Radiology Exam

How old can a person be before she or he can assist in taking a radiograph

18

Without a grid, approximately what percentage of radiation reaching the film is scatter radiation?

50

Ray and Sofia learned about radiation damage in a webinar. Ray says that somatic damage from radiation exposure is damage to the body that occurs over a period of time. Sofia says that somatic damage can be in the form of sterility and cancer. Who is correct?

Both are correct

Which of the following devices used in the quality control test measures the darkness of the film?

Densitometer

WhAt is the purpose of collimator on the X-ray machine

Direct the primary beam

Which of the following markers is used to identify the distal limbs of hoofed animals ?

Front and Hind markers

Which of the following is the correct way to store protective clothing

Hang the aprons and store the thyroid shields and gloves flat.

Lisa and rosa are about to position a patient for a radiograph Lisa will speak in a strong voice to the animal. Rosa will speak to an animal slowly and quietly as to not startle the animal who is correct.

Only Rosa

Because during a radiograph you're taking a two-dimensional view of a three-dimensional structure, how many views should you take and at what angle should they be taken?

Take two views at right angles to each other.

At their veterinary practice, both Will and Andrea use technique charts. Will uses the chart to check for an exposure calculation. Andrea uses the chart to find the setting for duration of film processing and the beam filtration. Who is correctly using technique charts?

both

Bill and Rosie are discussing the purpose of an intensifying screen. Bill says the screen converts light to X-ray energy. Rosie says the screen produces light during radiation so it takes less radiation to record one image. Who is correct?

both

Mel and Kathleen are discussing the limitations of radiography. Mel says that on a radiograph, thinning of the ventricular wall can't be distinguished from thickening of the ventricular wall. Kathleen says that because some structures might be superimposed on each other, interpretation of the image may be difficult. Who is correct?

both

To track the amount of radiation exposure, Sean will wear a dosimeter badge. Jill will wear a film badge. Who is wearing the correct device?

both

Alice and Ed are storing radiograph. Alice will file her vertically. Ed will store his horizontally who is correct in storing the files

only Ed

Elena and Zoe are discussing proper storage of radiographic films Elenor will follow her state law and keeps the film three to five years. Zoe will discard the films after an animal dies following the clinical guidelines. Who is correct in regards to storing films

only Elena

Both Vani and Jack wear protective attire while taking a radiograph. Vani says the protective attire will protect her from scatter radiation only Jack says attire will protect him from the bean who is correct

only vani

Which of the following is one of the main causes of a poor quality radiograph?

scatter radiation

Jose and Sharon are discussing film processing Jose says the fixer used in developing film will turn yellowish when it need a replacement Sharon says it's the developer that will change colors. Who is correct

sharon is correct