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13 Cards in this Set
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The anatomic area of interest should be as close to the film as possible in order to
reduce distortion increase magnification enlarge the area of interest as much as possible keep the structure as far from the cathode as possible |
reduce distortion
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Radiographic projections are named according to the direction in which the central beam anatomically enters the body part, followed by the area of exit of the x-ray beam.
True or False |
True |
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An AP view (dorsopalmar view) means you have taken a shot from the rear of the animal's leg to the front of the leg.
True or False |
False |
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If a film is too dark would it be considered:
overexposed underexposed underdeveloped none of the above |
overexposed
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Collimation for an AP (dorsopalmar)paw you should include from the tip of the phalanges to 1 inch of the radius and ulna.
True or False |
True |
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How many views are standard for each anatomical part?
1 2 3 4 |
2
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When radiographing a dorsopalmar view of an animal limb, the primary beam enters the ____________ of the paw and exits through the _____________.
cranial aspect; caudal aspect front ; back back ; front lateral aspect ; medial aspect |
front ; back
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The positional term used to describe the part of the pelvis limb found toward the tail and proximal to the hock is:
caudal plantar rostral palmar |
caudal
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If a body part to be radiographed has a significant difference in density between its thickest and thinnest parts:
measure and radiograph the thickest part measure and radiograph the thinnest part use the average measurement to determine the area over which to center the x-ray beam take two separate exposures with different measurements |
take two separate exposures with different measurements
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The lateral view of the elbow requires that:
the unaffected limb be pulled cranidorsally the scapulohumeral joint and carpus be included the carpus be supinated the unaffected limb be pulled caudodorsally |
the unaffected limb be pulled caudodorsally
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Where should the measurement for the radius/ulna in craniocaudal view be taken?
distal humerus distal radius proximal radius elbow joint |
distal humerus
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A radiograph of the metacarpus-phalanges requires that:
the patient be in dorsal recumbency the elbow be included the beam centered over the carpus the beam centered over the middle of the metacarpal bones |
the beam centered over the middle of the metacarpal bones
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What is the most appropriate method to separate a digit from the others in order to radiograph it separately while the limb is positioned laterally?
with lead lined gloves with tape the technician can hold none of the above |
with tape
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