for radiographs

Answer 2

Sudden motion or anything unfamiliar will make them NERVOUS

Question 3

What specific things should you keep in mind when restraining cattle for radiographs

Answer 3

Fight or flight response is unpredictable

Question 4

Two biggest concerns when restraining horses, cattle, and others for radiographs

Answer 4

SIZE and instant changes

Question 5

Restraint methods for horses

Answer 5

1. Twitch
2. Stocks
3. Chemical ** KICK

Question 6

When using chemical restraint for a horse, it’s still a good idea to be very cautious because….

Answer 6

They can still kick you

Question 7

Two restraint methods for cattle

Answer 7

Squeeze chutes and power tables

Question 8

Why should cattle never be left in lateral recumbency

Answer 8

Gas will accumulate and they will bloat

Question 9

Radiology equipment for large animals has a lot maneuverability, including _____________ and _______________ of the x ray machine

Answer 9

Horizontal and vertical

Question 10

mA on portable machines is set at _____.
How would you increase intensity

Answer 10

20
Increase exposure time